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Veronica Knickerbocker

Ellsworth,ME

Summary

Detail-oriented Research Assistant with experience in performing clerical and laboratory work to advance research goals. Drives team success through expertise in data review, reporting, and specimen handling. Specializes in [Area of study]. Dedicated professional skilled in sample collection, data recording, and instrument calibration. Resourceful and adaptable individual with extensive experience developing and conducting experiments to document results for studies. Comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines, and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions. Reliable individual with skills and experience as a Laboratory Technician. Smart and committed to a job well done, offering exceptional drive. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals. Seeking and maintaining a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Assistant III

The Jackson Laboratory
03.2018 - Current
  • Proficiency with NBP core software systems: iLab, Galaxy, Prism and Platform for Science Core Informatics
  • Independently run behavioral phenotyping assays with strict adherence to SOPs and in accordance with IACUCU guideline in the following assays: Contextual Fear Conditioning Protocol 3, Delayed Spatial, ECT, Elevated Zero Maze, Frailty, Grip, Grooming Protocol Spontaneous and Induce, Light/Dark, Nest Building, Novel Object Recognition, Open Field, Pre-Pulse/Acoustic Startle, Rotarod, Spontaneous Alternation, Touchscreen, Water Maze, von Frey, and Running Wheel
  • Conduct studies based upon standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Ensure functionality of instrumentation and testing platforms
  • Execute experiments under rigorous scientific control
  • Wrote a SPIFF for the new set-up of equipment for Grooming
  • Write and maintain SOPs to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Ensure the integrity, quality control and quality assurance of all data collected
  • Upload data to database system within agreed upon timelines
  • Analyze the data to identify parameters of interest and generate reports for our investigators using the most suitable application e.g
  • Excel, Galaxy or Prism statistical and graphing software, PowerPoint, Platform for Science and Mouse Phenotyping Database
  • Comply with all IACUC regulations regarding the care and use of experimental animals and remain current in relevant technologies and paradigms through literature search, attending seminars, workshops, and courses
  • Lead CBA L3 orientations to new employees and customers
  • Trained new hires and unassisted users to perform in multiple assays that we perform in the NBP
  • I was part of the Publication about the Evaluation of tarsal injuries in C57BL/6J male mice
  • Cross-trained for the PCI core on DEXA.

Animal Care Technician

The Jackson Laboratory
11.2015 - 03.2018
  • Mouse husbandry
  • Maintain a sanitary environment and prepare animals for shipping
  • Ensured the health and well-being of laboratory mice in compliance with JAX standards and animal welfare regulations
  • Competent in certified laboratory practices including handling and restraint, ear-tagging, ear-notching, tail-tipping, JAX-ES CO2 euthanasia, and secondary pregnancy euthanasia
  • Maintained and often exceeded departmental standards in box-changing, tail-tipping and genotype processing count
  • Independently maintained colonies of mice through specific instruction of customers and Project Managers
  • Observed and recorded progeny, phenotypes, and behavior in respect to their genetic dispositions
  • Consistently abided by strict hygiene and sterilization protocols to preserve the health status and integrity of the mice
  • Proficient in specialized genotyping databases such as TGS, CHDI, BMS and Transnetyx
  • Working in a highly controlled clean room environment at a fast paced that provides continuous physical movement.

Caterer

Bobby O’Brian
06.2013 - 09.2015
  • Provided quality foods with an attractive presentation while maintaining sanitary standards
  • Took into account portion control to avoid profit loss and unnecessary waste
  • Delivered meals directly to the tables while coordinating the clearing of discarded dishes.

Customer Service Associate

Walmart
11.2013 - 06.2015
  • Managed cash flow and money transfers using internal and point of service software
  • Maintained hospitality and composure during difficult situations such as unhappy customers
  • Resolved or redirected customer complaints and handled exchanges and returns.

Housekeeper

Self Employed
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Provided seasonal turnover for customers seeking a deep clean for their home
  • Cleaned and sanitized to the homeowner’s standard
  • Was held responsible for and respectfully worked around the belongings and property of others.

Cook

The Quietside Café
05.2013 - 06.2013
  • Helped the kitchen workers in the preparation of food items and setup
  • Prepared a variety of foods and covered, dated, and correctly stored all food prep item
  • Maintained uppermost hygienic standards and constantly practiced safe food handling
  • Notified the appropriate person in advance of likely shortages.

Education

GED -

Mount Desert Island High School
01.2013

Skills

  • Fluent in English and Spanish
  • Fast-paced worker, yet extremely careful and detail oriented
  • Organized and consistently punctual
  • Dependable and dedicated to assigned work
  • Continually willing to learn and enjoy challenges
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Microsoft Office
  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Data Collection
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Data Entry
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Data Analysis
  • Research and analysis
  • Attention to Detail
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Documentation skills
  • Research methods
  • Quantitative and qualitative analysis
  • Document Management
  • Laboratory Operations
  • Database Research
  • Scientific Experiments
  • Observational research
  • Lab Equipment Operation
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Research and publication
  • Experimental design
  • Project Planning
  • Lab Safety
  • Research Project Design
  • Work Prioritization
  • Quality Assurance
  • Lab operations
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Equipment management
  • R Programming
  • Leading Discussion Groups
  • Running experiments
  • Materials restocking
  • Subject History Documentation
  • Experiment development
  • Conducting assays
  • Activity tracking
  • Equipment Maintenance

Certification

  • First Aid Certification

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Research Assistant III

The Jackson Laboratory
03.2018 - Current

Animal Care Technician

The Jackson Laboratory
11.2015 - 03.2018

Customer Service Associate

Walmart
11.2013 - 06.2015

Caterer

Bobby O’Brian
06.2013 - 09.2015

Cook

The Quietside Café
05.2013 - 06.2013

Housekeeper

Self Employed
01.2013 - 01.2015

GED -

Mount Desert Island High School
Veronica Knickerbocker