Ryan Valencia

Highly skilled and familiar with the role of a prior Animal Care Technician with 3 years of laboratory husbandry experience. Meticulous and professional, customer support driven and combined 13+ years of work and prior military service. My work experiences in the civilian workforce have earned me the privilege to serve in the sciences within the biotech research sectors of preclinical studies.

I have strict work ethics that make my talents a wonderful match with any team, and my expertise in animal husbandry, vivarium management, and maintaining strict regulatory compliance in research environments under strict guidelines from (AAALAC and IACUC regulations) will guarantee smooth inspection readiness. I am a dedicated team player with a strong work ethic, adept at managing and handling high-value model animals, ensuring accurate data is logged, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet mission-critical demands.

Animal Care Technician II at Charles River Labs: Explora Biolabs (2021-02 – 2025-04)

• Provided exceptional quality husbandry and committed animal care in support of preclinical research studies for various mice models and cohorts.
• Maintained meticulous data and records using systems like Cayuse and Census to ensure accuracy and accountability for animal cohorts.
• Adept at coordinating with cross-functional teams, managing high-value assets, and ensuring meticulous data and record keeping.
• Managed animal husbandry and care for high-value research models, including colonies worth up to tens of millions of dollars.
• Service biotech clients in the South San Francisco and San Carlos regions, providing essential resources like specialized diets and housing.
• Identify animal genotypes and report findings on animal health and welfare to veterinary staff.
• Operated and maintained a variety of laboratory equipment, including autoclaves and BSC models.
• Provide exceptional customer service to clients, enabling them to focus on their research.

Mail Carrier at United States Postal Service (2020-06 – 2020-11)

• Provided professional customer service and ensured timely delivery of mail and packages.
• Systematically prepared and organized parcels and letters for efficient delivery.

Human Resources Specialist at U.S. Army (2007-02 – 2015-05)

Administrator & Post Office Operations

• Oversaw human resources and postal operations during military operations and campaigns, ensuring personnel readiness and compliance with military guidelines.
• Managed all personnel strength, including leave, transfers, and life insurance records using military database systems.
• Accounted for and distributed incoming and outgoing mail and parcels for thousands of service members.
• Reported mail flow and compliance to a chain of command, ensuring effective communication and operational efficiency.

High School Diploma

Associates in Science