Resume 2015
- 1. Karin Kraus Skill Highlights Problem solver Attention to detail Job commitment Excellent lab practices Multi-tasking Quality control procedures Communication/Writing Skills Ability to maintain deadlines Professional Experience Necropsy/Trim Technician - Overview Includes but is not limited to study specific animal necropsies, data entry, tissue trimming for histology, inventory of tissues and necropsy related supplies, collecting blood samples and lavage samples as required per protocol, maintaining log entries and necessary data in accordance with QA standards, working closely with study directors as well as pathologists. Senior Laboratory Technician, change in title to Life Sciences Technician 3 March 3, 2014 – present Necropsy, Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute • Trim Laboratory Lead/Necropsy Technician in an ABSL-1, ABSL-2, ABSL-3 environment • Collects blood, tissue and other samples. • Doses animals in accordance with study requirements. • Provides Training in animal specific/study specific trim procedures for rodents, large animals. • Shipment, Inventory and archival of study materials (GLP and non-GLP). • Maintains study schedules, deadlines to complete study trim related tasks. • Pathologist support. • Maintains open communication with co-workers, supervisors, study directors, pathologists, histology. • Maintains trim laboratory. • Reads, reviews, creates SOP’s relevant to Necropsy/Trim. • Performs a variety of primarily non-routine tests and analyses following established techniques and procedures. • Solves problems and presented complex issues/problems to supervisor. • Collects, records, enters and maintains various study related data using Windows/Excel, Microsoft Word, Provantis, Microsoft Power Point. • Monitors studies, tests, procedures. • Assigns and performs specific tasks required in Supervisor's absence. • Uses and assembles standard laboratory equipment. • Uses a variety of analytical instruments to perform basic laboratory tests, studies. • Prepares solutions and other material used in the laboratory.
- 2. • Assures routine functioning, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory equipment. • Inventories supplies for laboratory. • Maintains important knowledge of various chemical agents and their implications according to specific studies by attending annual classes within the institute. • Maintains relevant education in accordance with studies, procedures within the institute. • Washes and sterilizes dishes and other supplies as necessary. • Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods. • Performs housekeeping duties on a regular basis. Senior Laboratory Technician October 4, 2010 – June 8, 2012 & Necropsy, Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute • Performed a variety of primarily non-routine tests and analyses following established techniques and procedures in an ABSL-1, ABSL-2, ABSL-3 environment. • Collected blood, animal tissue and other samples. • Solved problems and presented complex issues/problems to supervisor. • Collected, recorded, entered and maintained various data using Windows/Excel, Microsoft Word, Provantis, Microsoft Power Point. • Monitored studies, tests, procedures. • Scheduled studies and maintained open communication with various P.I.'s/Study Directors. • Assigned and performed specific tasks required in Supervisor's absence. • Took charge when necessary to ease Supervisor's burden. • Used and assembled standard laboratory equipment. • Used a variety of analytical instruments to perform basic laboratory tests, studies. • Prepared solutions and other material used in the laboratory. • Assured routine functioning, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory equipment. • Inventoried and ordered supplies for laboratory. • Maintained important knowledge of various chemical agents and their implications according to specific studies by attending annual classes within the institute. • Washed and sterilized dishes and other supplies as necessary. • Practiced safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods. • Performed housekeeping duties on a regular basis. Laboratory Technician, Necropsy December 11, 2006 – October 1, 2010 Necropsy, Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute • Performed a variety of primarily non-routine tests and analyses following established techniques and procedures. • Collected, recorded, entered and maintained various data using Windows/Excel. • Used and assembled standard laboratory equipment. • Used a variety of analytical instruments to perform basic laboratory tests, studies.
- 3. • Prepared solutions and other material used in the laboratory. • Assured routine functioning, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory equipment. • Washed and sterilized dishes and other supplies as necessary. • Maintained important knowledge of various chemical agents and their implications according to specific studies by attending annual classes within the institute. Laboratory Assistant June 11, 2001 – December 8, 2006 Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute • Daily canine cognitive testing while maintaining quality data in compliance with scientific methods. • Ensured that animals were treated in accordance with study/GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) requirements. • Disposed of contaminated materials according to established procedures. • Observed animals daily. • Reported abnormal conditions and behavior to veterinarian. • Recorded temperature, weight and related data as required. • Tracked study environment and, when necessary, notified appropriate person. • Took sick or injured dogs to clinic area. • Assisted veterinarians and other research workers by restraining animals during examination, inoculation and experimental work. • As prescribed by veterinarians, gave subcutaneous, topical, oral medication. • Collected urine, fecal, blood and other samples as necessary and processed them as required. • Performed computer data analysis. • Maintained logs and other required records in accordance with quality assurance standards. • Monitored work area. • Maintained daily communications with study P.I’s/Veterinarians. Education and Training Stommeln High School – 1979 (GED Equivalent) (Germany) Cologne School of Geriatric Nursing (Germany) - 1980 Purina Lab Course – 2001 IACUC Test (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees) – 2002 & 2006 Provantis (Windows-based computer system for managing data in a pathological setting) 2011 & 2014 ABSL-3 Training 2010 & 2014 Microsoft Excel Microsoft Windows Microsoft Power Point