Ethan Harlow
Three Rivers
Summary
Dedicated professional with proven skills in sample collection, data recording, and instrument calibration. Resourceful and adaptable with extensive experience in developing and conducting experiments to meticulously document results for various studies. Adept at navigating complex challenges while consistently meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions. Committed to delivering high-quality results that contribute to the success of research initiatives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Technician II
Northern Biomedical Research
Muskegon, MI
06.2025 - Current
- Affirm welfare and care of research animals using SOP, GLP and Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.
- Prepare for study related functions including but not limited to Dosing functions, various sample collections, data acquisition and contemporaneous data recording.
- Training newer technicians on techniques regarding sample collection and handling various animal species.
- Participating in study related meetings and decisions regarding study functions and purpose.
- Consistently maintaining a clean laboratory environment both in and out of the vivarium.
- Running studies and building associated books and binders for data and record keeping.
- Keeping open lines of communication between many departments and other personnel simultaneously.
- Analyzed data sets using statistical software to support research findings and conclusions.
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center of Kalamazoo
Portage, MI
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Facilitated patient triage processes to enhance operational efficiency while maintaining clear communication with team members.
- Calculation of drug dosages and skillful administrations through routes such as Intravenous, Subcutaneous, Intramuscular, Percutaneous and oral administration
- Obtaining vitals on patients of various species such as canine, feline and avian, in a quick and minimally invasive manner while taking assurances to not stress the patient.
- Communicating treatment plans and medical reasoning to patients owners while answering questions and quelling worriment and anxiety through reassurance.
- Able to quickly adapt and jump into any case as needed due to emergency or personnel needs
- Maintain a clean and sanitized environment during down time while restocking needed supplies, ensuring a well functioning clinic setting.
- Able to run clinical blood, urine tests and fecal screenings in orderly manner for Veterinarian needs
- Assisted veterinarians in performing examinations and procedures on diverse animal species.
- Delivered medications and vaccinations to ensure optimal animal health and compliance with veterinary protocols.
Associate Purchasing Coordinator
Heritage Community of Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Duties focused on stocking and acquisition of basic needs and medical needs of residents on a multi building campus.
- In charge of stocking a medication room with quick inventory change 3 days per week.
- Acquisition of special order items upon request of management or other department heads in an efficient fashion.
- Thoroughly searched multiple companies for the lowest price of a product or structurally similar product to diminish cost where ever possible.
- Using the company vehicle to drive to multiple locations and pick up paid for items for use by the company and complex.
Surgical Research Technician
Charles River Laboratories
Mattawan, MI
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Duties focused on performing surgical/ophthalmological prep in an aseptic environment on animal patients.
- Work conducted as outlined in GLP, facility SOPs, veterinary instruction, and research surgeon direction.
- Tasks included but were not limited to, administration of pre-medication to patients using administration routes such as intravenous, intramuscular and subcutaneous, and induction of anesthesia with controlled substances.
- Skills such as endotracheal intubation (on various animal species), gastric tube placement, intravenous catheter placement and maintenance, induction and maintenance of anesthesia on patients, worked within a sterile surgical/ophthalmological environments, monitored the patient while under anesthesia, aiding the surgeon in any instructed way, and recovered the patient.
- Member of the Surgery/Ophthalmology training team for 2 years and during that time instructed trainees on the skills listed above.
- Responsible for recognizing an animal welfare issue with a procedure and working with the surgeon and veterinary staff to formulate a plan, this led to the issue being rectified and the welfare of the animal being in a better state than before.
- Prepared and assisted in a critical role during a surgical procedure. Work consisted of preparing surgical fields, preparing patients for surgery, anticipating surgeon needs, anesthesia and vital monitoring, verification of dose amounts and dose calculations, ensuring patient recovery, collaboration with surgeons on surgical sing, and maintaining clear and consistent communication with the Study Director. The work was published in a Charles River Laboratories poster and presented at Society for Neuroscience 2023.
Research Technician
Charles River Laboratories
Mattawan, MI
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Responsibilities included performing functions in a laboratory setting while maintaining GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) and performing the study as directed in protocols and the facilities SOP’s( Standard Operating Procedures).
- Daily tasks were and not limited to measurement of animal diets, standard animal husbandry practices (nail trimming, animal room sanitization, supervised animal socialization and enrichment, et cetera), following strict dosing procedures, various sample collection routes, and working within a set schedule with a large team effectively and efficiently. During this time working with various animal species such as canine, swine, rodent, lagomorph, feline, non-human primate, and ungulate.
- Responsible for recognizing an issue with animal food consumption data quality and forming a solution to change the animal home caging. This was accomplished by drafting up several versions and communicating and working with the welding and repair department. This solution led to a 21% reduction in erroneous food food consumption data.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Glen Oaks Community College
Centreville, MI12-2025
Pre- - Nursing
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI04-2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Hackett Catholic Prep
Kalamazoo, MI05-2015
Skills
- Skilled in using Provantis and Pristima
- Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Adept at executing both written and verbal directives
- Excellent Attention to Detail
- Effective Communicator
- Skilled in venipuncture techniques
- Implements GLP and SOP guidelines
- Surgical field prep and maintenance
- Experienced in diverse species care and handling
- Skilled in inhalant anesthesia techniques
- Proficient with controlled substances and their use
- Skilled in maintaining focus in BSL 2 environments for long durations
- Experienced in maintaining sterile environments
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Responsive to situational demands
- Scientific terminology
- Laboratory techniques
- Data gathering
- Written and oral communication
Timeline
Research Technician II
Northern Biomedical Research
06.2025 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center of Kalamazoo
02.2025 - 06.2025
Associate Purchasing Coordinator
Heritage Community of Kalamazoo
10.2024 - 02.2025
Surgical Research Technician
Charles River Laboratories
08.2022 - 08.2024
Research Technician
Charles River Laboratories
01.2018 - 08.2022
Pre- - Nursing
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Hackett Catholic Prep
Associate of Applied Science -
Glen Oaks Community College
AWARDS
PAW’s Award Sept. 2023, Employee of the quarter September–December 2022 at Charles River Laboratories, June 2016 Cracker Barrel B.O.H(Back of the house) Employee of the Month, July 2015 Cracker Barrel B.O.H(Back of the house) Employee of the Month