Shannon Oakley
Sanford,NC
Summary
Self-motivated, compassionate individual with a dedication to animal care and welfare, healthy working relationships, and stress-free happy animals and customers. Passionate about learning and continued education opportunities.
Laboratory science professional with history of supporting research through meticulous animal care and facility management. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic research settings, contributing to team collaboration and achieving results. Proficient in animal handling, health monitoring, and maintaining sterile environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Support Technician
UNC Research
03.2022 - Current
- Daily care of research animals including cage changing, cleaning, sanitation, animal observation, handling, and restraint.
- Assist in completing husbandry training for new and/or transferred staff.
- Handle/restrain laboratory animals including mice, rats, dogs, and pigs as necessary and follow proper procedures for assessing health of the animal.
- Specialized husbandry with a hemophiliac colony of canines.
- Assist with sample collection, including tissue, fecal, blood, swab, etc.
- Triage vet cases – Assess, evaluate, and implement treatment plans for a select subset of animal health conditions as well as administering routine treatments as directed by Veterinarians/Vet care staff.
- Utilize the VetCare system to document and track health cases.
- Prioritize animal welfare cases appropriately.
- Maintain knowledge competency with biohazard safety, research/treatment techniques and procedures, vet medical terminology, sanitation and safety procedures, and policies and procedures for the care of rodents and USDA covered species.
- Assist with placing feed and supply orders, facility tours and orientations, work order submission for routine issues, and preparation and storage of appropriate facility paperwork.
- Document and maintain record logs of health checks, feedings, sanitation, and various other relevant data as required by SOPs.
- Stepped in to perform supervisory roles, including overseeing large animal transport, husbandry employees, end of study reports/information, and all previously mentioned RST duties.
Lab Animal Technician
UNC Research
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Responsible for the care of the microenvironment of animals including the changing or cleaning of housing on a designated schedule.
- Monitor feed, water, bedding, and enrichment in animal cages.
- Receive and prepare animals for transfer.
- Follow proper procedures for assessing the health of the animals and reporting any health issues.
- Handle/restrain laboratory animals as necessary.
- Perform euthanasia procedures of rodent species under established Standard Operating Procedures.
- Maintain knowledge competency with biohazard safety, research/treatment techniques and procedures, operation and use of equipment, sanitation and safety procedures, and policies and procedures for the care of rodents and USDA covered species, and government housing laws.
- Document and maintain record logs of health checks, feedings, sanitation, and various other relevant data as required by SOP.
Server/Bartender/Bar Back
The Corner Tavern and Grill
08.2017 - 12.2020
- Handled heavy lifting of kegs, boxes, glassware, and more in a fast paced environment in order to keep a well stocked bar and restaurant.
- Consistently provided excellent customer service, resulting in high customer satisfaction and returning guests.
- Adapted to new styles of serving and guidelines for cleaning due to Covid-19 to protect customers and fellow employees.
Education
High School Diploma -
Green Hope High School
Cary, NC01.2014
Skills
- Animal handling and restraint
- Attention to detail
- Documentation
- Adept with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
- Troubleshooting abilities
- Safety compliance
Accomplishments
- RALAT, ALAT certified.
- Received UNC Employee Excellence award in 2022.
- Supervised team of up to 10 staff members.
Timeline
Research Support Technician
UNC Research
03.2022 - Current
Lab Animal Technician
UNC Research
12.2020 - 03.2022
Server/Bartender/Bar Back
The Corner Tavern and Grill
08.2017 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Green Hope High School
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