Andre Coleman

Hardworking and highly motivated Laboratory Animal Technician with over 10 years of experience supporting laboratory animal care, research, sanitation, and facility operations. Skilled in animal handling, husbandry, health monitoring, housekeeping, cleaning and disinfection, inventory management, recordkeeping, and adherence to safety and animal welfare protocols. Experienced in maintaining clean, safe, and organized work environments while working independently and collaboratively.

Resourceful, dependable, and committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and efficiency.

LABORATORY ANIMAL TECHNICIAN | HOUSEKEEPING - Yale University - New Haven, CT

(2023-03 - 2025-08)

• Provided daily care for laboratory animals, including feeding and watering according to prescribed diets, portions, and established protocols.
• Washed, cleaned, and disinfected kennels, cages, animal rooms, work areas, and holding areas to maintain sanitary conditions and help prevent the spread of disease.
• Performed routine housekeeping duties to maintain clean, organized, and safe animal care and laboratory areas.
• Removed trash, animal waste, soiled bedding, and other waste materials in accordance with facility procedures.
• Swept, mopped, sanitized, and disinfected floors, surfaces, equipment, and frequently touched areas as required.
• Restocked cleaning products, animal care supplies, bedding, and other materials to ensure work areas remained fully supplied.
• Conducted routine animal health checks and promptly identified and reported abnormalities, illnesses, injuries, or other health concerns.
• Prepared food, liquid formulas, medications, and nutritional supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and species-specific requirements.
• Maintained organized work areas and followed established sanitation, safety, and animal welfare procedures.
• Collaborated with research and animal care teams to support daily facility operations and maintain high standards of cleanliness and care.

LABORATORY ANIMAL TECHNICIAN | HOUSEKEEPING - Albert Einstein - Bronx, NY

(2020-09 - 2023-01)

• Handled laboratory animals humanely while consistently following established safety, welfare, and handling protocols.
• Cleaned and disinfected cages, kennels, animal rooms, equipment, and surrounding work areas to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
• Performed routine housekeeping duties, including sweeping, mopping, sanitizing surfaces, removing waste, and maintaining organized work areas.
• Removed and replaced soiled bedding and maintained clean animal housing areas according to established procedures.
• Applied knowledge of animal behavior to recognize potential risks and determine appropriate handling and restraint techniques.
• Assisted with animal handling and restraint while prioritizing the safety and well-being of animals and staff.
• Examined and monitored animals for signs of illness, disease, injury, or abnormal behavior and reported concerns appropriately.
• Managed inventory of animal care, housekeeping, and cleaning supplies, including bedding materials, enrichment devices, disinfectants, and cleaning products.
• Restocked supplies and maintained orderly storage areas to support efficient daily operations.
• Followed infection-control, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures while completing assigned duties.

LABORATORY ANIMAL TECHNICIAN | HOUSEKEEPING - Mount Sinai - Manhattan, NY

(2011-03 - 2018-04)

• Maintained accurate records of animal husbandry activities, including feeding, watering, treatments, and daily observations.
• Provided humane handling and care of laboratory animals in accordance with established protocols, guidelines, and animal welfare standards.
• Performed housekeeping and sanitation duties throughout animal care and laboratory areas.
• Cleaned and disinfected cages, animal rooms, equipment, floors, countertops, and other work surfaces.
• Removed waste, soiled bedding, and other materials while following appropriate sanitation and disposal procedures.
• Maintained clean, organized, and well-stocked work areas to support safe and efficient laboratory operations.
• Restocked hospital, laboratory, housekeeping, and animal-care supplies.
• Assisted with animal euthanasia procedures and appropriate disposal of animal remains in accordance with established protocols.
• Provided emergency first aid to sick and injured animals and promptly communicated concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Prepared reports, maintained research-related information, and performed clerical and administrative duties.
• Followed established safety, sanitation, infection-control, and animal welfare procedures.

High School Diploma - Stevenson High School — Bronx, NY (2004-06)