High School Technician
Resume:
Christopher Palacios
Worcester, MA. 01610
***********@*****.***
Aim: To join a laboratory research team as a Research Associate and make
positive contributions towards research.
Experience:
Animal Care
Technician
Oct, 2011 - Present
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Worcester, MA
. Perform daily animal observations, cage changing, seed sentinel mice,
wean litters and euthanize mice
. Responsible for overseeing the up keep of animal rooms including
stocking, sweeping, mopping, trash removal and room sanitation
. Perform animal deliveries, transports and transfers
. Work in all areas of cage wash with tunnel washers, rack washer and
autoclaves
. Work with, diagnose and resolve basic issues with IRB 6400 Robotics
system on both dirty and clean side of cage wash
. Follow SOP's and IACUC guidelines
Research Associate
May,2009 - Dec,2010
Escoublac / Biogen Incubator
Cambridge, MA
. Performed- ELISA, basic cell culture, basic QPCR, administered and
formulated test article, collected and processed samples (i.e. plasma)
and animal necropsy.
. Lab management - Material organization, stock, and ordering.
. Dosed animals using different methods including Subcutaneous, IP, Oral
Gavage,IM and IV
. Collected samples using different methods including Tail snip,
Submandibular, Retro Orbital
. Performed Surgery on animal models using sterile and aseptic
techniques
Research Technician
Charles River
Laboratories July,
2005- Dec,2008
Shrewsbury, MA
. Responsible for setting up and executing various studies both long
term and short term PK
. Created and maintained study schedules following GLP and IACUC
guidelines as well as compliance with SOP's
. Administered test article in a variety of methods to a variety of
animal species including Non Human Primates, Canines, Mice, Rats,
Sheep and Pigs.
. Collected the corresponding samples; recorded, organized manual and
electronic data using Provantis and communicated study developments to
study directors and sponsors
Senior Welder
New England Building Restoration
1998-2005
Grafton, MA
. Responsible for assisting in initial training for entry-level welders
. Supervised welding in garage and sandblasting at job sites
Scientific Proficiencies
. ELISA
. Dosing oral gavage, IV catheter, IP,SQ, IM, topical and ocular
. Performed necropsy and collected tissues on rats and mice
. Blood collection via saphenous vein, cephalic vein, tail vein, JVC
etc...
. Extensive experience in animal handling rats, mice, non human
primates, canines and pigs
. Experienced surgery prep of mice, rats, non human primates and canines
. Histology
Education
. Worcester Vocational Technical High School Graduate
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