Cassidy Morrison
Wilmington,DE
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented individual with comprehensive training in embryologist skills and experience as a reproduction laboratory assistant. Possesses a strong understanding of embryology techniques and laboratory protocols, coupled with hands-on experience. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, precision, and a commitment to ensuring the highest standards of laboratory quality control.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
EMBRYOLOGIST TRAINEE
ARTLAB IVF SKILLS TRAINING CENTER
05.2024 - Current
- Intensive 10-week training program covering all procedures in the andrology/embryology laboratory
- Skills learned included: Semen Analysis, Sperm Preps, Semen Cryopreservation, Lenshooke, Zymot, TESE Preps, Oocyte retrievals, oocyte/embryo grading, Embryo Culture, Time Lapse Incubation, Oocyte and Embryo Vitrification, ICSI and Trophectoderm biopsy
- This intensive course included daily hands-on training sessions as well as basic/advanced lecture courses.
REPRODUCTION LABORATORY ASSISTANT
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA: NEW BOLTON CENTER LARGE ANIMAL HOSPITAL
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Managing the reproduction center's cryopreservation storage program by obtaining, recording, and storing over 100 clients and roughly 14,000 semen/embryo straw specimens
- Managing liquid nitrogen levels in storage tanks & filling the liquid nitrogen cylinder for specimen freezing
- Prepping semen straws for freezing and placing straws on canes for cryopreservation storage
- Packaging and shipping cryopreserved specimens as well as other laboratory samples throughout the country via eShip Global
- Assisting clinicians in searching for oocytes from TVA procedures and post-mortem ovary dissection.
- directly assisting with transvaginal follicle aspiration (TVA) and embryo flushes.
- Responsible for setting up and breaking down reproductive procedures and teaching laboratories.
- Maintaining all equipment, instruments and cleanliness of laboratory and clinical facilities.
- Packaging instruments for several types of sterilization
- Tracking collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Maintaining documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Admissions/discharges, and client correspondence throughout the day, scheduling appointments.
- Managing all client medical records in the Universities storage database and client based EMR.
LIVE-IN FAMILY NANNY
THE REYNOLDS
06.2021 - 01.2023
ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN
BUCKS COUNTY SPCA
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Sanitation of all kennels and enrichment areas to prevent diseases and control odors
- Demonstrated proper animal handling techniques
- Ensure proper animal feeding and nutrition as it caters to each animal
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition
- Responsible for various job responsibilities such as, restocking, customer service and general housekeeping.
GENETICS LAB TECHNICIAN
DELAWARE VALLEY UNIVERSITY
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Preparation and breakdown of each week's laboratory session
- Ensure reliability and reproducibility of laboratory exercises for the undergraduate course
- Laboratory calculations, preparation of materials and reagents, and management of the laboratory space
- Executed a lab project involving detection of DNA in trocars
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly
- Preformed DNA extractions/PCR.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Delaware Valley University
12.2021
Skills
- Sample Preparation
- Laboratory Support
- Laboratory Safety Protocols
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Equipment Maintenance
- Documentation
- Verbal, Electronic, and Written Communication
- Specimen Management
Timeline
EMBRYOLOGIST TRAINEE
ARTLAB IVF SKILLS TRAINING CENTER
05.2024 - Current
REPRODUCTION LABORATORY ASSISTANT
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA: NEW BOLTON CENTER LARGE ANIMAL HOSPITAL
01.2023 - 05.2024
LIVE-IN FAMILY NANNY
THE REYNOLDS
06.2021 - 01.2023
ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN
BUCKS COUNTY SPCA
09.2020 - 01.2021
GENETICS LAB TECHNICIAN
DELAWARE VALLEY UNIVERSITY
01.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Delaware Valley University
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