Anthony Roach
Sun Prairie,Wisconsin
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Study Tech
Labcorp
07.2023 - Current
- Lead Study Technician for three current studies - a humoral autoimmune disease, a congenital muscular dystrophy disease, and one focused on sexual reproductive issues influenced by the effects of xenobiotics
- Researches the effectiveness, safety, and toxicity of drugs in early development animal research studies
- Reviews protocols for studies and recommends needed amendments to senior techs, study coordinators, and study directors
- Leads the set-up for studies and enforces study specific procedures according to the approved protocol and medical, biotech, and/or pharmaceutical companies' requirements
- Conducts observations, collects biological samples, and reviews/inputs data for multiple studies while ensuring all activities comply with appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), and other regulatory agency policies
- Provides primary care to the animals in large animal toxicology department; includes enrichment activities in compliance with the Association of Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International and internal regulations
- Regularly performs subcutaneous, intravenous, and intramuscular doses, and gavages on large animals according to site and protocol guidelines
- Trained and certified to assess animals for neurological behavioral issues post-surgical doses as well as vitals
- Certified to review and process paperwork for the arrival of large animals; responsible for reviewing health records, veterinary reports, and supplier ID information.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Biological Sciences
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA05.2023
Skills
- Typing speed of 100 wpm
- Python 3 Course Certifications for Beginner and Intermediate Levels
Additional Information
- Volunteered at the LewisGale Hospital Montgomery in Blacksburg for six months: Assisted in admissions and discharges and provided support in the Emergency Room (reviewed/accounted for supplies and restock based on guidelines while performing other activities as directed);
- Virginia Tech Duck Pond Environmental Committee: Founder and President; assigned roles and developed committee guidelines; led multiple training sessions for committee members regarding the care and maintenance of the Duck Pond;
- Sequenced an unknown bacteriophage alongside fellow classmates and published the sequenced genome on PhagesDB.
Timeline
Study Tech
Labcorp
07.2023 - Current
Bachelor's degree - Biological Sciences
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University