Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Heather Burton

Pinson,AL

Summary

Responsible Group Leader with 6 years of experience in Biomedical Research. Expertise in . Hardworking individual consistently achieves 100% quality goals while exceeding production targets.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Group Leader In Vivo

Southern Research
Birmingham , AL
04.2021 - Current
  • Worked with other group leaders to identify and resolve issues between teams.
  • Kept areas clean, neat, and inspection-ready to comply with regulatory guidelines.
  • Assisted newly hired team members by explaining company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Planned work schedules based on individual strengths, weaknesses, job requirements.
  • Maintained a high level of communication between group members and other departments.
  • Facilitated creative problem solving sessions to generate innovative solutions to challenges.
  • Observes and executes activities consistent with study protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, Good Laboratory Practices and safety health practices.
  • Worked collaboratively with study directors, lab supervisors, and other staff to support study initiation and execution.
  • Trained less experienced team members on all relevant laboratory techniques
  • Organized and lead the team to execute study protocols.
  • Reviewed work tasks completed by team members to ensure work meets quality standards.
  • Assisted manager to develop technical staff including performance appraisals, recommend promotions
  • Administered test and control materials by various routes, including but not limited to gavage, intravenous, intramuscular, intraperitoneal, and subcutaneous.
  • Handled and restrained animals of various species(e.g. rodents, ferrets, dogs, non-human primates, rabbits, etc.) at animal biosafety levels 1,2, and 3.
  • Provided solutions to a broad range of problems.
  • Developed new methods and techniques.
  • Demonstrated a broad knowledge and application of scientific principles, theories and concepts.

Associate In Vivo Technician

Southern Research
Birmingham, AL
12.2017 - Current
  • Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
  • Supported management team to facilitate task completion and meet performance goals.
  • Observed and executed activities consistent with study protocols, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or Laboratory Methods, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) regulations, and safety and health practices.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of basic study design and execution
  • Executed key activities on a study following appropriate procedures.
  • Administered test and control materials by various routes, including, gavage, capsule, diet/drinking water, intravenous, intramuscular, intraperitoneal, and subcutaneous.
  • Observes, records and reports abnormal findings to the veterinarian.
  • Recorded data in the Provantis data collection system.
  • Assisted study leads with organization and execution of study activities.
  • Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss goals and strategies.

Veterinary Technician

Banfield Pet Hospital
Hoover, AL
09.2013 - 12.2017
  • Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
  • Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarian.
  • Prepared and labeled medications and instructed client on administration.
  • Shaved surgical areas and placed IV catheters in preparation for surgery.
  • Assisted with diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems by performing lab tests on specimens.
  • Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
  • Addressed healthcare needs of animals by coordinating with veterinarians and following orders.
  • Performed physical examinations and recorded weight, temperature and other vitals.
  • Supported veterinarians to drive quality care, advocate for pets and educate clients.
  • Prepared and reviewed records and consent forms.
  • Operated anesthesia, oxygen and monitoring equipment.
  • Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
  • Obtained relevant health history and information from clients to maintain medical charts.
  • Monitored vital signs during surgery and notified veterinarian of changes.
  • Triaged scheduled or emergency patients to route to appropriate surgeon or treatment area.
  • Tracked and scheduled follow-up appointments for animal treatment.
  • Assisted with polishing, removing stains and other dental procedures.
  • Examined animals for injury or illness and documented symptoms for veterinarian review.
  • Removed waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas and placed in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
  • Assisted veterinarians in performing surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, monitoring anesthesia levels, and administering medications to animals.
  • Collected samples of bodily fluids to analyze for parasites or other diseases.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology

Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL
08-2017

Skills

  • Health and safety procedures
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Issue Resolution

Certification

  • RALAT certification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Group Leader In Vivo

Southern Research
04.2021 - Current

Associate In Vivo Technician

Southern Research
12.2017 - Current

Veterinary Technician

Banfield Pet Hospital
09.2013 - 12.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology

Jefferson State Community College

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