Carlos Lopez
Horsham
Summary
Research Laboratory profession with extensive experience working within GLP, FDA, and USDA regulation fast-paced contract organizations. A laboratory technician and trainer with over22 years of field experience and a life-long love for and commitment to animals. Extensive background in laboratory procedures, use of diagnostic equipment, and office management. Strong client relations skills, and ability to consistently develop positive rapport with animals.
Driven and approachable professional with keen ability to communicate complex technical concepts in engaging manner. Extensive knowledge of instructional design paired with proficiency in learning management systems and software applications. Focused on empowering learners to achieve mastery and confidence in their technical skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Trainer III
Charles River Labs
06.2022 - Current
- Develop and document technical skill training and develop programs involving all laboratory animal species on-site
- Coordinate and conduct classroom and on-the-job training sessions, maintain training areas, learning laboratory and training animal colony in accordance with facility SOPs, policy and applicable Federal regulations
- Lead and mentor training personnel
Technical Trainer II
Charles River Labs
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Responsible for providing, coordinating, documenting, and scheduling orientation and routine to complex training activities
- Also responsible for developing, revising, and implementing the use of training documentation including SOP and processes the overall training program
- Assist in leading and mentoring less experienced training personnel
Technical Trainer I
Charles River Labs
11.2018 - 12.2020
- Under general supervision, responsible for providing, coordinating, documenting and scheduling orientation and routine to moderately complex training activity
- Also responsible for developing, revising, and implementing the use of training documents including SOP and processes to support the overall training program
Senior Technician (Surgical Services and Infusion Toxicology)
Envigo (Formally Huntingdon Life Sciences)
04.2014 - 11.2018
- Collaborate with study directors and supervisors to modify or establish study related procedures
- Key Achievements:
- Conduct reviews of raw data to ensure completion and accuracy
- Prepare data forms and study books
- Set up EMKA and DSI Studies for Pharmacology studies
- Perform cannulated surgeries on Rodents
Technician (Cardiovascular/ Infusion Toxicology)
Huntingdon Life Sciences
01.2007 - 04.2014
- Perform various study procedures
- Key Achievements:
- Work with various animal species that are part of studies Administer drugs in accordance with study requirements
- Provide clinical observations and environmental and viability checks
- Perform macroscopy necropsy and collection of biological blood sampling
Trainee Technician (Cardiovascular/Infusion Toxicology)
Huntingdon Life Sciences
10.2005 - 01.2007
- Perform various study procedures
- Key Achievements:
Lab Aide (Large Animal Toxicology)
Huntingdon Life Sciences
09.2002 - 10.2005
- Perform routine husbandry procedures in accordance to GLPs and SOPs
Education
High School -
Piscataway High School
Piscataway, NJ01.2001
Skills
- Skilled in providing supportive veterinary care to traditional and non-human primates
- Assist in providing, coordinating, and scheduling new hire orientation and on-the-job training for personnel
- Displays a basic understanding of GLP, AAALAC regulations and standards with the ability to apply these practices daily
- Successfully prepare the facility for FDA, AAALAC, and USDA tours-allowing for continual accreditation
- Monitor and report technical proficiency of employees during and following training sessions
- Assist with SOP and protocol development, revision, implementation, and training
- Assist with the development, training, revision, and quality review of internal processes
- Select and/or develop appropriate teaching aids such as training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials, and reference works
- Perform and assist in major pre-clinical Neonatal dosing
- Assist veterinarians during patient exams and procedures, act as surgical assistant during routine and emergency surgery
- Experienced in breaking down and reassembling laboratory equipment for calibration, cleaning, and maintenance Collaborate with manufacturer representatives to troubleshoot problems and make repairs whenever possible
- Schedule appointments; generate estimates and invoices; feed and exercise animals; clean cages
- Experience working in many different departments such as Rodent Tox, large animals, animal care, cage wash, sample management, and necropsy
- Design and initiate numerous new procedures for dosing and bleeding on small and large animals
- Comply with safety policies, procedures and MSDS guidelines, including those related to chemicals, biohazards, and equipment operation
- Care for and serve as PI for a training animal colony
- Ensure high standards of care and embrace the3R’s for animals maintained for training purposes and ensure appropriate documentation for maintenance of the animals
- Completed Strictly Business: The Dale Carnegie Immersion Seminar in2019
- Skilled in performing and/or assisting with procedures including:
- Patient assessment
- Vaccination set-up and administration
- Blood drawing
- Post-surgical assessment and care
- Intubation and animal preparation for surgery
- Telemetry monitoring with invasive and noninvasive devices
- Proficient with DSI and EMKA
- Dosing through various routes of administration
- Perform accuracy testing and monitoring on-study infusion pumps
- Training junior stuff
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Blood, urine, and fecal samples analysis
- Wound care
- Instrument sterilization and packing
- Dental examinations and cleaning
- Surgical set-up and assisting
- Patient charting
- Anesthetic nursing
- Animal restraining
- Monitoring and logging controlled substances
- Perform minor surgical procedures such as central lines, femoral cannulation, and cerebral spinal taps
- Experienced in operating the following selected equipment:
- DSI
- Hamilton Thorn
- Centrifuge
- EMKA
- Anesthetic
- X-ray
- Ultrasound
- Refractometer
- Fluoroscope
- Provantis(P10)
- Training evaluation
- Adaptability to change
- Assessment skills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Creativity and innovation
- Performance assessment
Timeline
Technical Trainer III
Charles River Labs
06.2022 - Current
Technical Trainer II
Charles River Labs
12.2020 - 06.2022
Technical Trainer I
Charles River Labs
11.2018 - 12.2020
Senior Technician (Surgical Services and Infusion Toxicology)
Envigo (Formally Huntingdon Life Sciences)
04.2014 - 11.2018
Technician (Cardiovascular/ Infusion Toxicology)
Huntingdon Life Sciences
01.2007 - 04.2014
Trainee Technician (Cardiovascular/Infusion Toxicology)
Huntingdon Life Sciences
10.2005 - 01.2007
Lab Aide (Large Animal Toxicology)
Huntingdon Life Sciences
09.2002 - 10.2005
High School -
Piscataway High School
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