Sara Burrow
Austin,TX
Summary
Operations and Administrative Professional with more than 10 years of experience managing complex operations, coordinating cross-functional teams, maintaining regulatory documentation, supervising staff, and improving organizational processes in highly regulated environments. Recognized for exceptional organization, problem solving, process improvement, and communication. Seeking administrative, operations, project coordination, or executive support opportunities where strong organizational and leadership skills can contribute to team success.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor, Animal Resource Center
University Of Texas At Austin
10.2025 - Current
- Supervise daily operations across multiple research facilities by coordinating staff schedules, workflow, and operational priorities.
- Lead, mentor, and train employees while promoting compliance with institutional policies and standard operating procedures.
- Maintain accurate documentation, operational records, and compliance reports in a highly regulated environment.
- Collaborate with researchers, veterinarians, facilities personnel, and leadership to resolve operational issues and support research activities.
- Identify process improvements that increase efficiency, organization, and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate inspections, audits, and quality assurance initiatives to ensure operational readiness.
Manager, Animal Care
Neuralink
02.2020 - 10.2025
- Managed the startup and day-to-day operations of a new research facility, developing workflows, documentation systems, and operational processes from the ground up.
- Supervised, trained, and evaluated staff while fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures, policies, and training materials to support organizational consistency.
- Coordinated cross-functional projects involving researchers, veterinary staff, facilities, and leadership.
- Oversaw regulatory documentation, inspections, and accreditation activities to maintain compliance with organizational and industry standards.
- Improved operational efficiency through process evaluation, workflow optimization, and problem solving.
Senior Animal Technician
California National Primate Research Center, UC Davis
09.2015 - 02.2020
- Coordinated daily operational activities supporting research programs in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Maintained detailed records, documentation, and reports with a high degree of accuracy and organization.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support research operations and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Trained and mentored new employees on procedures, documentation, and organizational standards.
- Assisted with inspections, quality assurance initiatives, and continuous process improvement efforts.
Animal Technician
Jackson Laboratory
01.2015 - 09.2015
- Maintained accurate operational records and documentation while supporting daily laboratory operations.
- Followed detailed standard operating procedures and quality standards within a regulated environment.
- Identified and communicated operational concerns promptly to support team efficiency and organizational goals.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Austin Community College
Austin, TX2028
Skills
- Operations Management
- Administrative Support
- Project Coordination
- Regulatory Compliance
- Documentation & Records Management
- Process Improvement
- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Development
- Policy & Procedure Implementation
- Staff Supervision & Training
- Team Leadership
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Scheduling & Workflow Coordination
- Quality Assurance
- Data Management
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Problem Solving & Organizational Skills
Certification
- AALAS Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT), 2016
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), 2025
Timeline
Supervisor, Animal Resource Center
University Of Texas At Austin
10.2025 - Current
Manager, Animal Care
Neuralink
02.2020 - 10.2025
Senior Animal Technician
California National Primate Research Center, UC Davis
09.2015 - 02.2020
Animal Technician
Jackson Laboratory
01.2015 - 09.2015
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Austin Community College