Paul Talis
Towson
Summary
Experienced animal care technician with a strong background in animal behavior principles. Proficient in record-keeping software and adept at providing administrative and animal care support. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with animals of various temperaments and conditions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Animal Care Technician III
Bakinaw-Scitech
04.2025 - Current
- Training and Mentoring
- Guided and supported team members to enhance skill development and collaboration
- Advanced Husbandry
- Health & Behavior Monitoring
- Executed specialized technical methods in daily operations to ensure optimal animal care
- Maintained accurate records to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
- Facility Maintenance
Animal Care Technician II
FEFA/Bakinaw
10.2023 - 04.2025
- Conducted health assessments and behavior observations
- Performed technical procedures, ensuring animal health and safety during operations
- Improved animal welfare using specialized techniques for care and rehabilitation
- Maintained accurate documentation and compliance with regulatory standards
- Facility Maintenance
Shift Lead
DogiZone
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Monitored animal health by collecting data on appetite, habits, and physical appearance to identify stress or illness.
- Mitigated risks related to dangerous animal behaviors through proactive management.
- Ensured animal well-being through safe handling during routine care.
- Prioritized tasks efficiently in a fast-paced setting to enhance productivity.
- Prepared diets for animals, clean and fill water containers along with administration of medicine
Research Lab Technician, Acting Lab Manager
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
02.2019 - 04.2023
- Consistent utilization of proper Wet Lab methods and procedures to ensure a sterile and healthy environment for lab work and mouse work
- Conducted mouse colony work including handling, organizing, tagging, and genotyping mice, administering Vet-suggested treatment, and setting up matings and disposals following pre-approved protocols.
- Managed lab supplies and equipment, scheduling maintenance and maintaining up-to-date inventory to support lab operations
- Acquired materials through SAP, Johns Hopkins Corestore, and online marketplaces to ensure resource availability for experiments
- Conducted material handling per GMP, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and safety regulations
- Taught laboratory and mouse colony procedures to undergraduates, Masters, Doctorate, and Postdoctoral students, enhancing their practical skills and knowledge
Lab Technologist
Becton Dickinson
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Applied Wet Lab methods and procedures to ensure accurate and reliable results
- Ensured availability of necessary lab supplies and equipment for experiments
- Conducted material handling per GMP, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and safety regulations
- Facilitated communication between shifts, managers, and production lines to enhance operational efficiency
- Developed time management and assessment skills to optimize workflow in a manufacturing setting
Education
B.A - Biology
Hood College
05-2017
Skills
- Animal handling
- Husbandry practices
- Health assessment
- Behavior assessment
- Documentation
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Problem solving
- Leadership and team management
- Interpersonal communication
Certification
ALAT, 06/25
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Animal Care Technician III
Bakinaw-Scitech
04.2025 - Current
Animal Care Technician II
FEFA/Bakinaw
10.2023 - 04.2025
Shift Lead
DogiZone
04.2023 - 08.2023
Research Lab Technician, Acting Lab Manager
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
02.2019 - 04.2023
Lab Technologist
Becton Dickinson
01.2018 - 02.2019
B.A - Biology
Hood College