Digna Sabio
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Experience and dedicated Senior Technologist with 16 years of progressive expertise in animal husbandry, breeding, surgery preparation, inventory management, and team supervision. Skilled in using BRAIN and AIM systems, proven skills in supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with health and procedural standards. Bringing effective leadership, comprehensive training expertise, and a strong commitment to operational excellence. Adept at conducting detailed inventory management and supporting various aspects of animal research and care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Technologist
Charles River Laboratories
05.2022 - Current
- Oversaw comprehensive animal husbandry duties, including breeding, litter counts, and weaning
- Managed shipping and packing of animals and inventory processes using BRAIN and AIM systems
- Supervised area and led training programs for colleagues in colony management, paperwork, ear tagging, and microchipping
- Gained DDI training and became microchip trainer
Technologist
Charles River Laboratories
01.2020 - Current
- Read and comprehended activity rundowns and BRAIN system
- Assisted with the maintenance of nucleus and expansion colonies, conducted microchipping and managed inventory control
- Supervised area in the absence of team lead, trained new and existing staff on various operational procedures
Surgery Technician
Charles River Laboratories
03.2012 - Current
- Supported surgeries with task such as prepping animals for procedures through shaving and injection
- Carried out pre-surgery health checks and managed post-surgical care
- Prepared and inspected animals for shipment as needed
Tech II
Charles River Laboratories
02.2010 - Current
- Continue responsibilities in animal husbandry and breeding, performed litter counts, weaning, and breeding
- Assisted in training new colleagues, Fostered supportive learning environment, facilitating peer-to-peer tech tutoring sessions
- Executed time-pregnancy operations and prepared animals for shipping
Tech I
Charles River Laboratories
04.2008 - Current
- Performed animal husbandry tasks, including feeding, cleaning, and health checks
- Conducted litter counts and weaning, help prepared animals for shipping and conduct housekeeping tasks
Education
High School Diploma -
Kingston High School
Kingston, NY06-2002
Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Use BRAIN and AIM systems
- Team Supervision, Microchipping & Training
- Effective communication and leadership
- Inventory Management and Documentation
- Surgical Preparation and Animal health check
- Animal Husbandry and breeding
Certification
* DDI Certified Trainer
* Certified Microchip Trainer
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Technologist
Charles River Laboratories
05.2022 - Current
Technologist
Charles River Laboratories
01.2020 - Current
Surgery Technician
Charles River Laboratories
03.2012 - Current
Tech II
Charles River Laboratories
02.2010 - Current
Tech I
Charles River Laboratories
04.2008 - Current
* DDI Certified Trainer
* Certified Microchip Trainer
High School Diploma -
Kingston High School
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