Leticia Charco
Santa Ana
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate
University Of California, Irvine
Irvine
04.2023 - Current
- Conducted survival and nonsurvival surgeries on rodents in small animal surgery core facility.
- Performed tissue harvests as requested by investigators to support research objectives.
- Maintained compliance with good laboratory practices and ensured safety training documentation.
- Oversaw supply inventory and equipment maintenance for optimal laboratory operation.
- Cleaned and organized lab spaces and materials to uphold a safe working environment.
- Managed animal husbandry tasks, including preparation, recovery, and breeding protocols.
- Assisted with administrative assignments to enhance operational efficiency.
Research Associate I & II
Biomere
Richmond
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Responsible for all basic and complex small animal studies as the primary technician.
- Worked directly with Study Coordinators and/or Scientists on assigned projects.
- Assisted in generating protocol, study amendments, and study timelines.
- Ordered and set-up materials and supplies as required for projects; created/prepared study books.
- Monitored study performance (daily study progress) and the QC of data.
- Tabulated study data and generated draft reports/summary data.
- Provided technical guidance and assisted with the training of personnel; served as a designated trainer for different procedures/processes.
Animal Care Technician III
Biomere
Richmond
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Performed a variety of animal care procedures such as acclimation, handling, and restraint; cage side observations; provided feed, water, enrichment; cage/enclosure cleaning and sanitation; preparation/distribution of medication, specialized diets, etc.
- Maintained appropriate documentation including animal identification, cage side observations, equipment operation and maintenance, and environmental parameters (e.g., temperature, humidity).
- Observed, recorded, and reported atypical findings to veterinary staff and/or senior personnel.
- Performed tasks in accordance with the internal colony management and/or client colony management program.
- Assisted with the set-up, receipt, and unpacking of animal shipments/supplies.
- Operated and maintained equipment (e.g., autoclave, cage washer, rack washer, changing stations, Class II BSC, etc.).
Animal Care Technician II
Genentech
Dixon
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Performed daily animal health observations to monitor health and welfare of animals; recorded and reported animal health concerns.
- Worked closely with Veterinary Staff, assist with animal sample collection and other in vivo procedures as assigned by the on-site facility veterinarian or veterinary staff member.
- Provided appropriate food and water; performed cage changes and/or cage cleaning as required and maintained accurate room maintenance records.
- Maintained a variety of colony lines and performed breeding procedures such as sexing, toe clipping/ear notching, and weaning.
- Performed a variety of technical procedures on rodents, such as, ear tagging, tissue sampling, and euthanasia.
- Received, inspected, and housed incoming animals; cared for and provided for sentinel animals in each rodent housing area as required.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Animal Science
University Of California
Davis, CADavis, CA
Skills
- Animal care and husbandry
- Colony and lab management
- Blood collection techniques
- Terminal procedures and necropsy
- Basic echocardiograms
- Dose and drug administration
- Equipment operation and management
- Data collection and organization
- Surgical techniques
Education Certifications
- Bachelor Of Science, Animal Science, University Of California - Davis, Davis, CA
- ALAT Certification
Timeline
Research Associate
University Of California, Irvine
04.2023 - Current
Research Associate I & II
Biomere
05.2022 - 03.2023
Animal Care Technician III
Biomere
09.2021 - 05.2022
Animal Care Technician II
Genentech
03.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor Of Science - Animal Science
University Of California