Technician Maintenance

CARLOS SANCHEZ

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Objective

To obtain a position where I can utilize my present and future skills, particularly in

the field of Laboratory Animal Science.

Experience

8/2011-Present Harvard University Cambridge, MA

Technician

Ensuring that proper animal identification cage cards are maintained, understanding

the care procedures as directed by research investigators. Understanding of animal

care procedures, the rodent sentinel program, import quarantine, breeding colony

management and other related technical procedures. Assisting in monitoring for

compliance with federal, state, local and institutional policies regulating the humane

care of and use of research animals. Responsible for the daily care of laboratory

animals using sterile technique including cleaning, feeding, watering and health

observations of animals when assigned. Recognizing signs of illness and abnormalities

as indicated by changes in behavior and/or appearance and report the observations to

appropriate staff. Performing prescribed preventative and therapeutic treatment

procedures. Monitor and ensure adequate inventories of animal care supplies, food,

bedding, sanitation chemicals and equipment. Accurately follow approved protocols and

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), Working safely following these instructions.

4/2010-5/2011 New York University School of Medicine New York, NY

Animal Care Technician

Participated in all cleaning and maintenance. Rotated animal cages and racks for

cleaning following established schedule. Swept and mopped thoroughly. Disinfected

walls and sanitized animal quarters using appropriate compounds and techniques.

Participated in sentinel program collection. Performed additional cleaning of area as

required, or upon request. Request to change up to and including a minimum of 300

cages per day. Provided routine care of research animals. Monitored and controls

environmental conditions. Maintained a variety of records (log activities). Worked

with a variety of Laboratory Animal species, Including Non-Human primates, Dogs,

Frogs, Rabbits, Guinea pigs and rodents.

3/2005-11/2009 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY

Lead Animal Care Technician/Driver/Equipment Maintenance & Receiving Tech/Animal Care

Tech.

Responsible for transportation of equipment, staff and supplies via company truck.

Provided preventative maintenance and repair to specialized laboratory equipment.

Operation of autoclaving and sterilization equipment, steam sterilizer, rack washer,

tunnel washer. Assisted in the training and supervision of staff, planning organizing

and distribution of work load. Other duties assigned not limited to sweeping, mopping,

and garbage removal, disposing of hazardous bio-logical and medical waste. Covered

animal care technician duties in his or her absence. Worked with a variety of

Laboratory Animal species, Including Non-Human primates, Dogs, Frogs, Rabbits, Guinea

pigs and rodents. Completed inventory of supplies and equipment as well ordering and

receiving supplies. Ensured cages are sanitized and assembled in accordance with

policy. Handled various species of animals. Performed various administrative duties

including assisting with employee performance evaluations, develops work schedules for

RARC animal care staff, and maintained records.

1/2003-12/2003 Emisphere Technologies/ Animal Care Tarrytown, NY

Research Technician/Animal Care Tech.

Responsible for general husbandry of all laboratory animal species. Provided

preventative maintenance and repair of specialized washing equipment. Ensured cages

were properly sanitized and prepared in accordance to policy. Inventory of supplies as

well receiving and processing of new animals. Assisted with research experiments.

Sample collection, Necropsy, retro-orbital bleeding, IV, IM injections and dosing.

Other duties included but not limited to mopping and sweeping of floors, garbage

removal, disposing of biological and hazardous waste.

7/2001-10/2002 Rockefeller University New York, NY

Animal Care

Technician

Responsible for all maintenance and sanitation of laboratory animal research facility.

Removal and disposal of bio-hazardous and infectious waste. Other duties included but

not limited to mopping and sweeping, waxing and polishing of floors. Handled various

species of animals. General animal husbandry duties including but not limited to

feeding, watering and cage change out.

Education

High School Diploma, 1997 Washington Irving High

School, NY NY

American Association of Laboratory Science, 2001

Assistant Laboratory Technician Certificate, 2001

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