Troy Parent
Germantown
Summary
Skilled professional with a strong foundation in a fast-paced laboratory environment, I have developed a comprehensive skill set in data analysis and equipment maintenance. Now, eager to transition into a new field to apply and further develop these skills. Actively seeking a role that highly values precision, analytical thinking, and continuous improvement as key drivers for success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Animal Caretaker
National Institutes of Health
03.2020 - Current
- Understanding of safety requirements
- Complete knowledge of sanitation and sterilization processes
- Use of specialized equipment such as rack washer, autoclave, floor cleaner
- Ability to humanely, handle all species of laboratory animals
- Ability to distinguish unhealthy animals from healthy animals
- Ability to learn new technical skills
- Knowledge and use of PPE (personal protective equipment) and safety procedures related to the possible exposure to dusts, viruses, tissues, chemicals, fumes, vapors, and mists that could potentially affect the health of the employee
- Observe appropriate safety and study requirements by reading, understanding and following Standard Operating Procedures and study protocols
- Observe appropriate safety and health practices including personal protective equipment and barrier requirements using GLP
- Operate cage/rack washer and maintain cage washer, operation logs
- Prepare cleaning chemicals weekly (Preamp, MB10, 70% IPA)
- Operate autoclave and sterilize animal caging equipment and materials
- Receive, quarantine and remove animals as required
- Change cages using the aseptic technique
- Work independently to perform daily tasks
- Maintained clean and safe living environments for animals by regularly cleaning enclosures and providing proper bedding materials.
Animal CareTaker II
National Institutes of Health
05.2015 - 03.2020
- Company Overview: NIH, Di
- Clean and sanitize animal caging and accessory equipment
- Dispose of waste from the facility following appropriate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Verified proper temperature levels on all inbound merchandise requiring refrigeration
- Rotated stock by code and receiving date
- Conducted monthly, quarterly and yearly inventories of warehouse stock
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
- Able to lift 50lbs and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including respirators
- Perform routine cleaning and preventative maintenance on the cage washers and autoclaves, including checking and cleaning filters
- Understand and follow appropriate SOPs, (safety procedures), and quality assurance guidelines
- Handled cages, racks, large pieces of miscellaneous equipment, feed & bedding bags and other materials and equipment normally found in a research facility
- Maintain and repair animal caging and support equipment
- Familiar with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for chemicals used in the work area
Education
High School Diploma -
Northwest High School
Germantown, MD06-2010
Skills
- Comprehensive Sanitation Guidelines
- Animal Welfare Advocacy
- GLP Protocol Adherence
- SOP revision
- Training Procedure Specialist for BSL1 and BSL2
- Problem Diagnosis
- Inventory management
- Qualified trainer in Aseptic Technique
- Information Retrieval and Archiving
Accomplishments
Scientific Resources- Division of veterinary Resource. For ensuring consistent animal health and wellbeing, to include overnight and after-hours care and monitoring, during a period of extremely cold temperatures.
Timeline
Lead Animal Caretaker
National Institutes of Health
03.2020 - Current
Animal CareTaker II
National Institutes of Health
05.2015 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Northwest High School
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