Lizette Gamez
**** ******* **** *** *******, Texas 78240
956-***-**** *************@*******.***
Education
*/**** - */**** ***** A&M-Corpus Christi
Bachelor's Degree in Animal Biology
8/2001 - 5/2003 University of Texas at San Antonio
Some College Coursework Completed
Work Experience
11/2006 - Present
Research Assistant
UT Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio/TX
Prepare, accomplish and record quantitative and qualitative observations, using data management software, on aging processes of specific pathogen-free transgenic and non-transgenic rats and mice.
Coordinate and track breeding studies to develop transgenic and recombinant inbred lines.
Design, modify, and use spreadsheets to manage and calculate data.
Maintain rats and mice that include measurement of dietary intake, body weight, water, clinical observations, ear punching, blood sampling, microchip implantation, weighing and distributing food.
Assist in the preparation of hormone-containing or chemical drinking water and small animal surgery.
Skills
Follow SOP’s
Chipping mice
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet
Some knowledge of using a database
Volunteer Work
The Texas State Aquarium at Corpus Christi, Texas March-July 2006
Responsible for preparation of food and feeding all raptors, owls, and pelicans.
Cleaned out dirty kennels
Assisted in rehab (restraining birds for medical procedures).
Bruni Vergara Environmental Center at Laredo, Texas June-Aug 2005
Assisted in food preparation and feeding fish, amphibians, reptiles, and rodents. Responsible for cleaning their habitat and assuring their safety.