Adelaida Alonso
Fremont,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated individual with strong communication skills and a passion for research offering 14 years of exceptional technical execution and troubleshooting skills. Diligent attention to detail, independent problem solving skills, and a high caliber of integrity. intrinsically motivated to create collaborative work in multi-disciplinary environments by strengthening interpersonal relationships and company culture. I adapt at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate II
Sonothera
South San Francisco, CA
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Maintained organized accurate records of all shipping in-voices and laboratory activities conducted.
- Actively participated in weekly meetings with the research team providing vivarium and colony production updates to discuss progress towards project goals.
- Demonstrated commitment towards achieving research objectives by reliably providing assistance to fellow researchers in diverse tasks including surgery support, Sonoporation, DNA dosing, plasma collections and processing and necropsy to aid in experimental processes.
- Managed all procurement activities for supplies and live animals for the vivarium, in-vivo team, and surgery suite. Maintained regular communication with vendors and generated purchase orders.
- Demonstrated successful establishment and management of a breeding colony housing 6 different mouse strains including immunodeficient animals .
- Trained In-vivo team of 7 in performing various in-vivo and post mortem procedures while ensuring adherence to animal welfare guidelines. Procedures included whole body and liver perfusions, liver dissection, cardiac terminal bleeds, retro-orbital collections and injections, tail vein injection's, and catheter maintenance.
- Contributed to the development of SOP's and protocols; mouse colony production & breeding protocol, new employee vivarium training binder which outlined rules, regulations, and guidelines for personnel working with the animals.
Research Associate I
Explora Biolabs
South San Francisco, CA
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Managed the planning, coordination, and execution of various contract research studies for clients; developed study schedules and data acquisition forms.
- Delivered processed samples and data to clients while executing required study tasks and skills
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Actively participated in weekly meetings with the research team to discuss progress towards project goals.
- Oversaw lab equipment and supply inventory stock and placed orders to expand inventory.
- Collaborated with other researchers both in-person and virtually.
- Employed scientific methods to promote quality of collected samples and stored specimens.
- Cleaned and prepared lab equipment for solutions, specimens and samples.
Operating Room Technician
Labcorp
San Carlos, CA
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Demonstrated expertise in assisting with animal intubation and conducting the procedure on various species such as pigs, dogs, and sheep.
- Performed prompt treatment interventions as directed by veterinarians, which involved the administration of IV and SQ fluids, implementation of oxygen therapy through a mask or intubation, and provision of analgesics.
- Demonstrated expertise in handling and preserving blood samples following industry standards.
- Monitored anesthesia throughout various surgical procedures for various species such as rabbits, pigs. sheep, dogs
- Maintained sterilization standards for surgical instruments and equipment.
- Showcased expertise in performing suture techniques.
- Prepared animals for surgery, including intubation, Intravenous and arterial line placements, shaving and sterilizing surgical areas, and setting up anesthesia equipment and supplies.
- Tested and calibrated instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability of data.
- Reviewed technical manuals and other documents related to product operation and maintenance requirements.
- Set up laboratory test beds for performing experiments on various types of electronic equipment.
- Collaborated with the histology team by assisting in necropsy tissue dissections and sample storing.
- Executed accurate calculations for drug dosage requirements and proficiently administered medications recommended by vet professionals.
- Implemented and adhered to protocols for humane euthanasia of animals
Research Associate I
Stanford Research Institute
Menlo Park, CA
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Managed and documented calibration schedules for all scale equipment, promptly notifying the appropriate personnel for necessary maintenance.
- Ensured accuracy in blood collection and drug dosing during pharmacokinetic and toxicokinetic studies involving sensitive time points.
- Aided research efforts by implementing effective corrective animal restraint techniques for a diverse range of animals such as rodents, dogs, and rabbits.
- Ensured ethical and compassionate euthanasia practices across all animals
- Assisted histologist in performing necropsies, including weighing post mortem organs and accurately documenting vital information.
Surgery Support Technician
Envigo RMS
Livermore, CA
10.2017 - 12.2020
- Engaged in continuous animal health monitoring and implemented effective husbandry practices to uphold optimal conditions for research animals.
- Contributed to the coordination and logistics of live animal reception, housing, and transport.
- Managed and maintained laboratory supply inventory, ensuring availability of feed, bedding, and surgical supplies
- Provided valuable assistance to multi-disciplinary surgical teams by preparing animals for surgery and aiding in their post-surgical recovery.
- Performed surgical jugular vein catheterization implantations on rodent research models for clients.
- Ensured patency flow of post-operative catheters for animals by maintaining and monitoring them.
Senior Animal Technician
Envigo RMS
Livermore, CA
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Contributed to team efforts through involvement in tasks like animal fasting procedures, accurate body weight recording, assistance during breeding processes, meticulous plug checks for pregnancy confirmation and efficient execution of the weaning phase.
- Assisted in the maintenance of animal cages and habitats, including cleaning and sanitizing.
- Observed animals for signs of illness or injury, reported any changes to supervisor.
- Collected ear tissues and tail snip samples from animals for laboratory genotype testing purposes.
- Transported animals between locations using appropriate carriers or carts.
- Instructed new employees on proper animal care techniques and safety regulations.
- Executed responsibilities involving the maintenance and development of a production colony consisting of diverse laboratory animals such as 1000 balb/c mice, 5000 sprague dawley rats, and 1000 C57 mice.
- Ensured efficient workflow by overseeing a team of 5 direct reports.
- Accurately completed client order requests and packaged live animals for shipping
Animal Technician
Prothena Biosciences
South San Francisco, CA
07.2015 - 12.2016
- Managed autoclave operations, maintaining a continuous supply for daily workflow.
- Optimized work processes by keeping 5 labs well-equipped with lab supplies and autoclave glassware.
- Supported with the upkeep of animal cages and habitats, ensuring regular cleaning and sanitization.
- Performed daily health checks on animals and promptly communicated any changes to supervisor.
- Monitored and documented temperature and humidity levels in 10 animal holding rooms, adhering to institutional policies.
- Maintained adherence to appropriate protocols in the safe handling and preparation of laboratory chemicals used for vivarium and laboratory sanitation.
Animal Technician
UCSF, Mission Bay Campus
San Francisco, CA
03.2011 - 05.2015
- Maintained exceptional standards of animal care for 4 holding rooms in bio-safety levels 1,2, immunodeficient and quarantine rooms.
- performed rodent euthanasia as requested by private investigators or veterinary staff
- assisted veterinary staff with annual parasite testing for all facility sentinels, including preparing and labeling test slides
- Ensured efficient management of BL6/C57 breeding production colony, including responsibilities such as ear tagging and weaning.
Asst. Animal Technician
UCSF (Parnassus, Mission Bay Campus)
San Francisco, CA
06.2010 - 03.2011
- Responsible for processing dirty caging and maintaining a constant supply of clean/autoclave caging eqipment.
- Ensured timely repair of cage-wash equipment by promptly reporting malfunctions and performing routine cleaning.
- Ensured proper sanitation practices in cage-wash room and common areas to prevent illness spread.
- Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
Education
GED -
Milpitas Community Day
11.2008
Skills
- proficient with pigs, dogs, rabbits, sheep and rodents
- Perfusions: Cardiac/Liver
- Dosing: subcutaneous, intraperitoneal, intramuscular, tail vein and retro orbital and oral gavage
- phlebotomy; retro orbital, cheek bleed, tail vein and terminal cardiac
- Necropsy organ collections: brain,liver, spleen, heart, kidney,femur and tibia
- rodent tail tattoo
- Animal care and medical treatments
- Anesthesia: Isoflurane/Ketamine
- Rodent jugular vein catheterizations
- large animal intubations
- Sonoporation
- Specimen processing/storing and shipping
- Rodent colony management and production
- Surgical instrument sterilization
- Protocol development
- Multi-specie euthanasia
- lab equipment operation and maintenance (autoclave, Irradiator, IVIS imaging)
- Procurement (lab consumables/live animals)
- logistics data support: excel, word, power point, softmouse and prendio
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Research Associate II
Sonothera
10.2022 - 05.2024
Research Associate I
Explora Biolabs
01.2022 - 10.2022
Operating Room Technician
Labcorp
06.2021 - 12.2021
Research Associate I
Stanford Research Institute
01.2021 - 06.2021
Surgery Support Technician
Envigo RMS
10.2017 - 12.2020
Senior Animal Technician
Envigo RMS
01.2017 - 10.2017
Animal Technician
Prothena Biosciences
07.2015 - 12.2016
Animal Technician
UCSF, Mission Bay Campus
03.2011 - 05.2015
Asst. Animal Technician
UCSF (Parnassus, Mission Bay Campus)
06.2010 - 03.2011
GED -
Milpitas Community Day
Languages
- English
- Spanish
References
References available upon request.
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