Robert G. Chandanais
269-***-**** *************@*****.*** 1852 S 9th St. Kalamazoo, MI. 49009
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Charles River Laboratories, Stilwell, KS June 2023 – Present Inventory & Metrology Control Specialist / Sample Shipping Manager
● Learned several new software programs, including Machine Q and Maximo used for inventory control.
● Calibration and maintenance of lab equipment while documenting in Provantis and Maximo.
● Created and maintained the Sample Shipping processes from scratch.
● Purchasing/Buyer/Procurement.
Charles River Laboratories, Mattawan, MI
Senior Supervisor: Surgery In-Life March 2020 – June 2023
● Managed a team of technicians overseeing the In-Life group within the Surgery Department.
● Drafted, proofread and edited daily study deviations.
● Drafted and created site wide SOPs.
● Maintained strong internal client relationships and provided exceptional service to meet fast- paced study demands.
Supervisor: Animal Services April 2011 – March 2020
● Generated and reviewed Facility deviations.
● Reviewed and revised departmental SOPs.
● Managed the professional development of a team of technicians and oversaw day-to-day operations of the Equipment Delivery & Housing team.
● Expertly handled micro and macro scheduling, ensuring optimal resource allocation and adherence to strict timelines.
● Coordinated vendor interactions and managed scheduling logistics to ensure the successful execution of housing needs for all species on-site. Animal Care Technician July 2006 – April 2011
● Provided operational, safe housing for study animals of all species.
● Equipment modification and repair.
● Animal husbandry.
EDUCATION
Kalamazoo Public – Kalamazoo, MI Graduated: 2000
Diploma
KEY SKILLS
● Resource management & coordination, internal and external client relationship management, micro/macro scheduling, people manager, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Teams, Smartsheet), SAP, Machine Q, Maximo, ExyLIMS, M-Files Document Management software, data entry & documentation, customer service & support