C U R R I C U L U M V I T A E
LISA M MORDEN, B S, RLAT
RENO, NV 89502
EDUCATION
**** ******** ** *******, ******** Ecology and Conservation
University Of Nevada, Reno
Reno, Nevada
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
May 2010 – Present Team Leader, Research
Charles River Laboratories, Preclinical Services
Reno, Nevada
Serve as lead/primary technician and perform technical duties, administer test substances, and generate data on any type of study (i.e., basic/ complex specialized). Write SOPs and training standards. Generate daily schedules. Perform clinical observations, sample collection, and monitor food consumption of animals on assigned studies. Work in the clinical pathology lab. Handle, restrain, and provide care for all species of laboratory animals at the site. Provide leadership, technical guidance, and serve as a mentor to less experienced staff. Perform department management with oversight and daily supervision of technical personnel.
Mar. 2010 – Apr. 2010 Study Specialist I
Charles River Laboratories, Preclinical Services
Reno, Nevada
Responsible for performing various laboratory procedures in compliance with GLP regulations as they apply to the conduct of nonclinical research, and demonstrates mastery of specialized skills for at least one specialty study type (e. g. C.I, CV, Repro, Ocular, etc.)
Jan. 2008 – Feb. 2010 Research Technician II
Charles River Laboratories, Preclinical Services
Reno, Nevada
Serve as lead/primary technician for multiple basic and complex in-life studies simultaneously. Generate study data with minimal supervision in the performance of studies. Responsible for handling and restraining animals, clinical observations, sample collection, monitoring food consumption, animal husbandry, and performing accurate data collection and reporting. Administer test substances by various basic / intermediate methods. Serve as a mentor to less experienced staff.
Jul. 2007 – Jan. 2008 Research Technician I (Description Revision)
Charles River Laboratories, Preclinical Services
Reno, Nevada
Generated and recorded data with minimal supervision in the performance of studies. Responsible for handling and restraining animals, clinical observations, sample collection, monitoring food consumption, animal husbandry, and performing accurate data collection and reporting. Administered test substances by various basic methods.
Oct. 2006 – Jul. 2007 Research Technician I
Charles River Laboratories, Preclinical Services
Sparks, Nevada
Performed various scheduled laboratory procedures on routine study types in compliance with GLP regulations as they applied to the conduct of non-clinical research. Ability to perform all functions required of Research Technician Trainee. Mastered basic technical and general laboratory skills and began to learn and apply routine skills including: Advanced administration of test substances (e.g., intradermal, ocular, continuous infusion, etc.). Advanced collection of biological specimens and study data (e.g. multiple tube blood draws, multiple lead ECG’s, etc.). Validation, maintenance and use of laboratory equipment (e.g. pumps). Able to understand protocols for routine study types and extract pertinent study information including comprehension of the protocol format and its content. Primary function was conduct of basic technical activities in support of the lead technicians on routine study types. Assisted senior research personnel in laboratory procedures and tests. Followed company SOP’s and complied with GLP’s with supervision.
Feb. 2006 – Oct. 2006 Research Technician Trainee
Charles River Laboratories, Preclinical Services
Sparks, Nevada
Performed basic technical activities and scheduled laboratory procedures on routine study types. With guidance, administered test substances (e.g., intradermal, ocular, continuous infusion, etc.), collected biological specimens and study data (e.g. multiple tube blood draws, multiple lead ECG’s, etc.). Validated, maintained, and used laboratory equipment (e.g. pumps). Demonstrated comprehension of study protocol format and content. Learned to extract pertinent study information from the study protocol. Followed GLP regulations as they applied to the conduct of non-clinical research and complied with company SOP’s. Learned to maintain study notebooks. Responsible for proper and timely review of data and quality control. Performed other duties as assigned.
Sep. 2005 – Feb. 2006 Administrative Assistant
Coldwell Banker Village Realty
Reno, Nevada
May 2005 – Sep. 2005 Lifeguard (SUMMER)
Reno Hilton
Reno, Nevada
Aug. 2004 – Jul. 2005 Receptionist/Lifeguard
Harrah’s (health club)
Reno, Nevada
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May 2004 - Aug. 2004:
(Summer) Pahrump Valley Community Pool
Pahrump, Nevada
Jun. 2002 – Aug. 2004 (summers) Lifeguard Manager
Pahrump Valley Community Pool
Pahrump, Nevada
Swimming Instructor
Valley Pool
Pahrump, Nevada
Jun. 2001 – Aug. 2004 Assistant Manager/Lifeguard
Pahrump Valley Community Pool
Pahrump, Nevada
Jun. 2000 – Aug. 2002 Insider
Domino’s Pizza
Pahrump, Nevada
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Aug. 2008 Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT)
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)
Jul. 2007 Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT)
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)
May 2005 First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguard
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE / OTHER ACTIVITIES
2002 - 2005 University of Nevada, Reno – President and Member of Pre-Vet Club