Valentina Locci
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced Lab Manager with over 10 years of expertise in laboratory operations, animal research, and team management. Proven track record in lab purchasing, budget management, breeding and maintaining mouse colonies, and supervising experiments. Seeking to leverage expertise in laboratory management to excel as a Laboratory Manager at the University of Chicago. Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Support Virtual Lab Manager (sVLM) Operations
HappiLabs
08.2023 - Current
- Managed a team of Support Virtual Lab Managers, facilitating communication and overseeing laboratory operations
- Played a key role in hiring and termination processes for sVLMs
- Facilitated onboarding for new hires and managed workload distribution
- Collaborated with Team Leaders to review metrics and ensure workloads are manageable
- Ensured punctuality and accurate hour tracking for hourly sVLMs
- Organized employee meetings, fostering effective communication
- Presented progress reports and resolved issues during team meetings.
Virtual Lab Manager
HappiLabs
09.2021 - Current
- Resolved logistics and supply chain issues, communicating with scientists and customers to provide optimal service
- Participated in customer and company meetings to anticipate and resolve issues
- Managed data for analysis and review during company meetings
- Utilized software including Google Sheets, Spendwise, Quickbooks, and Procurify for accounting and procurement.
Support Virtual Lab Manager
HappiLabs
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Communicated with customer service and sales representatives to obtain order updates and technical information
- Managed invoicing and solved logistics and supply chain issues.
Research Collaborator
Post Doctorate, University of Illinois at Chicago
07.2016 - 08.2020
- Conducted research using animal models of psychiatric disorders, prenatal ethanol exposure, and idiopathic autism
- Summarized key results for co-authored publications in neuroscience and related fields
- Presented findings at university meetings and conferences.
Education
Ph.D in Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience -
University of Sassari
01.2017
Master’s Degree in NeuroPsychobiology -
University of Cagliari
01.2013
Bachelor’s Degree in Experimental Biology -
University of Cagliari
01.2011
Skills
- Laboratory Management
- Animal Research (Mouse Models)
- Budget Management
- Purchasing and Procurement
- Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Development
- Scientific Communication
- Software Proficiency (Google Sheets, Spendwise, Quickbooks, Procurify)
- Team Leadership
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Staff Training and Development
City
Downers Grove
State
IL
Volunteer Experience
- Co-Chair of the DEI Committee, HappiLabs, Chicago, IL, 11/01/22, Present, Developed diversity initiatives and policies to support equity for all employees.
- Co-Director/Director of Programming, UIC Postdoctoral Association, Chicago, IL, 06/01/19, 08/01/20, Organized seminars and events for postdoctoral scholars.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Manager of Support Virtual Lab Manager (sVLM) Operations
HappiLabs
08.2023 - Current
Virtual Lab Manager
HappiLabs
09.2021 - Current
Support Virtual Lab Manager
HappiLabs
09.2020 - 09.2021
Research Collaborator
Post Doctorate, University of Illinois at Chicago
07.2016 - 08.2020
Ph.D in Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience -
University of Sassari
Master’s Degree in NeuroPsychobiology -
University of Cagliari
Bachelor’s Degree in Experimental Biology -
University of Cagliari
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