Processing Technician Project Manager
Resume:
MARK C KING
Timberlake, NC
*7583
*******@*****.***
EDUCATION
University of Georgia, June 1991
BS in Animal Science. 3.7 GPA, Gold Key Honor Society.
Georgia Basic EMT Certification.
Gold Card Member AALAS 26 years.
Attended National AALAS meetings in Atlanta, San Diego, Indianapolis, Chicago, Seattle, Cincinnati, San Antonio.
CERTIFICATION
Certified Laboratory Animal Technologist, AALAS
Certified Basic EMT.
WORK EXPERIENCE
MPF Federal EPA-RTP 2021- 2022
Contract Project Manager for MPF Federal at EPA-RTP.
Supervision of 17 staff members.
Overseeing the husbandry of aquatic as well as terrestrial animals used in research.
Developing a functional SOP system.
Ensuring AWA, IACUC and EPA regulations are followed.
Maintaining an inventory of feed, clinical supplies and enrichment items.
Working closely with the Contract Officer Representative to ensure the needs of the client are met.
RWDC, Bio-Processing Technician 2019 - 2021
A team member in the production of bio-degradable plastic substitutes. This involves starting cultures, stepping up volume and culture density. The process utilizes flasks, 30L bioreactors, media prep, appropriate associated laboratory procedures. These cultures are used to inoculated 8000L or 60,000L vessels. The position includes monitoring and operation of these larger vessels.
Merial, Clinical Research & Development Americas East 1993-2018
Research Site Manager (2005 – 2018)
Key contributor to the expansion of the Colbert Research Center. Managed major capital projects.
Ensured all regulatory mandates were met or exceeded; USDA, Merial IACUC, QA, EPD.
Implemented Health, Safety and Environmental programs as directed. Maintained proper documentation on accidents, potential exposures chemical/biological.
Managed 19 employees responsible for animal husbandry, clinical procedures. These procedures included, necropsy, blood draws, monitoring general animal health, observation for protocol driven signs.
Worked closely with the Attending Veterinarian to ensure personnel are professionally trained to preform procedures. following best clinical practices.
Ensured the site functions meet or exceeded all AWA requirements.
Worked with the Attending Veterinarian to obtain and maintained AALAC certification.
Implemented Safety Programs. Participated in multiple corporate and site-specific inspections.
Worked with vendors to develop an inventory control system. This system ensured 2 weeks food supply as well as supplies of feed and support materials.
Managed a 3-member site maintenance team. These team members were assigned a 24/7 call in on a rotational basis. Utilized a PM program, MP2, to track and record repairs and maintenance on equipment.
Developed and utilized a maintenance system utilizing available software, MP2, to ensure proper preventative maintenance and documentation. To comply with 24/7 facility support.
9 CFR and 29 CFR regulation
Associate Manager (1993 – 2005)
Supervision of up to 18-20 employees. Involved or responsible for obtaining funds and managing several Strategic and Current Capital projects to expand and upgrade the site to meet or exceed AWA and industry standards. Managed an operational budget of 1.5 million/yr.
•Developed, wrote, and implemented an SOP system. This system complied with 9CFR, 29 CFR and ISO 9001 requirements.
•Interviewed and recommended candidates for open positions.
•Maintained proper inventories of animals, animal feed and other supplies needed at a Research Center.
•Negotiated supply contracts, such as, feed, animals and support contracts.
•Worked closely with investigators to ensure studies proceeded as planned and eliminated bottle necks.
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•Working closely with the Attending Vet to ensure AWA compliance. I was responsible for overall herd health as directed by the Attending Veterinarian. Maintained supplies such as vaccines and other pharmaceutical products at the discretion of the Attending Veterinarian.
•ISO 9001 internal auditor. Monitor SOP compliance. Suggest appropriate modifications.
•Coordinated and maintained animal health reports in order to document Attending Vet interve
Key achievements:
•Participated in many studies that resulted in the licensure of several of Merial’s best selling
vaccines.
•AAALAC Certification, 8 years with no citation by USDA-REAC.
Sydney Station Farms 1991 -1993
Site Manager
General Management of a 1200 sow pork production herd. Supervision of 8 -10 employees. Management of overall herd health, proper feed levels and other health related products. Coordination of sales, replacement breeding stock as needed.
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