James Roquero

• Managed the vivarium facility, ensuring optimal conditions for rodent health and well-being. • Conducted various procedures including IP, IV, PO, cardiac bleeds, RO bleeds, and necropsy on rodents. • Ordered and maintained supplies to support ongoing research initiatives at Terremoto Biosciences.

Perform daily health checks on rodents and maintain overall vivarium operations while ensuring compliance with IACUC, regulatory, and animal welfare standards. Proficient in a wide range of rodent technical procedures, including PO, IP, SC, IM, as well as samples collections such as systemic organs, tumor samples tail nick, and cardiac blood collection. Support in vivo research teams by providing high-quality animal care and technical expertise. Responsible for compounds, frozen and FFPE tissue sample inventory Collaborate with the facility team to support overall laboratory operations

Conducted health assessments and husbandry for research rodents, ensuring adherence to welfare and study requirements. Assisted principal investigators (PIs) and research associates with in vivo studies. Skilled in IP, SC, IM, and cardiac blood collection; trained in tail vein injections in mice.

Supported study teams with daily health checks, husbandry, and procedure assistance in mice and rats. Reported health concerns to veterinarian and performed euthanasia according to SOPs Managed animal receipt, housing, delivery, and order close-out, verifying against POs. Maintained a clean facility by performing routine sanitation duty.

Performed health checks, husbandry, and sanitation to maintain a clean and compliant research animal facility.

Maintained quality and health of research animals by performing routine check and husbandry Prepared cages with proper enrichment and supplies. Operated cage wash systems for decontamination

Worked on small mammals and primates. Operated cage wash equipment according to safety guidelines; Performed general housekeeping with safety protocols. Performed animal husbandry duties including feeding and performing routine health checks.