Alea, P.

Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria for COVID-19. • Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures • Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality • Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving. • Prepare, test and evaluate new reagents or controls • Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care • Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures • Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary • Assist with processing of specimens when needed • Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment The coronavirus is a Biosafety Level 2 disease (BSL2), similar to other blood borne pathogens tested at LabCorp. All COVID-19 specimens are tested under a hoods.

• Using safe retraining techniques, following protocol and maintaining a clean and sterile environment. • Assisting with monitoring patients under anesthesia during surgery • Communicating with clients about pet concerns and offering guidance on an animal care wellness plan. • Assisted Veterinarians perform anesthetic induction and monitoring. Provide support during surgeries. Monitor and care for pre-operative patients and post-operative patients. • Maintain surgical and veterinary records to ensure compliance with animal welfare regulations. • Discharge patients based on the veterinarian's orders, ensuring that patients are well groomed and in a medically appropriate state. • Tasks include but are not limited to administering intravenous injections, intramuscular injections, subcutaneous injections, blood collection for diagnostic purposes via the jugular vein, cephalic vein and saphenous veins from dogs and cats of all sizes, body types, coat types. • Collect, prepare, and label samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination. Reading fecal sample slides, stained urine samples, and ear swabs to provide care to patients. • Assisting Clients with scheduling, Operating telephone lines, and reception duties.

• Assisted Teachers with teaching Animal Science Classes, Graded Papers, Administering Tests • Conducted Research regarding Swine, for Masters topic. • Collected Goat fecal samples and prepared fecal slides for observation. • Assisted with pumping ruminal fluid from Goats. • Monitored rodent colonies for injured, sick or dead animals. Reported in accordance to SOP. • Fed and watered colonies, separating rodents at appropriate times, changed bedding, and autoclaved dirty cages.

• Assisted technicians with poultry house inspections to ensure standards were maintained to client specifications. • Conducted food inventory and ordered feed for poultry houses • Assisted Human Resources with filing, answered phones, assisted with new employee’s orientation and prepared packets. • Mapped out all emergency stop on equipment within the facility • Worked with supervisors and plant managers to learn being more efficient and to learn effective leadership skills.

• Assisted graduate students with research projects • Ultra Sound Reading for Pregnancy checks • Animal handling and general care • Tagging, Ear notching, and Castration • Assisted with daily feeding