Tracy Korasick
Elizabeth,Colorado
Summary
Senior Research Professional with expertise in veterinary medicine and surgical technology. Proficient in managing complex procedures, colony management, and delivering quality care. Dedicated to client education and team collaboration, ensuring a calm and focused approach in challenging situations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Service Senior Professional
University of Colorado
Aurora, CO
01.2021 - Current
- Neuroscience research including Stereotaxic surgery, Steam/Gas Sterilization, disinfection, Virus dilution approaches for Stereotaxic, Immunohistochemistry, Immunostaining, Cryosection, Histology, Perfusion (fixed/Acute Slices), Microscopy imaging (slide scanner), Brain harvesting, Blocking and freezing brains, Detailed record keeping for anesthetic procedures, Sample collection/preparing/labeling, Biohazard protocols for chemical waste treatments and disposal.
- Working independently and adjusting schedules accordingly.
- Training rotation students.
- Colony Management including Spreadsheet records, 28 different genetic models management, Breeder management, Weans, Pad tattoos/ear tags, Tail/Ear snips, Genotyping, Animal orders/transfers, developing new mouse strains, genotype probe set up/Translations, Study related sick/Injured care including medication management, IV/SQ/IP/RO injections and blood draws.
- Rodent surgery, C-sections, enucleations, mini morphine pellet implants, cranial sutures closures,
- Training rotation students.
Veterinary Technician/Laboratory Resources
University of Colorado
Aurora, CO
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Sample collection/preparing/labeling.
- Prescribe/Dose/Calculate an array of oral/injectable/topical Medications.
- Operating room tech, sterilize processing tech, equipment/instrument maintenance, gas/steam sterilization, of surgical instruments, ultrasonic cleaner, operating room prep Surgical pack prep and quality control for Multiple labs and procedures.
- Diagnostic lab maintenance.
- Detailed record keeping for all anesthetic procedures; sick and injured reports and intake of study animals.
- Working independently and adjusting schedules accordingly.
- Setting up educational courses and professionally training lab members.
- Controlled drug inventory and audits.
- Lab animal surgery and procedures including: Intracardiac Injections/Blood Withdrawal; Tail Vein Injections/Blood Withdrawal; Retro-Orbital Bleeds/Injections; Enucleations; Amputations; IP/IM/SQ injections; Large/small/Lab Animal Anesthesia; Radiographs;
- Surgery prep, IV Catheters, Fluids pumps, Analgesia, Pre/Post operative care. General Anesthesia, SpO2, Capnography, EKG, BP, Temp.
- CT, Digital Radiographs, Ultrasound.
Veterinary Technician / Onsite Laboratory Manager/surgical tech
Central Kentucky Veterinary Center
Georgetown, KY
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Operated and performed QC on Diagnostic Equipment such as Blood Analyzers, ICU Units, IV Pumps, Anesthesia Units, Digital Radiograph, and Ultrasound Equipment.
- Collected Tissue, Feces, Blood and Urine Samples for Examination and Analysis.
- Created Blood, Urine, Cytology and Dermatological Essays.
- Executed routine laboratory procedures including hematology, microbiology, parasitology, blood chemistry, urinalysis, and serology.
- Developed blood, urine, cytology, and dermatological essays for diagnostic purposes.
- Executed routine laboratory procedures including hematology, microbiology, parasitology, blood chemistry, urinalysis, and serology to ensure accurate diagnostic results.
- Administered and Applied Treatments, Drugs, Oxygen Therapy, Medications, and Immunological Agents.
- Conducted radiographs and ultrasounds for diagnostic purposes.
- Applied medications and immunological agents during patient care.
- Implemented biohazard protocols for safely handling chemotherapy treatments and disposal of related materials.
- Provided client education and care regarding treatment options and pet health.
- Documented patient history, signalment, and triage information to support accurate diagnosis.
- Assisted in orthopedic surgeries by preparing instruments and supporting surgical team.
- Performed dental procedures including cleanings and extractions.
- Reproductive management, BSC, semen Cryopreservation/semen banking, AI/ Surgical AI assistants, C-Section assistants, progesterone, prostaglandin.
Education
Laboratory Animal Technologist - Transgenic Cell Models
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
Memphis, TN01-2022
Laboratory Safety and Management - Lab Animal Manipulations and Surgery
University of Colorado
Aurora, CO01-2021
Lab Analyzer QC/Maintenance -
IDEXX Laboratories
Lexington, KY01-2017
Extraction And Activation Adipose Stem Cells - Veterinary Science
MediVet Biologics
Nicholasville01-2015
Canine Reproduction Workshop - Veterinary Science
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY01-2011
Veterinary Technology and Medicine -
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN01-2007
AGS - Computer Science
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL01-1998
Skills
- Experimental surgery
- Immunohistochemistry
- Animal husbandry
- Tissue culture
- Anesthesia management
- Biohazard protocols
- Colony management
Awards
- Specialized Reproduction Large, Small and Laboratory Animals
- AAHA Accreditation
- Certified STEM Cell Research Practices and Performance
- Certificate Lab Animal Anesthesia
- Certified Phlebotomy in Large, Small, and Laboratory Animals
- Specialized Dental Practice Large and Small Animals
Degrees
- AAS
- RVT
- LAT
Timeline
Research Service Senior Professional
University of Colorado
01.2021 - Current
Veterinary Technician/Laboratory Resources
University of Colorado
01.2018 - 01.2021
Veterinary Technician / Onsite Laboratory Manager/surgical tech
Central Kentucky Veterinary Center
01.2010 - 01.2018
Laboratory Animal Technologist - Transgenic Cell Models
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
Laboratory Safety and Management - Lab Animal Manipulations and Surgery
University of Colorado
Lab Analyzer QC/Maintenance -
IDEXX Laboratories
Extraction And Activation Adipose Stem Cells - Veterinary Science
MediVet Biologics
Canine Reproduction Workshop - Veterinary Science
University of Kentucky
Veterinary Technology and Medicine -
Purdue University
AGS - Computer Science
Prairie State College