Benjamin Wood
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Strategic leader with a strong background in team leadership and cross-departmental training. Led anatomy-focused training programs that improved procedural execution and operational efficiency. Expertise in necropsy procedures and strategic planning, fostering collaboration and driving performance improvements. Focused on employee development and optimizing resource management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor, Necropsy
Inotiv
Fort Collins
01.2026 - Current
- Directly supervises necropsy team. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Escalates personnel issues to HR as appropriate.
- Led the design of anatomy-focused training programs that fostered cross-functional collaboration, significantly improving the team's ability to execute complex procedures without supervision.
- Leads process improvements and development of new procedures to reduce costs, increase efficiencies or improve quality.
- Collaborated on intercompany initiatives to standardize necropsy processes and procedures across multiple sites.
- Coordinated necropsy schedule and communication among team, Study Director, In-Life, and Pathologist; participated in pre-necropsy meetings and assisted Study Director and/or Principal Investigator with meeting setup.
- Understands and applies financial insights to optimize resource use, manage inventory, and support laboratory budgeting.
- Developed and maintained documentation for laboratory equipment maintenance, strengthening team understanding of surgical equipment and medical device operations.
Necropsy Coordinator
Inotiv
Fort Collins
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Held the same responsibilities as Necropsy Supervisor after the title change.
Research Technician ΙΙΙ (Lead)
Inotiv
Fort Collins
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Floor Lead for a fast-paced medical device surgical operating team directly managing various surgical procedures with contracted clients.
- Coordinated and led Medical Device training labs with clients on proper usage and benefits of new devices for sales and business development personnel.
- Implemented and trained employees on surgical operating room procedures, including sterilization, sterile setup, induction, anesthesia monitoring, and patient recovery in preclinical settings.
- Trained new hires on cleaning and maintenance of operating room equipment, including ventilation machines, IV infusion pumps, and fluoroscopy C-arm.
Senior Laboratory Research Associate
Colorado State University
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Trained new hires on research techniques such as oral gavage, IV, IP, and IM injections, enhancing team capabilities in critical procedures.
- Guided new hires in operating room prep, setup, circulation, cleaning, and maintenance to ensure efficient workflow and safety standards.
- Monitored and treated diverse animal colonies, including BSL3 infectious insects and large ungulates, ensuring compliance with veterinary standards.
Senior Research Technician/Biological Scientist Ι
University of South Florida
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Trained and onboarded new hires across all labs at high-volume oncology research facility, facilitating smooth integration into research teams.
- Established and operated independent surgical training labs for level 1 trauma center and external clients, enhancing surgical technique proficiency.
Operations Manager
Comcast Spectra
01.2015 - 01.2017
Education
B.S. - Integrative Biology
University Of South Florida
Skills
- Surgical expertise
- Sample collection management
- Laboratory supply coordination
- Training coordination
- Training programs
- Performance management
- Policy development
- Logistics management
- Team leadership
- Cross-department collaboration
- Strategic thinking
- Employee development
- Research methodologies
- Client communication
- Verbal communication
- Communication skills
- Surgical expertise
Certification
AALAS Laboratory Animal Technician Certification, 01/01/20
Accomplishments
AALAS National Meeting First Place Presentation in Management and Husbandry, 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Supervisor, Necropsy
Inotiv
01.2026 - Current
Necropsy Coordinator
Inotiv
01.2023 - 01.2025
Research Technician ΙΙΙ (Lead)
Inotiv
01.2021 - 01.2023
Senior Laboratory Research Associate
Colorado State University
01.2020 - 01.2021
Senior Research Technician/Biological Scientist Ι
University of South Florida
01.2017 - 01.2020
Operations Manager
Comcast Spectra
01.2015 - 01.2017
B.S. - Integrative Biology
University Of South Florida