Susan Pizzo

Susan Pizzo

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Animal Technician II at Charles River Laboratories

  • Education

    • North Carolina State University

      2002 - 2004
      Master of Science - MS Animal Sciences

      Activities and Societies: Martial Arts Tutor APO Studied Animal Science with a focus on reproduction at the biochemical levels. Thesis was In Vitro Spermatogenesis with the goal of gene manipulation and artificial insemination. Aided in reproductive lab instruction for two semesters.

    • North Carolina State University

      1998 - 2002
      Bachelor of Science - BS Animal Sciences

      Activities and Societies: APO Service Fraternity Martial Arts Tutor for entire college career Studied in the Animal Science pre-veterinarian curriculum with a focus on reproductive studies.

  • Experience

    • Birdie Boutique

      Sept 1996 - Jun 1998
      Avain Caretaker

      Worked in an aviary under the supervision of a vetResponsible for caring for birds: cage maintenance, food prep, sanitation, nest box monitoringIdentify and notify and health issues regarding birds

    • Duke University

      May 1998 - Aug 2002
      Laboratory Technician

      Summer work performed throughout college careerUse of aseptic technique for the culture of endothelial cells for angiostatin researchPreparation of media, buffers, and other laboratory chemicalsObtained research journal articlesMaintenance of laboratory notebookComputer spreadsheet work and chart creation to monitor cell growth

    • North Carolina State University

      Jul 2002 - May 2003
      Teaching Assistant

      Assisted in student instruction of undergraduate animal science reproduction laboratoryAided in professor instructionPreparation and clean up of lab materialsCreated and taught lesson plans for laboratory lecturesIndependent laboratory preparation and lectures for exam reviewDesigned laboratory examinationsEvaluation of student performance on coursework

    • Raleigh Parks and Recreation

      Mar 2005 - Sept 2010
      Nature Instructor and Specialist

      Nature instructor for children grades K-12Taught Aquatics, entomology, plants, and weather with practical application lessons given at the nature parksTraveled between 21 different parks in the Raleigh area for instructionRan a summer camp program in which I designed the entire curriculum based on anatomy and nature topics

    • Winterpast Dojo

      Jun 2007 - Jun 2009
      After School Program Director

      Taught children ages 4-8 an education based curriculum with a weekly theme and karateIndependently designed the entire two year curriculum, each week containing a education based theme: science, history, geography, etcDesigned and implemented crafts projects daily for each weekly themeRan the books for the dojo and finances

    • Samhain Faerie Creations

      Jun 2009 - now
      Artistic Entrepreneur
    • Charles River Laboratories

      Jun 2018 - now
      Animal Technician
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT/RALAT)

      Charles River Laboratories
      Oct 2020