Amy Krajewski
Ypsilanti,MI
Summary
Dedicated animal technician with three years experience at MIchigan Medicine ULAM. Provides outstanding rapport with laboratory staff while maintaining sufficiently a full schedule multi lab rooms with numerous protocols and high breeding. Effectively communicates and obtains a healthy team relationship with both co workers and supervisors. Regularly volunteers for weekend shifts above and beyond the required quota. Member of the Olson fund committee and co coordinator for the enrichment club at ULAM. Looking to use my valuable knowledge and skills to become a greater asset to Michigan medicine and the research community.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Animal Technician Senior
Michigan Medicine ULAM
07.2021 - Current
- Enhanced facility cleanliness by performing regular sanitation tasks, including cleaning animal enclosures and equipment.
- Ensured proper animal nutrition by preparing and distributing specialized diets according to species-specific requirements.
- Maintained open lines of communication with supervisors, veterinarians, and research staff to address any concerns or issues related to animal care promptly and effectively.
- Provided high-quality care to laboratory animals by monitoring health status, and performing routine husbandry tasks.
- Performed euthanasia according to established protocols when necessary for humane reasons or completion of studies, ensuring minimal distress to animals involved.
- Improved animal welfare by closely monitoring their behavior for signs of illness or discomfort and promptly reporting concerns to veterinarians.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and organizing research equipment, supplies, and animal housing.
- Reduced stress levels in laboratory animals with proper handling techniques and environmental enrichment strategies.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
- Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.
- Monitored laboratory animal behavior and health.
Skills
- Animal behavior observation
- Cleanliness Maintenance
- Time Management Capabilities
- Continuing Education Commitment
- Ethical euthanasia procedures
- Animal Husbandry Practices
- Biohazard Safety Protocols
- Animal handling expertise
- Animal Welfare Compliance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Self Motivation
- Effective Communication
- Professionalism
- Proper Animal Restraint
- Task Prioritization
Certification
- ALAT - Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician
Timeline
Animal Technician Senior
Michigan Medicine ULAM
07.2021 - Current