David Edwards Jr
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Highly experienced and compassionate Animal Care Technician II with 20+ years in diverse animal husbandry settings. Proficient in providing specialized care for a variety of species, conducting daily health assessments, and adhering strictly to IACUC protocols/organizational SOPs. Eager to contribute to a research-focused team dedicated to animal well-being.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
22
22
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Animal Care Technician II
Charles River Laboratories
Baltimore , MD
01.2025 - Current
- Provided daily care for animals in research environments
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of animal habitats and equipment
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments to animals as needed
- Monitored animal behavior and reported health concerns to veterinary staff
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow during busy hours
- Maintained accurate records of animal health care and treatments
- Observed animal behavior closely in order to identify any potential health issues or other problems requiring attention
- Examined animals for injury or illness and documented symptoms for veterinarian review
- Provided humane handling of animals in accordance with established protocols
- Ensured proper animal housing and husbandry, including feeding, watering, sanitation, enrichment, and exercise
- Conducted daily rounds to check the health status of each animal in assigned areas
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures when necessary
Overnight Stock Clerk
UNFI Foodarama - Shoppers
Baltimore, MD
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Stocking shelves: Restocking shelves and ensuring that the store is ready for customers when it opens
- Maintaining inventory: Checking inventory records, ensuring that the actual inventory matches the records, and managing inventory stock items
- Creating displays: Creating attractive displays for merchandise and promotional pieces
- Labeling items: Labeling in-stock items with the correct prices
- Reporting damage: Informing supervisors of any damaged merchandise and getting replacement stock
- Communicating with vendors and drivers: Liaising with vendors and drivers in a positive manner
- Following procedures: Following the store's procedures and guidelines
- Ensuring cleanliness: Ensuring that the store is clean
Laboratory Facilities Specialists (Team Leader)
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD
11.2003 - 01.2024
- Animal care: Feeding, watering, grooming, and providing basic care for laboratory animals
- Cleaning: Cleaning and sanitizing cages, animal rooms, and equipment
- Record keeping: Maintaining records of animal activities and environmental conditions
- Animal observation: Monitoring animals for signs of illness, injury, or abnormal behavior
- Animal handling: Restraining animals for procedures, moving animals during testing, and providing post-surgical care
- Medication: Administering medication or immunizations as prescribed by a veterinarian
- Sample collection: Assisting with collecting blood, urine, and tissue samples
- Equipment maintenance: Maintaining and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment
- Inventory: Maintaining inventory of animals, cages, and supplies
- Compliance: Applying federal guidelines and regulations
- Euthanasia: Performing euthanasia of animals according to set guidelines
- Facility operations: Assisting supervisors with facility operations
Education
Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) Certification -
AALAS
01.2004 - 07.2025
High School Diploma -
Walbrook High USA
Baltimore07-2001
Skills
- Stock Replenishment
- Loading and Unloading
- Shipping and Receiving
- Merchandise Organization
- ALAT certification - AALAS
- Animal Care
- Infection Control
- Interpersonal Skills
- Manufacturing Sanitation
- MS Office
- Team Building
- Veterinarian Medicine
- Accreditation Inspections
Timeline
Animal Care Technician II
Charles River Laboratories
01.2025 - Current
Overnight Stock Clerk
UNFI Foodarama - Shoppers
07.2024 - 01.2025
Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) Certification -
AALAS
01.2004 - 07.2025
Laboratory Facilities Specialists (Team Leader)
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
11.2003 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Walbrook High USA