Research Laboratory Manager resume example with 17+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Accomplishments
Chronic cocaine exposure induces putamen glutamate and glutamine metabolite abnormalities in squirrel monkeys.
Positive reinforcement training in squirrel monkeys using clicker training.
Metabolic syndrome, diabetes and neurocognitive impairments using rhesus macaques.
Acute effects of transcranial laser therapy in adult beagles.
EVP-ABD enhanced MRI to evaluate diffuse liver disease in a rat model.
Brain structural abnormalities in Doberman pinschers with canine compulsive disorder.
Antipsychotic drugs and cortical development.
Is xenon neuroprotective in a rat 6-OHDA model of Parkinson's disease.
High Resolution diffusion tensor imaging studies in cynomolgus monkeys.
Schizophrenia & alcoholism: exploring neuroanatomical abnormalities in serine racemase knockout mice in vivo.
Fear conditioned odors in an animal model of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
A mechanistic assessment of cocaine-conditioned cues with MRI.
MRI and MRS in SAPAP3 Mutant Mouse.
Numerous development experiments working in fMRI and MRS techniques at the 9.4T MRI scanner using species consisting of rodents, non-human primates and dogs.
Professional Summary
Research Laboratory professional with extensive experience in animal handling, training, anesthetic/surgical applications, health monitoring and husbandry. Ability to train and supervise new staff and maintain a well organized, highly productive laboratory.
Skills
Guest services
Inventory control procedures
Merchandising expertise
Loss prevention
Cash register operations
Product promotions
Work History
Research Laboratory Manager, 06/2014 - Current Partners Healthcare System – Portsmouth, NH,
Supervised operation of the research program, including experimental progress, laboratory organization, supply inventory and staff activities.
Responsible for overall management of research personnel, scheduling vacation, weekend and overtime shifts, and for performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
Responsible for some budgeting and financial management of research program in consultation with Primary Investigators.
Timekeeper for both non-exempt and exempt employees. Monitor, edit and approve time cards for all employees through Partners Healthcare Kronos system.
Responsible for designing and implementing research staff training program for the safe handling of non human primates.
Maintains hard copy and computerized up-to-date records of staff training for review by USDA and McLean IACUC.
Independently carries out technical tasks that involve the execution of technical procedures in a behavioral pharmacology laboratory.
Responsible for maintaining calibration and certification of all laboratory equipment.
Works directly with outside vendors and service technicians on scheduling of service.
Responsible for maintaining an inventory of all research supplies (surgical supplies, experimental non human primate catheter protection systems, supplies for aseptic drug preparation.
Places all orders on Ebuy Partners ordering system.
Trains research staff in specialized laboratory techniques; animal handling, husbandry, experimental procedure, aseptic drug preparations.
Performs husbandry duties and all other as assigned.
Learning to perform catheter implantation surgeries on non human primates.
Laboratory Manager, 06/2014 - Current Eurofins Scient. – Spartanburg, SC,
Serve as acting Laboratory Manager for 9.4T/3T Preclinical Imaging Studies. Direct Supervisor to one Research Assistant.
Supervise operation of the research program, including experimental progress, laboratory organization, supply inventory and staff activities pertaining to the Research Assistants.
Responsible for overall management of research personnel, scheduling of vacation, weekend and overtime coverage, performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
Responsible for training staff on laboratory techniques and oversight that experiments are conducted according to laboratory standard operating procedures.
Work directly with Primary Investigators on implementation of experimental designs.
Sr. Veterinary Research Technician, 10/2006 - Current Western Veterinary Partners – Park City, UT, Preclinical Research Coordinator/Veterinary Technologist for Translation Imaging Laboratory. (9.4T and 3.0 T Imaging Facilities/Brain Imaging Center)Management and implementation of research projects. Direct supervisor to one research assistant in laboratory (2/2008-5/2009). Assigned tasks, scheduled procedures, trained research assistant on necessary skills and techniques to be used in the lab. Performed yearly performance review in addition to PI review. Led hiring search when looking for candidate for research assistant position.Work with Non-Human Primates in a research setting. Primarily work with Saimiri sciuresus (Squirrel Monkeys). Competent in husbandry, Pole and Collar technique restraint, Glove technique catch and restraint, and extensive restraint chairing techniques.Competent in squirrel monkey anesthesia techniques: drug dosing, giving intramuscular injections, phlebotomy, intubation, intravenous saphenous vein catheter placement, Isoflurane induction, physiological monitoring during anesthesia, anesthesia recovery.Trained in tuberculosis testing and administration in squirrel monkeys.Development and implementation of a large positive reinforcement clicker training protocol for Squirrel Monkey colony used for behavioral conditioning for veterinary and research applications as well as enrichment for colony.Experience with Macaca mulatta, Rhesus Macaques and Macaca fascicularis, Cynomolgus Macaques. Working under the supervision of the McLean Hospital attending Veterinarian, performed canine tooth extractions from anesthetized Cynomolgus MacaquesAssists attending Veterinarian with canine and incisor tooth extractions from Squirrel Monkeys and monitors anesthesia during various surgical procedures involving squirrel monkeys. Coordinated MRI set-up procedures for collaborative project with New England Primate Center study involving aged rhesus macaques.Coordinated and managed MRI portion of Dr. Nicholas Dodman’s neuroimaging study in dogs with canine compulsive disorder. Scheduled scan times, prepared materials and anesthetized animals for scanning, monitored anesthesia throughout experiment and recovered animals.Competent in both mouse and rat anesthesia using Isoflurane induction via chamber and maintenance. Trained in intraperitoneal injections and rat venous catheterization (saphenous vein adults, tail vein juveniles). Experience with rodent intubation and gastric tube insertion.Liaison to InTown Veterinary Group Emergency/Specialty Animal Referral Hospital in Woburn, MA. Working with senior staff to develop a veterinary clinical and research neuro imaging program.Serve as engineering consultant in design, development and fabrication of preclinical MRI restraints; holders and other equipment including RF coil development.Basic understanding of 3T/9.4T MRI scanner operation and function. Competent in MR Environment Safety Standards and Technique.Competent in insertion and removal of Gradient inserts for 9.4T MRI scanner.Certified in CPR.Certified in Photo Thera Research Laser Safety and Device Training.Liaison between laboratory and McLean IACUC committee for all biannual inspections.Manage study record keeping.Assist in data processing using MRIcro software.Assist in data processing using FSL software.Assist in the scheduling of all imaging sessions at the 9.4T.Enter all 9.4T scans into NIC billing software (RIS).Peoplesoft systems trained.Ebuy trained. Primary person for all equipment purchases through McLean Hospital Ebuy online purchasing software. Responsible for obtaining all quotes from vendors for large purchases (exceeding $1000).Order and maintain necessary inventory to sustain research projects. Coordinator for servicing and maintenance of all auxiliary equipment pertaining to the anesthetic portion of the laboratory (Isoflurane vaporizer machine, Clidox Station, Anesthetic gas tanks).
Research Coordinator/Veterinary Technologist, 02/2008 - 05/2009 – , ,
for Translation Imaging Laboratory.
9.4T and 3.0 T Imaging Facilities/Brain Imaging Center) Management and implementation of research projects.
Direct supervisor to one research assistant in laboratory Assigned tasks, scheduled procedures, trained research assistant on necessary skills and techniques to be used in the lab.
Performed yearly performance review in addition to PI review.
Led hiring search when looking for candidate for research assistant position.
Work with Non-Human Primates in a research setting.
Primarily work with Saimiri sciuresus (Squirrel Monkeys).
Competent in husbandry, Pole and Collar technique restraint, Glove technique catch and restraint, and extensive restraint chairing techniques.
Competent in squirrel monkey anesthesia techniques: drug dosing, giving intramuscular injections, phlebotomy, intubation, intravenous saphenous vein catheter placement, Isoflurane induction, physiological monitoring during anesthesia, anesthesia recovery.
Trained in tuberculosis testing and administration in squirrel monkeys.
Development and implementation of a large positive reinforcement clicker training protocol for Squirrel Monkey colony used for behavioral conditioning for veterinary and research applications as well as enrichment for colony.
Experience with Macaca mulatta, Rhesus Macaques and Macaca fascicularis, Cynomolgus Macaques.
Working under the supervision of the McLean Hospital attending Veterinarian, performed canine tooth extractions from anesthetized Cynomolgus Macaques Assists attending Veterinarian with canine and incisor tooth extractions from Squirrel Monkeys and monitors anesthesia during various surgical procedures involving squirrel monkeys.
Coordinated MRI set-up procedures for collaborative project with New England Primate Center study involving aged rhesus macaques.
Coordinated and managed MRI portion of Dr.
Nicholas Dodman's neuroimaging study in dogs with canine compulsive disorder.
Scheduled scan times, prepared materials and anesthetized animals for scanning, monitored anesthesia throughout experiment and recovered animals.
Competent in both mouse and rat anesthesia using Isoflurane induction via chamber and maintenance.
Trained in intraperitoneal injections and rat venous catheterization (saphenous vein adults, tail vein juveniles).
Experience with rodent intubation and gastric tube insertion.
Liaison to InTown Veterinary Group Emergency/Specialty Animal Referral Hospital in Woburn, MA.
Working with senior staff to develop a veterinary clinical and research neuro imaging program.
Serve as engineering consultant in design, development and fabrication of preclinical MRI restraints; holders and other equipment including RF coil development.
Basic understanding of 3T/9.4T MRI scanner operation and function.
Competent in MR Environment Safety Standards and Technique.
Competent in insertion and removal of Gradient inserts for 9.4T MRI scanner.
Certified in CPR.
Certified in Photo Thera Research Laser Safety and Device Training.
Liaison between laboratory and McLean IACUC committee for all biannual inspections.
Manage study record keeping.
Assist in data processing using MRIcro software.
Assist in data processing using FSL software.
Assist in the scheduling of all imaging sessions at the 9.4T.
Enter all 9.4T scans into NIC billing software (RIS).
Peoplesoft systems trained.
Ebuy trained.
Primary person for all equipment purchases through McLean Hospital Ebuy online purchasing software.
Responsible for obtaining all quotes from vendors for large purchases (exceeding $1000).
Order and maintain necessary inventory to sustain research projects.
Coordinator for servicing and maintenance of all auxiliary equipment pertaining to the anesthetic portion of the laboratory (Isoflurane vaporizer machine, Clidox Station, Anesthetic gas tanks).
Lead Veterinary Technician, 02/2016 - 11/2016 Vca Antech, Inc. – City, STATE,
Acting as Supervisor of all technician daily operations by maintaining flow of the hospital tasks (ensuring surgeries and office visits are performed in a timely, organized manner) and assigning jobs to technical staff each day.
Providing direct training to all new technical staff on anesthesia, surgical preparation, blood draws and catheterization, animal restraint, radiography techniques, dentistry, clientele database operations.
Triaging questions and problems from technical staff before involving Head Technician and fielding questions from reception staff before going to the Veterinary staff.
Responsible for maintaining all controlled substance logs, biological waste and safety equipment and procedures for the hospital.
In cooperation with Head Technician, compiled a new "Standards of Procedures" training manual for all hospital operations for future technicians.
Work with Veterinarians and other technicians to maintain the health and well being of domesticated animals and exotic species by monitoring animals under anesthesia pre and post surgery, preparing patients for surgeries, calculating and administering medications (IV, IM, SQ, PO), drawing blood and placing IV catheters, restraining patients (canines, felines, avian, exotic), extracting urine via cystocentisis and urinary catheter, taking and developing radiographs, performing dental prophys, extractions, and radiographs, cleaning and maintaining of hospital, filing and computerizing information about current patient cases.
Communicating and educating clients about their pets in person and via phone calls.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Zoology Business Administration and Animal Behavior, Expected in May 2003 - University of New Hampshire, College of Life Science and Agriculture - Durham, NH. GPA: RELATED COURSES: Biology, General Chemistry, Physics, Vertebrate Anatomy & Physiology, Genetics, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Psychobiology, Neurobiology & Behavior, Animal Behavior, Psychology, Psychology Statistics, Management, Marketing, Financial Accounting, Micro/Macro Economics
Publications
Mclaughlin JP, Ganno ML, Eans SO, Medina J, Stacy H, Claire TE, Rock AN, Mintzopoulos D, Paris JJ, Kaufman MJ. "CNS Exposure to HIV-1 Tat Protein Modulates Forebrain Glutamate Levels and Increases Depression-like Behavior." Journal of Neuroimmune Pharmacology. March 2015; 10:S86-S86. Meloni EG, Claire TE, Manoukian J, Kaufman MJ. "Xenon Impairs Reconsolidation of Fear Memories in a Rat Model of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)." PLOS One. August 2014. Puhl MD, Mintzopoulos D, Jensen JE, Claire TE, Konopaske GT, Kaufman MJ, Coyle JT. "In vivo magnetic resonance studies reveal neuroanatomical and neurochemical abnormalities in the serine racemase knockout mouse model of schizophrenia." Neurobiology of Disease. January 2015; 73: 269-274. Lowen SB, Rohan ML, Claire TE, Thompson BS, Wellons CBW, Andersen SL. "Cocaine-conditioned odor cues without chronic exposure: Implications for the development of addiction vulnerability." NeuroImage: Clinical. 2015; 8: 652-659. Mintzopoulos D, Claire TE, Robertson HR, Dalia T, Feng G, Rauch SL, Kaufman MJ. "Striatal Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Abnormalities in Young Adult Sapap3 Knockout Mice." Biological Psychiatry: Congnitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging. January 2016; 1(1):39-48 Kaufman MJ, Janes AC, Frederick BdeB, Brimson-Theberge M, Tong Y, McWilliams SB, Bear A, Claire TE, Schrode KM, Renshaw PF, Negus SS. "A Method for Conducting Functional MRI Studies in Alert Nonhuman Primates: Initial Results With Opiod Agonists in Male Cynomolgus Monkeys" Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology. August 2013; 21(4): 323-331. Ogata N, Claire TE, Liu X, Cunningham S, Lowen SB, Sutherland-Smith J, Mintzopoulos D, Janes AC, Dodman NH, Kaufman MJ. "Brain Structural Abnormalities in Doberman Pinschers with Canine Compulsive Disorder." Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology & Biological Psychiatry April 2013;1-6. Mahan A, Mintzopoulos D, Claire TE, Donahue R, Kaufman MJ, Carlezon WA. "Increased N-acetylaspartic acid in mouse frontal cortex after chronic social defeat stress detected with [1H] - Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy." Submitted to Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology & Biological Psychiatry. Claire TE, Janes AC, Kaufman MJ. " Positive Reinforcement Training in Squirrel Monkeys Using Clicker Training" American Journal of Primatology 2012;74(8):712-20. Liu X, Jensen EN, Claire TE, Zuo CS, Prescot AP, Brimson M, Cayetano K, Renshaw PF, Kaufman MJ "Chronic cocaine exposure induces putamen glutamate and glutamine metabolite abnormalities in squirrel monkey." Psychopharmacology 2011;217(3):367-75, Zuo CS, Claire TE, Brimson M, Stavris L, Adams B, Cayetano K, Renshaw PF, Kaufman MJ "Nonhuman Primate Neuroimaging Model of Chronic Cocaine Abuse." Mysell Poster. 2009. Zuo CS, Seoane PR, Thomsen M, Claire TE, Meloni E, Harnish PP, Renshaw PF. "EVP-ABD-enhanced MRI to evaluate diffuse liver disease in a rat model." Journal of Magnet Resonance Imaging. 2008;27(6):1317-21.
Additional Information
PUBLICATIONSMclaughlin JP, Ganno ML, Eans SO, Medina J, Stacy H, Claire TE, Rock AN, Mintzopoulos D, Paris JJ, Kaufman MJ. “CNS Exposure to HIV-1 Tat Protein Modulates Forebrain Glutamate Levels and Increases Depression-like Behavior.” Journal of Neuroimmune Pharmacology. March 2015; 10:S86-S86.Meloni EG, Claire TE, Manoukian J, Kaufman MJ. “Xenon Impairs Reconsolidation of Fear Memories in a Rat Model of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).” PLOS One. August 2014.Puhl MD, Mintzopoulos D, Jensen JE, Claire TE, Konopaske GT, Kaufman MJ, Coyle JT. “In vivo magnetic resonance studies reveal neuroanatomical and neurochemical abnormalities in the serine racemase knockout mouse model of schizophrenia.” Neurobiology of Disease. January 2015; 73: 269-274.Lowen SB, Rohan ML, Claire TE, Thompson BS, Wellons CBW, Andersen SL. “Cocaine-conditioned odor cues without chronic exposure: Implications for the development of addiction vulnerability.” NeuroImage: Clinical. 2015; 8: 652-659.Mintzopoulos D, Claire TE, Robertson HR, Dalia T, Feng G, Rauch SL, Kaufman MJ. “Striatal Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Abnormalities in Young Adult Sapap3 Knockout Mice.” Biological Psychiatry: Congnitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging. January 2016; 1(1):39-48Kaufman MJ, Janes AC, Frederick BdeB, Brimson-Theberge M, Tong Y, McWilliams SB, Bear A, Claire TE, Schrode KM, Renshaw PF, Negus SS. “A Method for Conducting Functional MRI Studies in Alert Nonhuman Primates: Initial Results With Opiod Agonists in Male Cynomolgus Monkeys” Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology. August 2013; 21(4): 323-331.Ogata N, Claire TE, Liu X, Cunningham S, Lowen SB, Sutherland-Smith J, Mintzopoulos D, Janes AC, Dodman NH, Kaufman MJ. “Brain Structural Abnormalities in Doberman Pinschers with Canine Compulsive Disorder.” Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology & Biological Psychiatry April 2013;1-6.Mahan A, Mintzopoulos D, Claire TE, Donahue R, Kaufman MJ, Carlezon WA. “Increased N-acetylaspartic acid in mouse frontal cortex after chronic social defeat stress detected with [1H] – Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy.” Submitted to Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology & Biological Psychiatry.Claire TE, Janes AC, Kaufman MJ. “ Positive Reinforcement Training in Squirrel Monkeys Using Clicker Training” American Journal of Primatology 2012;74(8):712-20.Liu X, Jensen EN, Claire TE, Zuo CS, Prescot AP, Brimson M, Cayetano K, Renshaw PF, Kaufman MJ “Chronic cocaine exposure induces putamen glutamate and glutamine metabolite abnormalities in squirrel monkey.” Psychopharmacology 2011;217(3):367-75, Zuo CS, Claire TE, Brimson M, Stavris L, Adams B, Cayetano K, Renshaw PF, Kaufman MJ “Nonhuman Primate Neuroimaging Model of Chronic Cocaine Abuse.” Mysell Poster. 2009.Zuo CS, Seoane PR, Thomsen M, Claire TE, Meloni E, Harnish PP, Renshaw PF. “EVP-ABD-enhanced MRI to evaluate diffuse liver disease in a rat model.” Journal of Magnet Resonance Imaging. 2008;27(6):1317-21.
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University of New Hampshire, College of Life Science and Agriculture