Dana Norcross

Study Technician/Veterinary Assistant

Animal Care

774-***-****(c) 324 Blackmer Rd Southbridge MA 01550

EDUCATION:

1987Bellingham Memorial High School Bellingham Ma

**** *******ary Assistant Program Stratford Career Institute

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2012 to present Study Technician/Veterinary Assistant Accuro Farms Inc. Southbridge Ma.

Feeding and Watering of all animals to include( Swine, Ovine, Canine, Caprine, Bovine, Rabbits, Rodents, Ferrets, Guinea pigs, Hamsters, Gerbils, Gottingen Swine, Non-Human Primates )

Maintaining herd health (to include Body weights, Monthly grooming of teeth, Hooves/paws, shearing of wool)

Proper sanitization procedures

Following USDA and FDA guidelines

Following MSDS guidelines

Cleaning of animal enclosures, feed and watering areas

QC of Raw data

Review of Raw Data

Proper documentation procedures

Maintenance of temperature and humidity

Proper syringe use and disposal

Proper injection procedures

Sample collection

Water testing sample collection

Formulation and preparation

Archiving of Data

Word and Excel Use

Clinical Observations for post –op animals

Surgical assist

Cage wash, Tunnel wash procedures

Feed Receipt

Proper Hay and Grain Storage

Animal receipt and Transport

Shipping and Receiving

RODAC Plating (sample taking and reading of plates)

Drug expiration Checks

Scheduling and Designating work for staff members.

Lead Technician in Breeding of Swine and Mice.

Genotyping of Mice

Ear notching of Swine and Mice

Proper dosing and Medical treatment of all animals

Assist in Blood collection Procedures

Blood collection Processing and centrifuge usage

Creating and writing SOPs

Sample storage and shipment

Proper use of Fire extinguishers

Experience with Radiation and radioactive animals (to include proper Protective gear and clothing)

BSL2 and BSL3 experience

Controlled Substance Officer (CSO)

2007-2012 Animal Care Tech II Accuro Farms Inc Southbridge Ma

Feeding and Watering of all animals

Maintaining herd health

Proper sanitization procedures

Following USDA and FDA guidelines

Following MSDS guidelines

Cleaning of animal enclosures, feed and watering areas

QC of Raw data

Proper documentation procedures

Maintenance of temperature and humidity

Proper syringe use and disposal

Proper injection procedures

Sample collection

Water testing sample collection

Archiving of Data

Word and Excel Use

Clinical Observations for post –op animals

Surgical assist

Cage wash, Tunnel wash procedures

Feed Receipt

Animal receipt and Transport

Shipping and Receiving

RODAC Plating (sample taking and reading of plates)

Drug expiration Checks

Scheduling and Designating work for staff members.

Lead Technician in Breeding of Swine and Mice.

Proper dosing and Medical treatment of all animals

Assist in Blood collection Procedures

2005-2007 Animal Care Tech Charles River Labs Worc. Ma

Feeding and Watering of all animals

Maintaining herd health

Proper sanitization procedures

Following USDA and FDA guidelines

Following MSDS guidelines

Cleaning of animal enclosures, feed and watering areas

QC of Raw data

Proper documentation procedures

Maintenance of temperature and humidity

Proper syringe use and disposal

Proper injection procedures

Sample collection

Water testing sample collection

Archiving of Data

Word and Excel Use

Clinical Observations for post –op animals

Surgical assist

Cage wash, Tunnel wash procedures

2003-2005 Picker/Packer Potpourri Inc. Whitinsville Ma

Picking and Packing catalog orders

Receiving and documentation of catalog orders

Stocking of catalog items

Receiving and Mail distribution

Quality Control

Answering Phones for Catalog

2004-2005 Home Aide Catholic Charities Northbridge Ma

Cleaning of Elderly homes

Cooking

Shopping needs of the Elderly

Launder of soiled linen

Own list of clients

Basic everyday needs of the elderly

1995-1997 CNA St. Camillus Nursing Home Whitinsville Ma

Daily care for Nursing home patients

Feed assist for Patients

Rehab for injured

Alzheimer care

Diabetic care

Bathing and grooming assist for patients

CERTIFICATIONS

1995 – Red Cross CNA Training

2005 –GLP Training

2006 – Radioactive Training

2007, 2008 GLP Training

2011 GLP Training

2012 GLP Training

2015 GLP Training

2016 GLP Training

2016 Training on Zoonotic disease

I verify that the information presented in this CV is true and accurate.

Dana Norcross 8/1/16

Signature Date

Rev: 8/2/2000--LP

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