Michelle Warren
Västerås
Summary
Dynamic MSc Animal Science graduate from SLU with a robust background in preclinical research, laboratory animal welfare, and veterinary skills. Expertise in designing and implementing experiments, performing intricate procedures on laboratory animals, and ensuring adherence to ethical and regulatory standards. Proven experience in animal training, anaesthesia, surgical procedures, and post-procedure monitoring while prioritizing ethical care and scientific rigour. Committed to enhancing ethical research practices and sustainable laboratory animal management through collaborative, multidisciplinary efforts that drive innovative advancements in animal science and welfare.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Student
SLU - Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet - SLU
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Investigated nutraceutical–isoeugenol formulation as an ethical alternative to MS-222 in salmonids (rainbow trout & brown trout)
- Conducted behavioral video analysis, cortisol assays, gill histology, and oxidative stress assessments to evaluate welfare outcomes
- Performed advanced laboratory techniques including HPLC, ELISA, qPCR, and histology
- Developed plant-based nutraceutical formulation under Dr. Kartik Baruah at SLU’s Fish Larvae Lab & Fisheries Research Station, following Swedish Agricultural Board regulations
- Conducted in-depth research at SLU’s Fish Larvae Lab and Fisheries Research Station in Älvkarleby, adhering to Swedish Agricultural Board regulations
Graduate Student Researcher
SLU - Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet - SLU
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Conducted research in Aquaculture and Applied Animal Science & Welfare, publishing on fish broodstock epigenetics and reproductive success.
- Managed Artemia and rainbow trout larvae cultures; performed water quality tests, hatching, mortality counts, and blood sampling (caudal vein/tail clip) for histology and cortisol analysis.
- Assisted rainbow trout nutrition trials with sustainable feed (single-cell proteins, Baltic Sea mussels) and supported cow welfare studies.
- Performed statistical analyses, developed research protocols, and synthesized new methodologies to guide experiments.
- Prepared presentations for academic audiences and served as laboratory assistant across multiple aquatic labs.
- Provided research support to other labs, aiding PhD and MSc student projects.
Research Study Supervisor
Altasciences
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Collaborated closely with Study Directors to schedule procedures, coordinate study starts, and oversee overall study operations, ensuring smooth execution and protocol compliance.
- Supervised preclinical surgical studies, including liver/muscle biopsies and anesthesia procedures; served as one of the laboratory swine anesthesiologists and trained others in veterinary procedures.
- Coordinated study setup: reviewed protocols, prepared materials, and managed equipment for infusion and telemetry studies.
- Managed schedules, animal assignments, dosing, bloodwork, and daily QC to ensure accurate data collection per SOPs.
- Led end-of-study processes, validating data, reviewing forms, and submitting notebooks in adherence to GLP, compliance, and client deadlines.
Research Technician
Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Conducted research on prostate tumor lines, supporting treatment development for castration-resistant and castration-sensitive mice.
- Worked with B6's and SCID mice.
- Managed daily experimental protocols, monitored tumor growth, and maintained precise data records.
- Performed animal health checks, weight monitoring, and procedures including gastric gavage, castration, and tumorectomy.
- Gained expertise in anesthesia, blood collection, mice handling, and histology for tissue analysis.
Veterinary Technician II // Research Associate
Fred Hutch
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Contributed to cutting-edge research supporting multiple principal investigators, focusing on studies related to GVHD, viral gene therapy for SCID, CAR T-cell therapy, pharmacokinetics (PK), and more
- Worked under the guidance of veterinarians, IACUC protocols, and The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals to ensure high-quality research and welfare standards
- Managed study animals, ensuring adherence to research protocols, welfare standards, and daily treatment schedules
- Conducted advanced procedures, including blood collection, bone marrow aspirates and transplants, apheresis, full-body radiation (LINAC), and cellular infusions
- Operated under radiation safety protocols with expertise in irradiating blood for transfusions based on hematology results
- Provided husbandry, supportive medical care, and welfare management, ensuring optimal health and behavior for research animals
- Assisted with breeding colony management, including artificial insemination, sperm collection, cryopreservation, and genetics tracking
- Contributed to procedural efficiency by creating and editing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for X-ray machines and autoclaves
- Managed adoption programs, behavioral training, and food inventory to maintain a healthy and enriched environment for animals
- Recorded and monitored body condition scores (BCS) to optimize diets and intervene when weight trends indicated potential health concerns
- Gained extensive experience with common treatment drugs such as Ursodiol, Cyclosporin, MMF (Mycophenolate mofetil), Viokase, Methotrexate, and CRI protocols
Laboratory Technician
Fred Hutch
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Conducted long procedures using CRoC tourniquets in large animal models (Swine) and performed clinical techniques, including phlebotomy, ear vein catheter placement, intubation, euthanasia, and necropsy on laboratory swine.
- Conducted studies on reanimation of ischemic tissues, designing experiments, collecting data, and analyzing outcomes to inform tissue recovery research.
- Provided post-procedure medical observation and collaborated with veterinarians to ensure ethical and legal standards of care.
- Supported lab operations, including organizational management and additional supervisory-assigned tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Gained hands-on experience in microbiology and bench work, including agar preparation and nematode husbandry.
- Ensured strict adherence to protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Research Associate
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Trained laboratory swine for research at Fred Hutch, using clicker training and targeting to guide movement between kennels, activity rooms, and study areas.
- Handled and administered controlled substances under DVM supervision, performing procedures including phlebotomy, ear vein catheter placement, intubation, IM/SQ/IV injections, euthanasia, and necropsy.
- Conducted procedure monitoring, data collection, post-procedure observation, and assisted the lab supervisor with various tasks, ensuring adherence to IACUC standards and ethical guidelines.
Animal Care Technician
Allen Institute
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Responsible for caring for mice in research setting following IACUC, The Guide, etc
- Main responsivities consist of cage cleaning, feeding/watering, environmental and animal monitoring, room sanitation, record maintenance, public area maintenance and special assignments (Injections)
- Maintain Aseptic Techniques by wearing proper PPE and following SOPs
- Duties may include maintaining mice records via LabTrack and environmental/animal monitoring
- As an Animal Technician my mission is to provide professional and collegial service through quality animal care to ensure quality science, while maintaining regulatory compliance and ethical standards
- BSL-2 experience and handling
Veterinary Assistant/Nurse
Banfield Pet Hospital
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Provided comprehensive animal care, performing routine husbandry and medical procedures under veterinarian supervision or independently.
- Assisted with dental and aseptic surgeries, including pre- and post-operative care, and conducted sample collection (blood, urine, feces, dermal).
- Administered medications and vaccinations (PO, IM, IV, SQ), performed catheterization, and provided fostering or overnight monitoring of patients.
- Conducted triage and pre-examination assessments, recording vital signs (TPR) and performing comprehensive physical examinations.
- Maintained detailed patient charts, documenting daily care and in-room veterinary appointments.
- Proficient in veterinary technology and equipment, including PetWare, Abaxis, Idexx, RIS Flatpanel radiology, anesthesia machines, autoclave, and dental carts.
Nutrition Consultant
Hill's Pet Nutrition
03.2016 - 01.2017
- Hill’s Science Diet’s mission is to “To help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets”
- Educate clients on nutrientetics and other research that goes into Hill’s Science Diet and assist with recommendations to assist with Veterinary diagnosis or health concerns
- Enrich pet owners on AAFCO regulations
Wildlife rehabilitation Intern
South Sound Critter Care
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Rehabilitated injured or critically ill native mammals and birds, including raptors, canines, felines, rodents, marsupials, deer, raccoons, and other species, following wildlife regulations and SOPs.
- Performed hands-on animal care, restraint, environmental monitoring, wound treatment, feeding (bottle and tube), physical therapy, and release of rehabilitated animals.
- Assisted veterinarians and wildlife rehabilitators with diagnostics, examinations, and medication administration (SQ, IM, IV, PO) including dose calculations.
- Extracted external and internal parasites and maintained husbandry for breeding and non-breeding mouse colonies.
- Ensured proper PPE use, zoonotic disease precautions, and compliance with Wildlife, Fish, and Game regulations.
- Assisted in daily animal care routines, ensuring health and safety standards were met.
Research Associate / Field Researcher
Eastern Washington University
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Conducted aquatic research and husbandry for rainbow trout, brown trout, sturgeon, sculpin, dace, and zooplankton (Daphnia), maintaining tanks, monitoring water quality, and managing cultures.
- Performed field research, including electrofishing, measuring, weighing, cataloging, anesthesia studies, euthanasia, and surgical procedures (radio-tagging, genetic sampling).
- Determined fish age, identified wild vs. farmed salmonids, preserved specimens, and analyzed ecological and experimental data using R, ArcGIS, and Excel.
Education
Master of Science - Animal Sciences
SLU - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Uppsala, Sweden01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA01.2015
Skills
- Laboratory animal husbandry (aquatic & terrestrial)
- Veterinary support, anesthesia (gas & liquid), and surgical/dissection techniques
- Blood collection, catheterization, biopsies, and necropsy
- Molecular assays: qPCR, ELISA (cortisol), HPLC
- Histology, microscopy, and advanced sample preparation
- Experimental design, protocol development, and data analysis (R, SPSS, Excel, ArcGIS)
- Aquaculture research: fish larvae culture, nutrition trials, water quality monitoring
- Field methods: electrofishing, gastric lavage, radio-tagging, otolith/scale aging
- Preclinical/translational research (PK, CAR T-cell therapy, viral gene therapy)
- GLP, IACUC, and regulatory compliance in lab and field settings
Websites
Certification
- Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT)
- Scuba Diving (Open Waters)
Languages
English (Native or Bilingual)
Swedish (Actively learning)
Publications
- Clicker Train your Pigs - You Won't be Sow-E
- FROM GENES TO TRAITS: EPIGENETICS IN FISH AND SHELLFISH BROODSTOCK MANAGEMENT
- Evaluating the Interaction between Isoeugenol and Nutraceuticals on Anaesthesia Efficiency in Salmonids: Implications for Aquatic Welfare
Voice Acting, Video editing, Software editing, Virtual Event Planning
During COVID-19, I picked up hobbies that have stayed with me. I auditioned for voice acting roles, which led me to learn audio editing. This skill ended up being surprisingly useful for my master’s thesis, where I applied video analysis techniques I had learned, and my editing experience even influenced my approach to statistical analysis.
Timeline
Graduate Student
SLU - Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet - SLU
08.2023 - 01.2025
Graduate Student Researcher
SLU - Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet - SLU
08.2023 - 01.2025
Research Study Supervisor
Altasciences
11.2021 - 07.2022
Research Technician
Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research
03.2021 - 09.2021
Veterinary Technician II // Research Associate
Fred Hutch
08.2018 - 08.2021
Laboratory Technician
Fred Hutch
01.2018 - 06.2018
Research Associate
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2018 - 06.2018
Animal Care Technician
Allen Institute
08.2017 - 01.2018
Veterinary Assistant/Nurse
Banfield Pet Hospital
03.2016 - 04.2017
Nutrition Consultant
Hill's Pet Nutrition
03.2016 - 01.2017
Wildlife rehabilitation Intern
South Sound Critter Care
06.2015 - 01.2017
Research Associate / Field Researcher
Eastern Washington University
07.2014 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Animal Sciences
SLU - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Eastern Washington University
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