Sangeeta Gohain
Priority One Services, Inc., (FDA) White Oak, MD
North Potomac,MD
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience
Dedicated and experienced professional in laboratory animals support and care, supervising caretaking staff and overall animal facility. 14 years of experience in assisting laboratory research using technical accuracy, operational organization, and collaborative communication to support ongoing research both in private and federal research environments. Proven ability to enhance research outcomes through meticulous data recording and effective team collaboration. Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety while supporting scientific studies and training new staff.
Work History
Floor Leader 1
1 Year 3 Months- Delegate and manage caretaking staff handling various species.
- Inspect daily/weekly/monthly duties in the animal rooms. Perform ATP and Air Flow testing in the animal rooms.
- Perform monthly QAs in the designated rooms.
- Assist the caretaking staff in the weekly Animal Census Count.
- Supervise and train personnel per the SOP outlined.
- Review SOP’s periodically for compliance with the IACUC guidelines.
- Facilitating semi-annual inspections program reviews, including recording deficiencies and corrections to be completed before imposed deadlines.
- Conduct Company events that involve staff.
Specialist
9 Years 1 Month- Contributed to successful completion of research studies by providing technical support in tasks, such as, drug delivery through various routes like PO (gavage), IP, IV, anesthesia administration and radiation therapy.
- Supported scientific research projects by assisting researchers with the preparation of study materials, documentation, and ensuring protocol compliance.
- Performed euthanasia according to established protocols when necessary for humane reasons or completion of studies, ensuring minimal distress to animals involved. Improved animal welfare by closely monitoring their behavior for signs of illness or discomfort and promptly reporting concerns to veterinarians.
- Trained new Post doc Fellows on standard operating procedures, safety protocols, and best practices in animal care.
- Maintained professional knowledge base by attending relevant workshops, seminars, training sessions, or continuing education opportunities related to Laboratory Animal Technician responsibilities.
- Ensured accurate data collection through meticulous record-keeping of daily animal observations and experimental results. Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.
- Organized shipments of live animals.
Laboratory Animal Technician
3 Years 8 Months- Promoted a clean and safe work environment through strict adherence to sanitation guidelines for both equipment and personal protective wear.
- Reduced stress levels in laboratory animals with proper handling techniques and environmental enrichment strategies.
- Managed breeding colonies for multiple species by monitoring mating pairs, tracking pregnancies, and weaning offspring according to established protocols.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarians.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment.
- Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.
Education
Master of Arts (MA) - Environmental Science
Skills
Facility operations
Staff scheduling
Workplace safety
Attention to detail
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Cleaning and sanitizing
Excellent communication
Organizational skills
Motivational skills
Team management
Employee training
Certification
- Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) Certification, Sep. 2018 (AALAS)
- Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) Certification, June 2019 (AALAS)
Timeline
Floor Leader 1
Priority One Services, Inc., (FDA) White Oak, MD
05.2025 - CurrentRead More
Specialist
Leidos Biomedical, (NIH) Bethesda, MD
04.2016 - 05.2025Read More
Laboratory Animal Technician
Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH
02.2012 - 10.2015Read More
North-Eastern Hill University
Master of Arts (MA) from Environmental Science
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