AMY SMITH
123 Main Street • Atlanta, Georgia • 30339
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Objective: Seek the Position of Animal Scientist
SUMMARY: Exceptionally gifted Animal Scientist with huge background in conducting research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.
Summary of Qualifications
Over seven years experience.
Thorough knowledge of animal organisms and chemistry, which includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Exceptional knowledge of mathematic and its applications.
Excellent knowledge and use of English, understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Strong ability using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Uncommon ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Remarkable communication and organizational skills.
Deep knowledge and application of scientific principles.
Professional Experience
Habitat Research Centre Inc., New York 2002 - Present
Animal Scientist
Conduct research concerning animal nutrition, breeding, and management to improve products or processes.
Advise producers about improved products and techniques that could enhance their animal production efforts.
Study nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials.
Study effects of management practices, processing methods, feed, or environmental conditions on quality and quantity of animal products, such as eggs and milk.
Develop improved practices in feeding, housing, sanitation, or parasite and disease control of animals.
Research and control animal selection and breeding practices to increase production efficiency and improve animal quality.
Determine genetic composition of animal populations and heritability of traits, utilizing principles of genetics.
Crossbreed animals with existing strains or cross strains to obtain new combinations of desirable characteristics.
John Dale Research Institute, New York 1998 - 2002
Laboratory Animal Researcher
Developed daily work plans and oversaw quality of work within the module.
Established breeding colonies and responded to changes in Production Efficiency Index. (PEI).
Trained lower level technicians in maintaining breeding colonies and colony records and in basic anesthetic techniques.
Participated as an instructor in certification training for lower level technicians.
Performed hormonal injections and microsurgery for transgenic breeding colony production manipulation.
Maintained and operated ventilated rack systems for the module.
Conducted quality assurance testing for the reverse osmosis water system.
Ensured that module employees wear the appropriate personal protective equipment.
Ensured that module employees are performing their work according to standard operating procedures.
Performed other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Education and Professional Training
Certified Animal Caretaker, American Association of Laboratory Animal Science
Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science, New York University (1998)