Michael Cisneros
San Diego,TX
Summary
Skilled Laboratory Animal Technician with experience in animal care, laboratory procedures, and regulatory compliance. Familiarity with various types of laboratory animals and adept at ensuring humane treatment and welfare. Demonstrated ability to contribute to research goals through precise record-keeping, careful observation, and effective communication. Previous role involved improving animal housing standards resulting in enhanced overall lab efficiency.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Animal Technician 3
Inotiv LAMS West Inc.
Alice, Texas
12.2019 - Current
- Provided daily care and husbandry of laboratory animals, including feeding, watering, cleaning cages, monitoring health and behavior.
- Performed routine animal handling activities such as weighing and restraining animals for injections or blood collection.
- Conducted weekly health assessments to monitor the general health of all animals in the facility.
- Ensured that all animal housing areas were maintained according to established protocols and standards.
- Assisted with the development of new protocols related to laboratory animal care and use.
- Prepared solutions and medications for administration to laboratory animals according to prescribed instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of animal inventory and usage in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Participated in training programs related to proper techniques for humane animal handling, restraint, injection, anesthesia induction.
- Ordered supplies necessary for day-to-day operations such as food items, bedding material, disinfectants.
Juvenile Secuity Officer
San Diego Juvenile Corrections Center
San Diego, Texas
02.2017 - 11.2018
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with government regulations.
- Ensured the safety of personnel, equipment, and materials through the enforcement of safety protocols.
- Monitored all operations for potential security risks and threats.
- Supervised subordinate staff in carrying out daily duties and activities.
- Provided guidance to team members on how to effectively complete tasks within established timelines.
- Organized and coordinated meetings between senior management and other departments across the organization.
- Assisted in developing organizational structures that optimized job responsibilities.
- Ensured the security and confidentiality of sensitive information.
Senior Husbandry (Breeding) Tech 4
Covance Research Products
Alice, Texas
02.2007 - 02.2016
- Monitored food and water intake for all laboratory animals and ensured adequate supply of consumables.
- Provided humane care for research animals according to established guidelines.
- Weighed laboratory animals regularly to monitor their growth progress.
- Prepared solutions and diets according to standard formulas.
- Cleaned cages, feeders, water bottles, floors, walls, and equipment used in animal facilities using disinfectants approved by institutional policies.
- Restrained uncooperative animals when necessary using approved methods while minimizing stress levels.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving injured or ill laboratory animals.
- Participated in educational programs regarding ethical conduct towards lab animals.
- Attended regular training sessions organized by the institution to stay up-to-date with current practices in animal care.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Crew Pusher
Rem Torque Test
Alice, Texas
01.2000 - 08.2006
- Ensured the safe operation of all crew pusher equipment.
- Supervised and coordinated activities of personnel engaged in operating, repairing and maintaining drilling rigs.
- Maintained records related to crew pushers, such as daily reports, safety logs and maintenance records.
- Performed routine inspections of crew pusher equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Assisted with rigging up and down of drill pipe, casing and other materials on drilling rigs.
- Monitored operations to detect malfunctions or substandard performance of crew pushers.
- Identified and reported any potential hazards associated with the use of crew pushers.
- Evaluated work procedures to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and safety.
- Repaired minor defects on crews' machines using hand tools, power tools or welding equipment.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while working with hazardous materials.
- Monitored roustabout workers and trained on safety and company standards.
- Troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs on field equipment.
- Inspected equipment before and after use to increase longevity and maximize safety.
- Cleaned and inspected rig and drilling equipment and implemented practices to prevent equipment rust or corrosion.
Specialist E4
United States Army
Killeen, TX
08.1994 - 08.2000
- Operated and maintained machine guns, small arms, and other weapons systems.
- Conducted preventive maintenance checks and services on assigned weapons systems.
- Inspected weapon components to ensure proper working order.
- Performed safety checks on all issued weapons prior to use.
- Assisted in the development of training plans for gunnery operations.
- Developed range qualification standards for personnel using various weapon systems.
- Supervised loading, unloading, and handling of ammunition during firing exercises.
- Repaired malfunctioning weapons or parts as needed using special tools or equipment.
- Instructed personnel in the proper techniques for handling, aiming, and firing machine guns.
- Participated in field exercises involving simulated battle scenarios.
- Monitored and secured weapons, ammunition and equipment.
Education
Certificate - Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician
American Association of Laboratory Animal Science
Memphis, TN09-2009
High School Diploma -
Alice High School
Alice, TX05-1994
Skills
- Proper Animal Restraint
- Regulatory Documentation
- Animal behavior observation
- Team collaboration abilities
- Sample collection techniques
- Anesthesia Administration
- Problem-Solving
- Animal Biosecurity
- Animal Handling
- Animal Nutrition
- Disease and chronic condition treatment
- Effective Communication
- Organizational Skills
Timeline
Laboratory Animal Technician 3
Inotiv LAMS West Inc.
12.2019 - Current
Juvenile Secuity Officer
San Diego Juvenile Corrections Center
02.2017 - 11.2018
Senior Husbandry (Breeding) Tech 4
Covance Research Products
02.2007 - 02.2016
Crew Pusher
Rem Torque Test
01.2000 - 08.2006
Specialist E4
United States Army
08.1994 - 08.2000
Certificate - Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician
American Association of Laboratory Animal Science
High School Diploma -
Alice High School
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