Laboratory/ Research Technician

Georgeanna Tsamoutalis

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Baltimore, MD 21236

********@*****.***

Objective

To gain meaningful and long term employment that will utilize and further my skills, knowledge and dedication.

Qualifications

• Experienced and talented research assistant having an expansive and varied set of technical skills.

• Strong interpretive and analytical skills.

• Keen attention to detail and accuracy in regards to both technique and documentation of results. •

Experienced and skilled in the handling, care and husbandry of a wide variety of animal populations and cell culture .

used for education and research

• Adept at clerical duties and organization including maintenance of data bases and record keeping.

Education

2000-2004 University of Maryland College Park, MD

Bachelor’s of Animal Sciences

● Graduate of Scholars’ Program in Life Sciences.

2006-2008 Tuskegee College of Veterinary Medicine Tuskegee, AL

Work Experience

June 2013- July 2014 VCA Columbia Hickory Ridge Columbia, MD

Laboratory Technician

• Responsible for the proper collection, storage and process clinical samples including blood, urine, feces, tissue

samples, fluid samples and semen.

• Maintained accurate records of those samples sent out for specialty analysis, assured proper preparation of

samples, tracked and documented results.

• Performed chemical analysis of blood and urine, immunological assay of serum samples, mounted, stained and

analyzed cytological samples of various origin, examined appropriate samples for parasite identification,

analyzed urolythes, etc.

• Maintained hygiene in and of lab, oversaw and ordered supply stock, performed quality control measures and

ensured accurate record keeping of test results.

May 2005- June 2006 Patuxent Wildlife Research Center Laurel, MD

Research Assistant/ Independent Contractor

• Assisted in various research projects involving captive Eastern screech owl population and other avian species

including impact of pollutants, endemic disease and behavior.

• Created and maintained data bases for use in breeding program and performed basic statistical analysis of

• Sought out related research documents and provided overviews.

data.

Sept. 2002- June 2006 Takoma Park Animal Clinic Takoma Park, MD

Senior Veterinary Technician

• Provided assistance and restraint for veterinarians during examination of patients.

• Assisted in surgery by prepping surgical suite, scrubbing surgical site, intubation and anaesthetization of patients

and monitoring vital signs during operation and recovery.

• Obtained blood, urine, fecal and cytological samples from patients and performed analysis in in-house

laboratory.

• Performed basic medical procedures such as dental cleanings and extractions, abscess repair, blood and urinary

catheterizations, etc.

June 2004- June 2006 Furry Friends Hospice Takoma Park, MD

Principal Owner/ Operator

• Created the first in-home veterinary hospice service in Maryland through developing a network of local

veterinarians able to recommend my services, provide the necessary drugs and equipment and authorize

treatment.

• Provided in- home medical care for the comfort of terminally ill or critically injured pets such as administration of

subcutaneous fluids, injectable medications, pain management, wound care, bandaging, etc. with the permission

of a licensed veterinarian.

• Assessed pets’ general condition and quality of life in order to both treat the patient humanely and help the client

decide the appropriate time for euthanasia.

• Served as liaison between veterinarian and client.

• Coordinated the services of a licensed veterinarian and pet crematorium in order to arrange a peaceful in home

euthanasia in accordance with the clients’ needs.

March 2003- May 2004 University of Maryland College Park, MD

Research Assistant

• Assisted in the investigation of tobacco leaf as a possible food source for ruminant nutrition including participation

in study design and protocol development.

• Prepared, randomized and standardized samples of tobacco leaf and of rumen digesta for analysis.

• Analyzed nitrogen content of tobacco samples in order to preliminarily infer protein content.

• Meticulously recorded findings and results and performed basic statistical analysis of data.

• Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies.

August 2000- August 2002 University of Maryland College Park, MD

Animal Care Technician/ Farm Crew

• Responsible for the daily care of animals in the Department of Agriculture kept for research and educational

purposes including livestock and laboratory animals.

• Assisted professors in various research projects, upheld specific protocol and maintained appropriate records.

• Sustained the facilities associated with the campus farm.

Volunteer Experience

• 2002-2004 Rock Creek Horse Center- Guided therapy riding sessions.

• 2004-2006 Victory Towers- Provided free weekly veterinary care and pet maintenance for senior and disabled residents.

• 2010-2011 Stevens Forest Nursery Co-op- Served as board treasurer.

• 2010-2013 St. Matthews Orthodox Church- Assisted in the planning and execution of church events and taught

Sunday School.

• 2012-2013 Bet Yeladim Preschool- Served as parent classroom coordinator.

• 2012- present Girl Scout of Central MD- Formed, organize and serve as leader for Daisy Troop 4016 mentoring 10 girls

and coordinate events and resolve issues with regional leaders.

References Available Upon Request

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