Josiah C. Rambin
Associate Clinical Specialist - Breeding Facility Technician
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Experienced Breeding Facility Technician skilled in animal husbandry, breeding, and colony management. Proficient in animal handling, data entry, tissue sampling, and AVMA-compliant euthanasia. Team-oriented, detail-focused, and committed to supporting research through high-quality animal care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Breeding Facility Technician
LSU Health Shreveport
03.2024 - Current
- Set up rodent breeding configurations as directed by investigators, accurately recorded litter births and number of pups.
- Weaned litters based on schedule; documented number and sex of weaned pups.
- Applied identification methods (ear tags, ear punches) to all pups at weaning.
- Collected tissue samples for genotyping and labeled vials for research staff.
- Carried out animal transfers and euthanasia following AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals.
- Collaborated with Animal husbandry staff to maintain cleanliness within animal rooms.
- Observed animals for signs of illness, injury or death and responded according to protocol.
- Collaborated with the breeding colony manager and fellow technicians to fulfill project goals and breeding colony needs.
Animal Technician
LSU Health Shreveport
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Improved animal health by conducting routine monitoring and maintaining detailed records of animal behavior and wellbeing.
- Monitored animals for signs of illness or injury, and report any concerns to veterinarians or supervisors.
- Followed biosecurity protocols to prevent the spread of disease among animals.
- Prepared reports and documentation related to animal care and facility operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in animal housing areas and facilities.
- Worked collaboratively with other animal care staff to ensure the welfare of animals.
Cellar Assistant.
Great Raft Brewing
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Helped managers make accurate decisions by tracking deviations from production targets with daily logs.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas.
- Completed general labor tasks such as loading and unloading materials, cleaning up job sites and connecting hoses between tanks and processing equipment.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and attached merchandise tags, and staged for shipments.
Instructor
Guitar Center Inc.
08.2016 - 11.2021
- Defined and articulated learning outcomes, including measurements, performance metrics, and customized lesson plans to improve student learning.
- Reviewed class and student records to look for areas in need of improvement and implement plans of action.
- Created and implemented written and oral assessments to monitor and optimize student progress.
Projectionist
Robinson Film Center
04.2013 - 06.2016
- Maintenance: Performed scheduled prevention maintenance and emergency repairs to keep projection systems in good working order.
- Customer Service: Interacted with public and internal customers to answers questions and complete ticket and concessions sales and cleaning duties.
- Operations: Set up and operated cinema system for public screenings and lectures and executed necessary adjustments for format and aspect ratio changes.
- Equipment Installation: Installed and connected auxiliary equipment, including microphones, amplifiers, disc playback machines, and lights, to enhance projections.
- Shipping: Removed film splicing after showings, prepared films for shipment and returned reels back to original owners.
Machine Operator
Dr. Reddys
01.2009 - 02.2010
- Industrial Machinery Operation: Operated industrial tablet pressing, blending, and packaging machinery to handle hazardous materials.
- Operation: Handled multiple stations and worked in various levels of operation.
- Employee Training: Experienced in familiarizing new employees with company safety standards and procedures.
Education
Associates - Telecommunications
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier, LA 01.2009 - 01.2011
Skills
- Animal Welfare
- Rodent Breeding and Weaning Procedures
- Tissue Sample Collection
- Euthanasia
- Cleanliness and Sanitation Standards
- Time Management and Task Prioritization
Timeline
Breeding Facility Technician
LSU Health Shreveport
03.2024 - Current
Animal Technician
LSU Health Shreveport
05.2023 - 03.2024
Cellar Assistant.
Great Raft Brewing
11.2021 - 02.2023
Instructor
Guitar Center Inc.
08.2016 - 11.2021
Projectionist
Robinson Film Center
04.2013 - 06.2016
Machine Operator
Dr. Reddys
01.2009 - 02.2010
Associates - Telecommunications
Bossier Parish Community College
01.2009 - 01.2011
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