Caitlin M. Shaw
WISCONSIN NATIONAL PRIMATE RESEARCH CENTER
Madison,WI
13
years of professional experience
Experienced with planning and executing comprehensive project plans. Utilizes strong leadership and organizational skills to guide teams and ensure project milestones are met. Track record of implementing efficient processes and achieving project goals.
Work History
Research Specialist
4 Years 9 Months- Manages projects for multiple PIs
- Facilitated goal setting, timeline development, resource allocation, and procedural planning for project execution.
- Provides screening services for finding appropriate participants
- Conducted research experiments, collected samples, and provided technical and veterinary support to ensure project success.
- Leads within cross-functional teams to facilitate project needs
- Troubleshooting obstacles or problems relating to projects
- Aided in protocol development and management to maintain compliance and streamline research processes.
- Trained new hires and students on company procedures and best practices.
Animal Research Technician
3 Years- Assisted researchers by collecting blood, urine, and fecal samples and by administering drugs and inoculations.
- Performed animal husbandry for nonhuman primates including rhesus macaques, cynomolgus macaques, and common marmosets.
- Recorded daily observations for injuries and irregular behaviors into an electronic medical record system.
- Collected blood, urine, and fecal samples and administered drugs and inoculations to support research objectives.
- Trained animals using positive reinforcement.
- Oversaw and assisted in the execution of quarantine procedures.
- Maintained accurate identification and status records to ensure compliance with animal welfare standards.
- Assisted in instructing assigned support employees in animal care and treatment techniques.
- Transported animals safely to designated locations for research or care and prepared for shipping including shipping container preparation and record keeping.
- Provided enrichment activities using tactile, visual, and olfactory stimuli to promote animal well-being through the use of tactile, visual, and olfactory stimuli.
Americorps member
- Maintained trails in Arizona national and state parks to enhance visitor experience and safety
- Repaired and reinforced trails to ensure accessibility and longevity
- Built drains for water runoff and erosion
- Eliminated debris along pathways to maintain trail accessibility. and impeding plant life
- Assisted in the construction and repair of cattle fences
Laboratory Assistant
1 Year- Analyzed benthic macroinvertebrate samples to identify ecosystem health indicators
- Organized samples to streamline processing
- Managed shipping of samples to ensure timely delivery
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Skills
Project planning and development
Project scheduling
Project management
Organization and time management
Team collaboration
Subject recruitment
Conducting interviews
New-hire training
MS Office proficiency
Interpersonal skills
BSL (biosafety level)-2 lab experience
GMP (good manufacturing practices)
Research procedures assistance
Data analysis
Root cause analysis
Phlebotomy
Drug administration via IV
IM
SQ
IR
ID
Fine needle aspirate
BAL (Bronchoalveolar Lavage)
Apheresis
Lymph node
colon and rectal biopsies
Imaging techniques
Infectious disease handling
Surgical technique training
Timeline
Research Specialist
WISCONSIN NATIONAL PRIMATE RESEARCH CENTER
2022.01 - CurrentRead More
Animal Research Technician
WISCONSIN NATIONAL PRIMATE RESEARCH CENTER
2019.01 - 2022.01Read More
Americorps member
AMERICAN CONSERVATION EXPERIENCE
2018.01 - 2018.01Read More
Laboratory Assistant
AQUATIC BIOMONITORING LABORATORY, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN STEVENS POINT
2014.01 - 2015.01Read More
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Bachelor of Science from Biology
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