THIAGO ARRIVABENE
Sydney,NSW
Summary
I have extensive experience working with companion and laboratory animals as a Veterinarian. Throughout the years, I have gained knowledge in biosecurity, animal ethics, welfare, husbandry in the field and in technical and research facilities. Proficient in the operational needs and best practices of the Veterinary and biosecurity industry. I aim to develop my project management, interpersonal and communication skills to support the Team in a variety of biosecurity related activities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Animal Research Officer
Children's Cancer Institute Australia
2017.10 - Current
- Development and refinement of all Animal Facility Animal Ethics
- Diagnosis and troubleshooting of welfare and health issues in research animals
- Liaising with research groups on a regular basis for current and upcoming projects and research refinement proposals
- Conducting basic to advanced technique training
- Responsible for the day to day supervision of technical staff
- Supporting and assisting routine husbandry activities
- Development and writing of SOPs and RAs
- Promote and develop relationships with affiliated organisations as they relate to Animal Facility activities
- Providing support for the mentoring, development and performance building of all Animal Facility staff
- Developing, implementing and maintaining all relevant policies and procedures as they relate to the animal facility and the management thereof
- Participating in the production of the annual budget as it relates to expenditure and capital equipment needs for the facility
- Coordinating prompt repairs and maintenance with the relevant Scientific Services Team member
- Managing relationships with all third party suppliers as they relate to equipment/consumables purchase and maintenance agreement, negotiation and execution.
Biological Facilities Manager
Heart Research Institute (HRI)
2016.11 - 2017.10
- Management of the day-to-day operations of the Biological Facilities and the ongoing provision of appropriate biological services to the Institute
- Supervision of animal facilities staff and Biological Facilities areas and provision of work schedules and feedback on performance
- Assist researchers in the development of research projects by reviewing all aspects of the animal procedures and liaising with institutional and external (State and Federal) agencies to ensure that all necessary aspects for the use of animals (and regulatory issues) are properly addressed
- Review of current SOPs, design and implementation of new operating policies relating to animal service and usage as well as maintaining all relevant up to date animal records
- Assist and develop animal research models and animal breeding strategies
- Ensure the training of technical staff and scientists in the proper use of animal handling and husbandry as part of instructional and research programs.
BioCORE Animal Technician and Compliance Monitor
Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute
2013.08 - 2016.11
- Providing animal husbandry and welfare on a daily basis to mice, rats, xenopus and occasionally zebra fishes' colony in the BioCORE facility
- Ensuring compliance with Animal Welfare legislation, regulation and guidelines and internal AEC
- Liaise and assist research staff with animal issues, handling and experimental procedures providing optimal animal care for animals used in research
- Participate in colony management, including a well maintained breeding area as well as weaning and culling animals as required
- Perform animal necropsies, tissue and blood collections, hormone implants, rederivations and embryo transferring as well as comply with high standard quality control, record keeping and preparation of relevant facility SOPs
- Sound knowledge and understanding of day to day operations of the BioCORE Facility
- Manage weekly stock, ordering and liaising with laboratory suppliers to ensure product levels are maintained.
Regulatory Affairs Intern
Ceva Animal Health
2015.03 - 2016.04
- Assist in the preparation of applications for registration of new products and variations to marketed products
- Evaluate and prepare drug registration applications ensuring compliance with the APVMA/Australia and ACVM/NZ policies, national regulations and laws through approval/post approval phase
- Assist as required with responding to interpretation requests
- Organizational support activities involving regulatory DMF, tracking spreadsheets, and other support documents throughout the product lifecycle.
Animal Technician
Garvan Institute of Medical Research
2013.04 - 2013.08
- Working at the Biological Testing Facility (BTF) 12 times weekly providing animal care and husbandry including appropriate housing, nutrition, health care, hygiene control and provision of environmental enrichment in accordance with SOPs and guidelines
- Ensuring compliance with animal welfare guidelines and other relevant legislation and regulations
- Correctly identify animals as per legislation and maintain accurate computerised and manual records of animal movements, ethics approval numbers, housing density, sex and culling as well as injection, palpation and collecting tissues upon autopsies
- Maintain either PC1 and PC2 areas as required.
Stock Control Manager
Sales Force Pty
2009.09 - 2012.07
- Working within a range of products, I was responsible for managing a small team of three
- Working with RF scanners, I performed tasks such as controlling storage (inventory report), receiving and setting out all data provided allocating to the specific bays regarding description and batch liaising with office and suppliers replenishing and monitoring a number of products according to the monthly sales report dispatching to different regions in NSW, ACT and New Zealand.
Veterinary Medical Clinician
Dog & Cia Veterinary Clinic
2007.10 - 2008.03
Technical and Quality Manager / Commercial area
Brandolis Pharmaceuticals Ltd
2004.01 - 2007.10
- Technical responsibility for import, stocking and commercialization of veterinary raw pharmaceutical and food supply (additives and medications used in animal feed and health)
- Coordination of Regulatory Affairs: registration of establishment and dossiers of veterinary pharmaceutical and nutrition products
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines
- Development and follow up of Quality Assurance Systems QAM, GMP, PMV, ISO 9001/14001 and Waste Management Plan in the veterinary industry
- Performance in the technical, commercial and marketing/research survey area on innovations of veterinary products.
Veterinary Medical Clinician
Vid'Animal Veterinary Clinic
2002.10 - 2004.01
Poultry Veterinary Intern
Regional Centre University of E.S. Pinhal
2000.09 - 2001.07
Veterinary Intern
Merial Animal Health Ltd
2000.07 - 2000.08
Teaching Assistant in Animal Parasitology
Regional Centre University of E.S. Pinhal
1999.02 - 1999.12
Education
Post-Graduation - Veterinary Pharmacology Study Course
Australian And New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientist
01.2028
Diploma - Animal Technology
TAFE
01.2013
Diploma - Business Management
Groups College Australia
01.2010
MBA - Strategic Business Management in Agribusiness
Getúlio Vargas Foundation FGV
01.2008
Bachelor Degree - Veterinary Medicine
Universitary Regional Centre of E.S. Pinhal
01.2002
Skills
- Over 4 years managerial experience; managing a small team of 3 employees.
- Extensive project management experience in a clinical, research setting
- In depth understanding of animal welfare, ethics, OH&S and biosecurity regulations in NSW
- Experience conducting training seminars and ensuring staff understand technical procedures and policies.
- Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Monitoring and Evaluation of qualitative research
Accomplishments
- Document preparation, record keeping skills and experience creating Standard Operating Procedures.
- Passionate about actively pursuing academic accomplishments and expanding professional knowledge.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills and ability to achieve in a high pressure environment.
- Team focused with experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
References
References available upon request
Certification
- Transporting UN3373 (Cat B) By Air For Shippers, AirSafe Australia - 2021
- Quarantine Approved Premises for Accredited Persons – classes 2 to 8, DAFF - 2017
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Animal Research Officer
Children's Cancer Institute Australia
2017.10 - Current
Biological Facilities Manager
Heart Research Institute (HRI)
2016.11 - 2017.10
Regulatory Affairs Intern
Ceva Animal Health
2015.03 - 2016.04
BioCORE Animal Technician and Compliance Monitor
Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute
2013.08 - 2016.11
Animal Technician
Garvan Institute of Medical Research
2013.04 - 2013.08
Stock Control Manager
Sales Force Pty
2009.09 - 2012.07
Veterinary Medical Clinician
Dog & Cia Veterinary Clinic
2007.10 - 2008.03
Technical and Quality Manager / Commercial area
Brandolis Pharmaceuticals Ltd
2004.01 - 2007.10
Veterinary Medical Clinician
Vid'Animal Veterinary Clinic
2002.10 - 2004.01
Poultry Veterinary Intern
Regional Centre University of E.S. Pinhal
2000.09 - 2001.07
Veterinary Intern
Merial Animal Health Ltd
2000.07 - 2000.08
Teaching Assistant in Animal Parasitology
Regional Centre University of E.S. Pinhal
1999.02 - 1999.12
Post-Graduation - Veterinary Pharmacology Study Course
Australian And New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientist
Diploma - Animal Technology
TAFE
Diploma - Business Management
Groups College Australia
MBA - Strategic Business Management in Agribusiness
Getúlio Vargas Foundation FGV
Bachelor Degree - Veterinary Medicine
Universitary Regional Centre of E.S. Pinhal
- Transporting UN3373 (Cat B) By Air For Shippers, AirSafe Australia - 2021
- Quarantine Approved Premises for Accredited Persons – classes 2 to 8, DAFF - 2017
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