Jared Rouchard, MLAS, LATG, ILAM

Experience

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  Charles River Laboratories

  Jul 2008 - Sept 2019

  Surgical procedures include: -Rodents: intracranial viral injections, in-utero electroporation, in-utero viral injection, ovariectomy, ferrule implantation, cannula implantation, cranial optic window(s), head fixation-Amphibians: intraocular injections-Various administrative duties, including: creating surgery request sheet, designing template for surgery post-operative cage cards, and designing post-operative dosage labels for syringes.-Assigned to aid in research project for animal behavior in March 2016. Ran experiments independently and reported results to researcher. Collaborated on husbandry techniques and experimental schemes. Availed services during weekends as needed by research staff.High rate of success achieved in above surgeries. Have been cited in multiple research articles' acknowledgements for technical support. Show less Full-time position accepted while a Corporate Response Team member assigned to HHMI Janelia Research Campus. Animal care-taking of multiple mouse and rat rooms, including: BSL 1, BSL 2, and barrier rooms. Cared for exotic laboratory species such as: dragonfly nymphs, marine tube worms, toads, frogs, and various species of salamanders (including a locally endangered tiger salamander species). Pioneered maintenance program at HHMI Janelia for these species.Husbandry, breeding, and technical duties for zebrafish colonies. Worked closely with management & technical support to maintain new housing systems for zebrafish.Responsible for collecting dragonfly nymphs from local ponds for experimental animals.Breeding colony management of over 300 mouse cages. Show less

  • Associate Supervisor - Aquatics

    Jun 2017 - Sept 2019

  • Surgery Technician

    Feb 2013 - Jun 2017

  • Study Support Associate II - Aquatics

    Sept 2011 - Feb 2013

  • Study Support Associate

    Feb 2009 - Sept 2011

  • Corporate Response Team Member

    Jul 2008 - Feb 2009
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  Howard Hughes Medical Institute

  Sept 2019 - now

  Manage aquatic species including zebrafish and other specialized species. Position includes technical skills work, including zebrafish embryo micro-injections. Consult with water system manufacturer, place orders, and work within the colonies as needed.

  • Manager, Aquatic Species & Resources

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Aquatic Species & Resources Supervisor

    Sept 2019 - Jan 2023