Katherine Lorenzo
Methuen,MA
Summary
Since starting in 2015, at Charles River’s (CRL) department Genetically Engineered Models and Services (GEMS). I started as a temporary support technician and was quickly hired as a permanent technician. During my first year, I learned extensive knowledge in handling and working with mice and rats. My understanding and dedication for animal care led me to be rapidly being promoted. I have since then transition to the In Vivo Biosafety (IVB) department which have allow me to learn a plethora of new skill sets. Throughout my career at CRL, I have become a proven team player with the ability to meet deadlines, manage high priority projects, and better understand the species we work with.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Component Tester
VPT Components
Lawrence, MA
04.2024 - Current
- Performed exploratory testing to identify defects in the application or system under test.
- Utilized bug tracking systems such as JIRA to report, track and resolve identified issues.
- Made adjustments to equipment or calibrated instruments to required tolerances.
Quality Control
Meridian
Billerica, USA
09.2023 - Current
- Maintain a safe work environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies including the use of PPE
- Perform manual and automated assembly/packaging of commercial diagnostic products and kits
- Complete daily documentation required for production procedures and supplemental documentation as needed
- Audit own paperwork for corrections, missing, and/or incomplete information ensuring that it is neat
- Comply with all Osha, FDA, ISO, Quality System, company, and departmental requirements
- Inventory control
- Monitor process samplings and inspections
- Other duties as required
Technologist (IVB)
Charles River Laboratories
Wilmington, USA
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Performed various laboratory procedures in compliance with cGMP regulations as they apply to the conduct of nonclinical research
- Perform daily test article/substance administration, observation and recording of physical signs of species for contracted laboratory studies
- Assist with preparation of data forms for specialized studies
- Record study parameters as required by protocol
- Ensure raw data records are accurate, complete, and in appropriate order, and meet protocol specifications and or GCMGP requirements
- Assist in preparation of test agents
- Perform all other related duties as assigned
Technologist
Charles River Laboratories
Wilmington, USA
08.2016 - 02.2022
- Performed labs transfers, complex and timely mating schemes for both rats and mice
- Assist in training new personnel
- May act as team leader in specific department projects
- Assist in weekends water, feed, and cleaning of isolators for the Gems department
- Assist in packing and ship animals to customer
- Strictly follow all procedures necessary to maintain the isolators barriers, including correct spraying, and transfer procedures
- Performed PMSG and H&B (IP) injections on mice and worked closely with the Embryology dept
- Complied with all other related duties as assigned
Technician II
Charles River Laboratories
Wilmington, USA
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Responsible for complying with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) pertaining to specific area of responsibility
- Maintain physical environment cleanliness and maintain the overall biosecurity of the animal environment
- Implement breeding procedures as instructed to ensure that customer requests are completed on time
- Complied with all other related duties as assigned
Technician I
Charles River Laboratories
Wilmington, USA
03.2015 - 08.2016
- Perform animal husbandry in isolators and other caging systems, which will include feeding, watering, and cleaning cages as required
- Monitor animal health by observing animal behavior, physical appearance, and physical environment
- Identify and report any abnormal findings
- Maintain accurate departmental/animal records within the internal database system
- Maintain physical environment cleanliness and maintain the overall biosecurity of the animal environment
Support Technician (GEMS Breed)
Charles River Laboratories
Wilmington, USA
08.2014 - 03.2015
- Understand and comply with all SOPs pertaining to specific area
- Perform husbandry and area support cleaning to maintain quality of product
- Assist in recordkeeping to support departmental and customer project goals
- Perform all other related duties as assigned
Education
High School Diploma -
Arecibo Job corps
Garrochales, PR05.2007
Skills
- Intraperitoneal injection (IP)
- Intranasal instillation (IN)
- Per os instillation (by mouth) (PO)
- Intracranial injection (IC)
- Subcutaneous injection (SC)
- Inoculate into the allantoic fluid and yolk sac of embryonated chicken eggs
- Shipping and Receiving
- Data collection - body weights
- Ear tags placement
- Tail Sampling
- Ear Sampling
- Pooling Collection
- Labs Transfer
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Timeline
Component Tester
VPT Components
04.2024 - Current
Quality Control
Meridian
09.2023 - Current
Technologist (IVB)
Charles River Laboratories
02.2022 - 09.2022
Technologist
Charles River Laboratories
08.2016 - 02.2022
Technician II
Charles River Laboratories
08.2016 - 08.2017
Technician I
Charles River Laboratories
03.2015 - 08.2016
Support Technician (GEMS Breed)
Charles River Laboratories
08.2014 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Arecibo Job corps