JESSICA MORRISON1360 Chase Road

Newtown, PA 18940215- 307 – 0469

90morrisonjess@gmail.com

SUMMARY

Highly-skilled science professional with accomplishments including animal care in research and kennel/veterinary settings as well as experimental design and execution. Exceptionally dedicated technical expert with capabilities and qualifications required for effective and ethical treatment of animals in pet care and research facilities. Seeking an entry level laboratory technician position. ØQUALIFICATIONS-Effective trouble-shooter for determination of basis of animal behavioral or medical problems as well as resolutionØ-Wrote out standard operating procedures for experiments Ø-Experience with a broad range of animals ranging from reptiles and rodents as well as traditional companion animalsØ-Administration of medications and experimental treatmentsØ-Proficient in basic and advanced laboratory methods including strict attention to detailØ-Proven self-starter requiring minimal supervision ØEDUCATIONHOLY FAMILY UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PABachelor of Arts in BiochemistryGPA: 3.02/4.0

HONORSDean’s List (2011, 2012)

PRESENTATIONSMorrison, J., Tordoff, M. and Lees, J. The Effects of Calcium on Food Intake and GLP-1 Release. Poster presented at: Monell Chemical Senses Center in collaboration with Holy Family University; 2013 August, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

LABORATORY EXPERIENCE

Charles River Laboratories, West Point, PaTemporary Animal Technician May 2nd 2016 to May 5th 2016

-Trained to work as an animal technician with chickens used to make MMR vaccines in preparation for a strike at Merck-Read through SOPs and GMPs and went through safety training

Monell Chemical Sense Center, Philadelphia PAIntern Lab Animal Technician January 2013 to August 2013

-Independently conducted dose response experiments and blood tests on laboratory rats -Prepared and weighed calcium and glucose solutions -Accurately measured solids and liquids in correct units -Performed ELISA on key proteins involved with food intake -Analyzed results using graphing software and statistics -Compiled and presented results of the study as poster at department meetingØANIMAL EXPERIENCE

Richboro Ritz Pet Resort, Ivyland, PAPet Care Associate/ Supervisor, August 2012 to Present

-Administrative and customer relations-Medicated, fed, and bathed, and cleaned up after animals-Transported animals to the vet or picked up medications in emergency situations-Communicated procedures by training new employees-Informed pet owners how their animals did and address any issues that happened

Eat Play Sleep Pet Care, Yardley PAPet Care Assistant, August 2013 to September 2014

-Responsible for Walking, feeding, and medicating animals-Transported dogs for play dates-Provided feedback to pet owners on status or issues of visit

Independent Pet Care Provider, Newtown, PAJune 2013 to Present

-Administrative, financial and new client generation-Provided excellent care for various types of animals-Medicated and fed animals-Walked and played with dogs-Watched over homes while people were away-Provided status updates and suggestions to improve proper care for their animals

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