Scotty Dowdy
Middlesex,NC
Summary
I am a dedicated LATG and AIMS Tattoo certified laboratory research professional with 17+ years of hands-on experience in colony management, breeding programs, and animal husbandry. Recognized for integrity, attention to detail, and strong work ethic, skilled in team training, investigator collaboration, and ensuring the highest standards of animal care and compliance. I am ready for growth in my career and eager for new challenges.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Animal Breeding Specialist
National Institute Of Environmental Health Sciences
Durham, NC
10.2022 - Current
- Train and oversee Breeding Technicians and Colony Managers in the development and maintenance of breeding colonies.
- Maintain communication (written and verbal) with multiple investigators regarding multiple colonies.
- Participate in monthly manager meetings to address colony performance and program improvements.
- Create and maintain spreadsheets to support colony tracking and reporting.
- Collaborate with investigators to review breeding performance and ensure study requirements are met.
- Ensure completion of all duties pertaining to breeding and assist with any technical breeding support.
- Communicate with Colony Manager Supervisor on all duties regarding breeding to guarantee continued support for ongoing studies.
- Serve as second in command to Colony Manager Supervisor and their stand in when absent.
Laboratory Animal Colony Manager
National Institute Of Environmental Health Sciences
Durham, NC
08.2016 - 10.2022
- Maintained communication (verbal and written) with multiple investigators regarding multiple colony statuses.
- Assisted with colony startup, maintenance, and troubleshooting challenges among colonies.
- Perform daily breeding checks to ensure the highest breeding potential of colonies.
- Implemented recommendations to enhance colony performance and meet study needs.
- Monitored the animals behavior and recognized any clinical signs.
- Aided fellow coworkers in duties when time was permitted.
- Cross trained on breeding regimens to assist with workload during coworker absences.
Owner/ Manager
SBQ, Inc.
Middlesex, NC
11.2003 - 07.2018
- Managed a commercial cleaning franchise with multiple accounts.
- Hired, trained and supervised staff while performing all administrative duties.
- Handled budgets, ordered supplies, and ensured quality completion.
Laboratory Animal Breeding Technician
National Institute Of Environmental Health Sciences
Durham, NC
09.2007 - 08.2016
- Set up breeders and time-mated animals to maintain colonies and for research studies.
- Completed daily breeding checks to ensure efficiency of colonies.
- Performed animal identification (tattooing, ear notching, tail biopsies).
- Documented weekly inventory and maintained accurate records.
- Completed daily animal husbandry duties (feeding, watering, cage changing).
- Monitored the animals behavior and recognized any clinical signs.
- Aided fellow coworkers in duties when time was permitted.
Laboratory Animal Technician
Charles River Laboratories
Raleigh, NC
01.2000 - 07.2002
- Cared for nucleus and expansion colonies.
- Weighed and gathered animals for stock and research orders.
- Completed daily animal husbandry duties (feeding, watering, cage changing).
Education
High School Diploma -
Southern Nash High School
Bailey, NC06.1992
Skills
- Animal Breeding & Colony Management
- Investigator Collaboration & Support
- Data Tracking & Spreadsheet Management
- Team Leadership & Training
- Detail Orientated
- Observant
- Organized
- Self-Starter
- Written & Oral Communication
- Technical breeding support
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
Certification
- Laboratory Animal Technician
- Laboratory Animal Technologist
- AIMS Tattoo
Timeline
Laboratory Animal Breeding Specialist
National Institute Of Environmental Health Sciences
10.2022 - Current
Laboratory Animal Colony Manager
National Institute Of Environmental Health Sciences
08.2016 - 10.2022
Laboratory Animal Breeding Technician
National Institute Of Environmental Health Sciences
09.2007 - 08.2016
Owner/ Manager
SBQ, Inc.
11.2003 - 07.2018
Laboratory Animal Technician
Charles River Laboratories
01.2000 - 07.2002
High School Diploma -
Southern Nash High School
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