Courtney Handy
Athens,NY
Summary
Dependable and detail-oriented In Vivo Technician at Taconic Biosciences, skilled in in vivo techniques and genetic testing. Proven ability to manage complex research protocols while maintaining a professional attitude. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail and effective team collaboration, ensuring high-quality outcomes in animal research and specimen handling.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
IN VIVO TECHNICIAN
Taconic Biosciences
Rensselaer, NY
04.2024 - Current
- Responsible for performing various in vivo bio methods, including IV, IP and SQ injections for studies that involve the humanization of mice and rats
- Conducting blood and tissue collections for research analysis
- Performs humane euthanasia for necropsy
- Observe and document any observations of genetically modified and humanized mouse and rat models
- Ship and receives animals per protocol
ANIMAL RESEARCH BREEDER TECHNICIAN
Charles River Laboratories
San Diego, CA
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Responsible for preforming husbandry, colony management, colony rotation, maintains detailed and accurate records including database entry for transgenic mouse colonies
- Conducted genetic testing to identify desirable traits in breeding stock.
- Assess new litters, weans mice according to breeder schedule and individual projects goals
- Ability to read detailed projects and manage successful colonies for various projects
- Performs daily health monitoring and completes clinicals when ill animals are found
- Determined genetic composition of animal populations to distinguish heritability of traits.
- Recorded and analyzed breeding data to track genetic lineage.
- Collected biological samples, handled safely and packaged for laboratory testing.
- Proficient in shipping and receiving animals while maintaining accurate documentation
- Experienced in working within a Biosafety Level ll area, bio hoods and PPE
- Asses the need and carry out humane euthanasia
ANIMAL RESEARCH TECHNICIAN
Scripps Research Institute
San Diego, CA
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Responsible for the daily care of research animals, including feeding, watering, cage changing, cage washing, maintaining a clean work environment, and monitoring the overall health of the animals
- Notify supervising personnel of abnormal conditions
- Conducts daily animal health observations and completes health reports identifying sick animals
- Perform basic animal health treatments
- Euthanatize rodents, according to written procedures
- Breed rodents, identify pregnant animals, wean animals, and perform routine technical procedures such as collecting tail tissue, blood collection, and administering substances via various routes
- Maintain animal records, including animal breeder cards, production logs, pedigree charts, inventory sheets, treatment logs etc
- Assists with the health-monitoring program, including testing for parasites
CLINICAL KIT COORDINATOR
BioAgilytix
San Diego, CA
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Working with sponsor pharmaceutical companies to create sample analysis kits unique to their clinical trial needs
- Using Sponsors protocols to create specific quotes and exhibits encompassing kitting supplies, reagents, additives, and shipping supplies for both international and domestic sites
- Collaborating with clients in creating protocol specific lab manuals which, include detailed instructions for sample handling and shipping instructions
- Processed each kit request received, from communicating with each client, internal processing, kit build, and creating shipping documents
- Responsible for keeping an internal up-to-date Excel tracking log providing statuses of trials and audits
- Creating and assembling individualized specimen collection kits for various types of clinical trials
- Updating and compiling Proforma invoices for international shipments
- Identifying quality and performance improvement opportunities
- Communicating with the clinical trial sponsors and site personnel, fielding questions regarding the collection process and providing shipping information
- Worked closely with international couriers to set up all aspects of shipment for different countries and protocols
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
Medical Enterprises LLC
Atlanta, GA
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Traveled around the country to various cadaver labs and conferences to train surgeons and sales representatives in new technologies used in their joint repair surgeries
- Compiled monthly quality control analytics matrix illustrating current quality control performance
- Worked alongside sales representatives and distributors to compile sales quotes for end users
- Maintained detailed data collections in the companies CRM on all hospitals that used their technology to further improve QA/QC systems
- Assisted in shipping and receiving
- Processed and maintained warehouse inventory as needed
Education
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - PHLEBOTOMY
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
CA03.2023
New York School For Medical And Dental Assisting -
New York School For Medical And Dental Assisting
NY09.2015
High School Diploma -
West Windsor Plainsboro High School
01.2002
Skills
- Professional attitude
- Independent work
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Research protocol interpretation
- Multitasking
- Work ethic
- Clinical practices knowledge
- In vivo techniques
- Genetic testing
- Colony management
- Specimen handling
References
Heather Multari- Taconic Biosciences: HMultari@taconic.com
Timeline
IN VIVO TECHNICIAN
Taconic Biosciences
04.2024 - Current
ANIMAL RESEARCH BREEDER TECHNICIAN
Charles River Laboratories
12.2022 - 04.2024
ANIMAL RESEARCH TECHNICIAN
Scripps Research Institute
01.2022 - 04.2024
CLINICAL KIT COORDINATOR
BioAgilytix
02.2020 - 01.2022
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
Medical Enterprises LLC
09.2017 - 01.2018
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - PHLEBOTOMY
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
New York School For Medical And Dental Assisting -
New York School For Medical And Dental Assisting
High School Diploma -
West Windsor Plainsboro High School
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