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Kaci McClendon

Birmingham,AL

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate InVivo Technician

Southern Research
Birmingham, AL
12.2021 - Current
  • Executes activities consistent with study protocols, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or Laboratory Methods, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) regulations, and safety and health practices
  • Administers test and control materials by various routes, including, gavage, capsule, diet/drinking water, intravenous, intramuscular, intraperitoneal, and subcutaneous
  • Gathers in-life and husbandry data including body weights, clinical observations, food consumption
  • Handles and restrains animals of various species under animal biosafety levels 1, 2, and/or 3 containment procedures as required
  • Assists in the training of new team members on laboratory techniques
  • Leads and organizing studies in Toxicology, Infectious disease and cancer therapeutics
  • Disposes of waste and hazardous material including autoclaving BSL2 and BSL3 waste and decontaminating equipment

Animal Care Technician

Southern Research
Birmingham, AL
07.2021 - 01.2022
  • Executes activities consistent with study protocols, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or Laboratory Methods, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) regulations, and safety and health practices
  • Provide animal care and husbandry for various species under biosafety levels 1 and 2
  • Research support in laboratory with other technicians
  • Disposes of waste and hazardous material including autoclaving BSL2 and BSL3 waste and decontaminating equipment
  • Performs facility and husbandry activities including air filter change, hood tests, directional airflow.

Resident Assistant

Troy University
Troy, AL
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Perform biweekly room inspections, lead hall meetings and plan schedules for staff duties, organize events for residents.
  • Manage work orders and communicate with facilities team to complete the tasks.
  • Worked with international dorm, which gave experience working with people from all cultures and backgrounds.

After School Care/Summer Camp

Leeds City Schools
Leeds, AL
06.2015 - 07.2017
  • Organized and implemented daily activities for the kids, including arts and crafts, sports, outdoor games, swimming, and field trips.
  • Assisted with the supervision of kids in all activities to ensure safety.
  • Enforced rules and regulations to keep staff members and children safe.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Troy University
Troy, AL
05.2021

Skills

  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Quality Control
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Workload Management
  • Written/Verbal Communication
  • Team Training

Certification

  • Laboratory Animal technician (LAT)
  • Bio Safety level 3 training and waste disposal
  • GLP training and QC compliance

References

· Synthia Mayfield smayfield@southernresearch.org, 205-704-1919

· Dana Skillman dskillman@southernresearch.org, 205-567-4085

· Kalei Files kfiles@leedsk12.org, 205-532-9899

Timeline

Associate InVivo Technician

Southern Research
12.2021 - Current

Animal Care Technician

Southern Research
07.2021 - 01.2022

Resident Assistant

Troy University
08.2019 - 05.2021

After School Care/Summer Camp

Leeds City Schools
06.2015 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Troy University

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