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Dawn Crummitt

Hagerstown,MD

Summary

To strive to work with employers that raise the best models for research. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.

Work History

SM SPEC, LAB ANIMAL RESEARCH- PROMOTION

LEIDOS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
2023 - 2025
  • I handled all aspects of colony management for the NCI Mouse Repository (NMR) as well as tracking the cryopreserved samples, and shipment of samples worldwide.
  • In addition I was part of the relocation of cryopreserved germplasm to the NCI Frederick Central Repository, from inventorying the material to packaging them for transport for long-term storage.
  • I controlled all the colony management for several years.
  • I had received several new models for the NCI Mouse Repository, and had continued to learn about them and understand the strain characteristics and pinpoint issues as they arise.
  • Along with the colony management, I updated the colonies weekly on excel worksheets.
  • I took care of all the tail biopsies, primarily for genetic identification (genotyping), and did intraperitoneal hormonal injections weekly and checking plugs.
  • I take great responsibility for the many years of experience.

LABORATORY ANIMAL TECHNICIAN

LEIDOS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
2019 - 2022
  • Responsible for the colony management of the NCI Mouse Repository (NMR) while they are being cryo-archived.
  • I routinely handled several valuable mouse models under my care and also have received additional strains to breed and expand.
  • These strains either been reconstituted to restock the cryopreserved germplasm, or accepted into the NMR collection.
  • Under my care these mouse models require knowledge of breeding and understanding of strain-specific characteristics.
  • In addition, tail biopsies are collected for submission to ADL for genotyping.
  • Responsibilities updating weekly notes of each NMR strain.
  • Continues to work in the LN2 freezers.
  • Tracking the cryopreserved samples for shipment and checking all for accuracy as well as the paperwork.
  • Inventory on cryopreserved samples to be sent to the NCI Frederick Central Repository for long-term storage.
  • Many years of experience and assisted in various administration routes including intraperitoneal injections on a regular basis.

LABORATORY ANIMAL TECHNICIAN

LEIDOS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
2016 - 2018
  • On November 14 2016, I took a lateral transfer to building 567 where I had to perform and learn different task within my job.
  • I now perform numerous task like how to navigate in the database system, take care of order request from PIS (PRINCIPLE INVESTIGATOR) and handle all the shipping in my schedule.
  • I continue to wean the animals and prepare my cages and supplies, I also ear tag the animals for identification.
  • Learned how to do SUB-MANDIBULAR BLOOD COLLECTION.

LABORATORY ANIMAL TECHNICIAN

LEIDOS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
2016 - 2016
  • Working for the DTP group, which involves animal care duties such as taking responsibilities for changing all the disposable cages with mice undergoing drug tumor treatments as well as thorn racks.
  • I am responsible for the cages, feed and bedding to be autoclaved into the building.
  • I also collect samples or send animals out when lab submissions are due.
  • Helped out in six buildings as needed.
  • Checked six buildings on weekends for any health issues, found dead or wet cages.
  • If any concerns or found dead animals, the research technicians were notified as well as the supervisor on call for the weekend.

LABORATORY ANIMAL TECHNICIAN

LEIDOS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH (PREVIOUSLY: SAIC)
2008 - 2016
  • Taking charge of half of the mouse strains in the building 1046 animal facility.
  • My role is caring for such unique cancer models housed in 1046.
  • I perform the breeding and animal care in an isolator setting which involves intensive labor and many steps to be followed precisely.
  • I take my responsibilities very seriously and well aware of the critical role in caring for such unique strains.
  • Record keeping and the organization of the genotyping documents are factors that involve the colony management.
  • Also, I notice changes in reproductive performance and bring up the matter to my supervisor's attention.
  • I prepare the shipping boxes every week and look over the labels for accuracy before shipping animals and communicate to the NCI Mouse Repository administrative staff if any errors.
  • I continue to do a good job of reading ear notches and correlating the genotyping to the animal.
  • These identified animals are then used for future breeders or shipping.
  • I've been successful in the set up and operation of the water bagger and assisted with the replacement of isolator fronts.
  • Ordering supplies and making sure the building is stocked and irradiation of supplies for the isolators in a timely manner to have them available at all times.

ISOLATOR OPERATIONS/MMHCC - PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN

CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES
2001 - 2008
  • Hired into the MMHCC program with new responsibilities for the transgenic division.
  • Assisted in the breeding and maintenance of transgenic & knockout mice including detailed & accurate record keeping, ear notching for shipment & identifications.
  • Performed tail clipping, eye bleeds, & animal examinations to determine illness.
  • Completed animal transfers between quarters, cryopreserved males and shipped at designated times, sterilized all supplies, retired out old mate dates and setup with new breeders, maintained cage cards that are used for breeding identification.

Education

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

MIDDLETOWN HIGH
01.1987

Skills

  • I'm competent in time management
  • Animal care practices
  • Record keeping
  • Intraperitoneal injections
  • Genetic identification
  • Cryopreservation techniques
  • Colony management
  • Sample tracking
  • Inventory management
  • Compliance with regulations
  • Breeding programs
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • MS office
  • Organizational skills

Timeline

SM SPEC, LAB ANIMAL RESEARCH- PROMOTION

LEIDOS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
2023 - 2025

LABORATORY ANIMAL TECHNICIAN

LEIDOS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
2019 - 2022

LABORATORY ANIMAL TECHNICIAN

LEIDOS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
2016 - 2018

LABORATORY ANIMAL TECHNICIAN

LEIDOS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
2016 - 2016

LABORATORY ANIMAL TECHNICIAN

LEIDOS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH (PREVIOUSLY: SAIC)
2008 - 2016

ISOLATOR OPERATIONS/MMHCC - PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN

CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES
2001 - 2008

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

MIDDLETOWN HIGH

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