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ASHLEY PARNELL

Apex,NC

Summary

Dynamically driven researcher with a strong passion for animal, environmental, and biological science, specializing in sustainable agriculture and food systems. Experienced in providing care for small animals in a clinical setting and working with livestock species on a university farm. Proficient in conducting nutrition and entomology research. Dedicated to making meaningful contributions to the field of science and eager to apply knowledge and skills to drive advancements in these areas.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Technician II

EnviroFlight
08.2022 - Current
  • Assist in developing and writing research protocols for a variety of nutrition and biology trials within the innovation team
  • Train new research technicians and lead the Nutrition R&D research technicians and trials
  • Collaborate with Principal Investigators and other researchers to ensure trial protocols are being performed correctly and thoroughly
  • Analyze experimental data and prepare detailed reports and comprehensive presentations to present to Principal Investigators, Regulatory Specialists, and Sales team
  • Perform daily fly colony husbandry for research trials, collect detailed data and observations, and perform laboratory testing on ingredients, research diets, and other samples
  • Perform literature reviews for upcoming projects and ESH reviews on new ingredients and diets
  • Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices.

Research Technician II

Duke University Medical Center-Neuroscience Department
03.2022 - 08.2022
  • Perform literature reviews for upcoming projects and ESG research on new products and diets used
  • Perform daily mouse husbandry tasks including feeding, changing cages, weaning mice, recording and monitoring new litters
  • Follow IACUC protocols for the care of the mice in our lab, monitor welfare of all the mice in the colony, and alert the veterinary staff when needed
  • Assist in auditory testing on mice, perform perfusions, and harvest mice cochlea and brains for histology tests
  • Collect specimens such as toe clippings from mice for genotyping and perform DNA extraction and filtration
  • Ensure the wet lab is stocked with needed supplies, chemicals, and solutions as well as mix solutions when needed such as Phosphate-buffered saline and Paraformaldehyde in Phosphate buffer.

Veterinary Assistant

Aardvark Animal Hospital
04.2020 - 03.2022
  • Educate pet owners on healthy animal care practices and provide answers on animal health
  • Triage incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care
  • Review pet health history, assist in examining animals, and use proper restraint techniques
  • Position animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and ultrasound and conduct laser therapy treatments for injured patients and surgery patients
  • Collect specimens from patients for laboratory analysis using Idexx machines including the ProCyte Hematology analyzer, Catalyst One Chemistry analyzer, and the SediVue Urinalysis analyzer
  • Administer medications to patients in treatment on a regularly scheduled basis and document any changes in condition
  • Pre-surgical and post-surgical animal care, including administration of anesthesia and sedation.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science- Veterinary Bioscience -

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Skills

  • Quality Assessment
  • Data Collection
  • Establishing procedures
  • Data Gathering
  • Sample Preparation
  • Laboratory techniques
  • Written and oral communication
  • Experimental design

Leadership Experience

  • Lead Technician, Nutrition R&D Team at EnviroFlight, 12/2022, Present
  • Safety Committee, EnviroFlight, 01/2023, Present
  • Ambassador, NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 01/2018, 12/2021
  • Dairy Cattle Species Chairman, NC State Animal Science Club, 08/2018, 05/2019
  • Teaching Assistant, Anatomy and Physiology of Animals, 01/2019, 05/2019
  • Laboratory Teaching Assistant, Reproductive Physiology, 08/2021, 12/2021

Timeline

Research Technician II

EnviroFlight
08.2022 - Current

Research Technician II

Duke University Medical Center-Neuroscience Department
03.2022 - 08.2022

Veterinary Assistant

Aardvark Animal Hospital
04.2020 - 03.2022

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science- Veterinary Bioscience -

North Carolina State University

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