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Dominique Laplante

Hawkesbury,ON

Summary

Compassionate Laboratory Technician in Necropsy and Histology for 11 years at a pre-clinical laboratory looking to join a growing entrepreneurial organization.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Technician Specialist I

Charles River Laboratories
Senneville, Québec
05.2022 - Current
  • Manipulation and anesthesia of particular species such as mice, rat, dog, rabbit and monkey
  • Tissue and biological liquid collection for histological analysis and clinical data collection
  • Describing organ abnormalities for pathology diagnosis
  • Recording data while ensuring the integrity of the studies and performing the activities according to the Good Laboratory Practices and Standard Operating Procedures
  • Trained and mentored interns and new employees
  • Produced training guides to enhance learning
  • Participate in the development and training of special techniques such as neurology and opthalmology studies

Necropsy Prosector

Charles River Laboratories
Senneville, Québec
01.2013 - 05.2022
  • Manipulation and anesthesia of particular species such as mice, rat, dog, rabbit and monkey
  • Tissue and biological liquid collection for histological analysis and clinical data collection
  • Describing organ abnormalities for pathology diagnosis
  • Recording data while ensuring the integrity of the studies and performing the activities according to the Good Laboratory Practices and Standard Operating Procedures
  • Performing diverse techniques like tissue collection for polymerase chain reaction, various chemical solutions and semen analysis for reproduction studies
  • Calibration, operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment

Sandwich Artist/Cashier

Subway
Alfred, Ontario
08.2011 - 12.2012
  • Accountable for various tasks such as sanitation, daily food production and client service
  • Facilitated daily transactions as a cashier
  • Meal preparation

Customer Service

Canadian Tire
Casselman, Ontario
08.2009 - 08.2011
  • Facilitated daily transactions as a cashier
  • Managed retail returns
  • Guided customers 
  • Assisted cashiers



Education

Veterinary Technician

University of Guelph - Alfred Campus
2012

Bachelor of Science - General Science

University of Ottawa
2011

Skills

  • Ethics in Clinical Research
  • Data collecting techniques
  • Animal handling and specimen collection
  • Well organized
  • Fast learner
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork
  • Bilingual : Spoken/Written

Affiliations

Internship - Lafontaine Veterinary Clinic - Rockland, Ontario

December 2012

  • Assisting the veterinary technicians with various tasks such as: animal husbandry, daily appointments, clinic neatness and stock inventory
  • Performing the physical examination before surgery, administrating the pre-anesthetic, prepping the animal for surgery and
    monitoring/assisting throughout the surgery
  • Responsible for assigning appointments, data entry in the system and putting in order the necessary medication for the patient

Certificate of recognition - Charles River Laboratories

January 2023

  • Certificate from Glenn Washer (Corporate Senior Vice President, North American Safety Assessment) For dedication and commitment over the last 10 years within the compagny

PAW'S in Practice Award - Charles River Laboratories

October 2016

  • Award from Dr. Marilyn Brown ( Corporate Vice President Global Animal Welfare) In recognition of an oustanding effort to promote animal welfare and safety

Timeline

Technician Specialist I

Charles River Laboratories
05.2022 - Current

Necropsy Prosector

Charles River Laboratories
01.2013 - 05.2022

Sandwich Artist/Cashier

Subway
08.2011 - 12.2012

Customer Service

Canadian Tire
08.2009 - 08.2011

Veterinary Technician

University of Guelph - Alfred Campus

Bachelor of Science - General Science

University of Ottawa
Dominique Laplante