RODRIQUEZ SUTTON
Henderson,NC
Summary
Reliable individual with skills and experience as Laboratory Technician. Smart and committed to job well done and offering exceptional drive.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
CMS Transport
Duke University
06.2023 - Current
- Assist in training of new team members
- Delivering and picking up various Lab equipment
- Making sure it gets to the correct buildings
- Make sure vehicles are sanitized
- Keeping records of date and time vehicles are sanitized
- Picking up and delivering animals as needed
- Delivering PPE to buildings
Research Technician
N.I.E.H.S
01.2014 - 06.2023
- Assisting in different Laboratory Studies, Health record tracking
- Over-see rodent colonies also (Rats and Mice)
- Observe and report abnormalities and provide routine treatments to animals as instructed
- Handle, Restrain, and determine the sex of common lab animals
- Provides food, water, and basic husbandry care for variety of animal species
- Clean and sanitizes cages according to prescribed standards
- Maintains cage cards, animal histories, and other records as required
- Receives and verifies shipments against purchase orders, bills of lading, and other documents; stores animal feed and supplies in a neat and orderly manner; rotates feeds as required to ensure freshness; monitors feed supplies to ensure adequate availability
- Maintain lab, storage areas, and treatment rooms on a daily basis including sweeping and mopping floors; sanitizes equipment and instruments according to established procedures
- Practice safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
Research Technician
UNC Chapel Hill
01.2004 - 12.2014
- Responsible for checking treatments and the condition of laboratory animal(s)
- Keep health records, assist in different lab studies, oversee rodent colonies, and make sure the equipment is properly sanitized
- Provide technical assistance in collecting data, specimens, observing, and injecting animals, as needed
- Keep vermin at a minimum, ensuring that there are no overcrowded cages, euthanasia of animal(s)
- Take care per diem charges and prepare for AAALAC site visits
- Notify veterinarian and manager of serious illnesses or injuries to animals
- Transport or arranges for transport of animals, equipment, food, animal feed, and other supplies to and from worksite
- Inspect equipment structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors, other problems or defects.
Lab Technician
U.S.E.P.A/Charles River Lab
09.2000 - 01.2004
- Keeping health records, oversee rodent colonies, check condition of animal(s) and making sure equipment is properly sanitized
- Making sure animal living areas are neat and clean
- Different technical lab work, keeping vermin control at minimum and animal husbandry transportation of animal in preparation of AAALAC site visits
- Examine animals to detect illness, injury, or disease, and to check physical characteristics, such as rate of weight gain
- Prepares animal condition, production, feed consumption, and worker attendance reports
- Make decisions and solving problems; analyzing information and evaluating results to choose best solution and solve problems.
Education
Diploma -
Hillside High School
Durham, NC01.2000
Skills
- Inspects equipment material
- Independence
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Good team-working skills
- Analytical skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Time Management
- Strong organizational skills
- Knowledgeable of local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to animal husbandry
- Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
- Neat and Organized
- Excellent Ability to Multitask
- Trustworthy and Honest
Professionalism and Work Ethic
Critical thinking abilities
Listening and Comprehension
Affiliations
I am an ALAT Certified Animal Laboratory Technician with over 10 years of experience in assisting with various laboratory studies, undertaking research with the ability to multitask multiple assessments at a time. Expertise Highlights Undertaking Research Animal Research Customer Service Laboratory Studies, Operational Knowledge Inspecting Lab Equipment Oral, and Written Communication Skills Health Record Tracking Computer Savvy Operating Case- Sensitive Information.
Career Overview
To secure a Research Technician position with a successful, well-established organization that will enable me to grow professionally while contributing to the company’s goals and objectives.
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
CMS Transport
Duke University
06.2023 - Current
Research Technician
N.I.E.H.S
01.2014 - 06.2023
Research Technician
UNC Chapel Hill
01.2004 - 12.2014
Lab Technician
U.S.E.P.A/Charles River Lab
09.2000 - 01.2004
Diploma -
Hillside High School
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