Kasey W.

Experience

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  Northwoods Petcare Center

  Aug 2007 - Apr 2010

  Kennel Manager/Vet Assistant
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  Wolf Lake Ranch

  Sept 2007 - Oct 2009

  Wrangler
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  Ferris State University

  Aug 2009 - May 2011

  Lab/Professor Assistant
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  MPI Research

  Jul 2011 - May 2016

  -Study set-up(Rat/NHP/Canine/Swine/Mouse/Guinea Pig)-Archiving-Project initiation meetings-Write/review SOPs-Study scheduling-Oversight of safety pharmacology studies and colonies-Training staff-Oversight of staff(8+ direct reports)-Respond to quality assurance items, -Interviewing candidates-Meet study guidelines, interpret protocols, oversee study functions-Schedule daily functions and staff -Communicate with study directors-Reward/discipline employees-Delegate workload -Communicate with sponsors-Address questions/concerns-Maintain canine and primate colony-Compliance auditing-Schedule telemetry/cardiovascular monitoring/neurobehavioral studies-Root cause analysis/preventative action, -Time management-Provantis trainer-Computer Skills: Provantis, Microsoft Office, ExyLIMS, MedPC, ADR, Ponemah Show less -Study set-up and conduct(primate/canine/feline/guinea pig/rats)-Archiving-Write/review SOPs, -Study scheduling-Training staff-Department lead in supervisors absence-Respond to quality assurance items-Interpret protocols, -Order equipment-Create paperwork, -Animal husbandry-Animal handling-Abuse liability studies-Dosing-TB testing-Primate/Rodent FOB -Blood collection-ECG collection-Pump dosing and calibration(Solomon/Baxter/Curlin)including ambulatory and syringe drive-Catheter placement-Surgery preparation- Aseptic technique, -Tether Infusions,Multiple species (primates/guinea pigs/dogs/cats/rats)-Solomon pump repair-Baxter pump repair-Ototoxicity study preparations-Staff scheduling-Equipment Allocation-QC of day to day activities-Computer Skills: Provantis, Microsoft Office, ExyLIMS, MedPC, ADR Show less -Animal husbandry-Cleaning-Animal handling,-Dosing(IM/IV/Oral gavage/Capsule/Nasogastric)-TB testing-NHP receipt and shipment-Urine collection-Feces collection-Blood collection -ECG collection-Blood pressure reading-Glucose reading-Clinical observations-Receipt/acclimation-Breeding and Infant care-Study set-up-Archiving-Project initiation meetings-Lead technician responsibilities-Writing/revising SOPs-Study scheduling-Training coworkers-Social housing project and poster -Ordering primates from vendors-Canine/feline experience-Generate Temp/humidity reports-Filing paperwork-Reviewing study/stock books-Allocate primates to studies based on protocol needs-Maintain primate naive colony-Computer Skills: Provantis, Microsoft Office Show less

  • Project Leader Safety Pharmacology

    Apr 2015 - May 2016

  • Lab Operations - Infusion Toxicology and Neurobehavioral Sciences

    Dec 2013 - Apr 2015

  • Research Technician- General Toxicology Primates

    Jul 2011 - Dec 2013
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  SNBL USA, Ltd.

  Jun 2016 - Oct 2018

  -Supervise large animal toxicology teams(Canine, NHP, Swine, DART, ARS, Surgery)-Assists with managing workload balancing across Scientific Services to ensure optimal studyresults.-Determines the training required of department staff and works closely with technicalprocess management to ensure compliance to training requirements.- Attends and participates in meetings regarding study planning.-Ensures the staff maintains animals and facilities in accordance with applicable laws andregulations.-Ensures documentation of study and facility data in accordance with Good LaboratoryPractices (GLP) regulations to include: animal assignment, anesthesia, euthanasia andnecropsy records; treatment sheets and study events summaries. Ensure adherence toProtocols including proper and timely dosing, treatments, surgery schedule, necropsyschedule, etc. Show less -Create, revise, and review SOPs related to animals, technical procedures, and facility issues-Monitor study progress to verify adherence to guidelines(Surgery, General Toxicology, Infusion, Safety Pharmacology)-Supervise daily activities and technical aspects of Scientific Services Surgery Team(8-15 direct reports)-Conduct interviewing, hiring, and training of employees-Plan, assign, and direct work for employees as well as manage their performance-Maintain Large Animal Colonies(NHP, Canine, Swine, Rabbit), including IACUC protocols-Lead on company wide projects and implementation Show less

  • Senior Supervisor-Large Animal

    Mar 2018 - Oct 2018

  • Research Associate Supervisor

    Jun 2016 - Mar 2018
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  Altasciences

  Oct 2018 - now

  -Manage Large Animal Toxicology Teams(Swine, Canine, Surgery, NHP, Technology, DART), In-Life Training Team, Operations Schedulers, and Specimen Management Team.- 8+ direct reports and 50+ indirect reports-Directs the scheduling and training plan of the Scientific Services and Specimen staff to ensure optimal study results and work load balancing across reporting groups.-Monitors progress of studies to verify adherence to study guidelines as well as time lines.-Ensures the development, review, revision and implementation of SOPs, SSPs, policies,training manuals and/or checklists relating to animals, technical procedures, facility issues,etc.-Assesses resource, safety study metrics, budget, and staffing needs. Show less -Supervise large animal toxicology teams(Canine, NHP, Swine, DART, ARS, Surgery)-Supervise 3 direct reports and 30 indirect reports-Assists with managing workload balancing across Scientific Services to ensure optimal studyresults.-Determines the training required of department staff and works closely with technicalprocess management to ensure compliance to training requirements.- Attends and participates in meetings regarding study planning.-Ensures the staff maintains animals and facilities in accordance with applicable laws andregulations.-Ensures documentation of study and facility data in accordance with Good LaboratoryPractices (GLP) regulations to include: animal assignment, anesthesia, euthanasia andnecropsy records; treatment sheets and study events summaries. Ensure adherence toProtocols including proper and timely dosing, treatments, surgery schedule, necropsyschedule, etc. See less Show less

  • Senior Director Invivo Operations

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Director Invivo Operations

    Oct 2022 - Dec 2024

  • Associate Director Invivo Operations

    Sept 2021 - Nov 2022

  • Senior Manager, Invivo Operations

    Nov 2020 - Oct 2021

  • Manager, Scientific Services

    Jan 2019 - Nov 2020

  • Senior Supervisor-Large Animal

    Oct 2018 - Jan 2019