Samantha King
samanthanking12@gmail.com 401-919-4457
Objective: To obtain a Research Assistant position where I can contribute the best of my skills and
knowledge of laboratory animal care for the health and welfare of the animals, advancements in biomedical
research, and overall betterment and growth of the lab.
Education & Awards
University of Rhode Island ‘19
▪ Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and Technology
▪ Leadership Studies and Sustainable Agriculture Double Minor
Block and Bridle Northeast Student Affiliates (NESA) Animal Science Competition
▪ 2016 1st Place Overall Research Review Oral Presentation at the University of Connecticut
▪ 2019 1st Place Overall Original Research Oral Presentation at the University of Delaware
Brown University Fall 2018
▪ Outstanding Service recognition in my position as a Laboratory Technician Assistant with Animal Care
Work Experiences
Brown University Animal Care Facility
▪ Summer intern May 2017-Aug 2017
▪ Assistant Laboratory Technician Dec 2017-Present
▪ As an intern my responsibilities included assisting the animal care technicians, veterinary technicians, facility
manager, veterinarians and other Animal Care administrative staff with various daily activities in the animal
facilities. Rotated through various sections of the Animal Care Facility including cage wash, animal
husbandry, veterinary support services and surgical operations. Presented a final project on operant
conditioning in laboratory animals.
▪ As and assistant Laboratory Animal Technician I work with the veterinary staff on colony management, large
animal surgical prep and monitoring, behavioral evaluations and management, record keeping, enrichment,
physical therapy, and medication administration.
Southwick's Zoo
▪ Part-time Bird Keeper and Parakeet Attendant May 2016-November 2016 responsible for daily husbandry
tasks, education, and visitor interactions. Charged with daily behavioral enrichment design and distribution for
30+ exotic macaws. Performed daily positive reinforcement training sessions with most birds, and trained
various new tasks including vocal, physical, and veterinary behaviors.
URI Foundation
▪ Student phonathon caller focusing on maintaining positive alumni relations Jan. 2015 – Present
▪ Phonathon Assistant Supervisor for the Spring 2016 semester
▪ Shift Supervisor Sept. 2016-Present facilitating productive work shifts and managing fifteen phonathon
employees per shift
Samantha King
samanthanking12@gmail.com 401-919-4457
Leadership Experience
University of Rhode Island Student Senate
▪ Elected an At-Large Representative in Fall 2014 and began serving as the Vice-Chair of the Student
Organization Advisory and Review Committee (SOARC) in Nov. 2014
▪ Re-elected as an At-Large Representative in Spring 2015 and elected as the chairwoman of SOARC in March
2015 and March 2016
▪ Elected onto the Elections committee in April 2016 and named Speaker of the Elections Committee
▪ Elected as the Finance chairwoman March in 2017 managing and allocating the $1.2 million budget.
University of Rhode Island Fisheries and Animal and Veterinary Sciences Department
▪ Teaching Assistant (TA) for the Spring 2015 and Fall 2015 semesters teaching livestock care and management
techniques at Peckham Farm once a week with cattle, poultry, sheep, goats, and swine
Volunteer Experiences and Activities
Student Leadership Training Program
▪ Joined the all-volunteer staff in August 2010. Have been volunteering as a Leadership Trainer, Leadership
Instructor, or Leadership Training Facilitator since then.
▪ Staffed a plethora of conferences including day, weekend, and weeklong programs. Lead workshops on skills
such as conflict resolution, communication, humor, acceptance, personal organization, goal setting, and more.
Providence Animal Rescue League
▪ Volunteer cat caretaker May 2014-August 2014. Responsibilities included cleaning the cat’s housing facilities,
providing food and water, grooming, and creating enrichment activities.
University of Rhode Island NESA Livestock Judging Team
▪ Joined the team in Fall 2014, traveled to competition at Penn State in February 2015 and University of
Connecticut in February 2016. Was elected the treasurer of the group for the 2016-2017 academic year, taking
on the responsibility of the group’s financials as we organized and hosted the annual conference.
Bird Training Intern at Southwick’s Zoo
▪ Assisted Bird Department staff in the daily training and upkeep of birds, exhibits, and materials
▪ Successfully completed multiple training projects including vocal, physical, and veterinary behaviors
Undergraduate Research Assistant for Dr. Becky Sartini, PhD
▪ Assisted in research involving male fertility and gene expression in mouse testis during the 2015-2016
academic year learning to and running polymerase chain reactions and gel electrophoresis
SCUBA Diving Certification
▪ Achieved open water diving certification in Fall 2015
▪ Achieved Research Diving and Nitrox certification in Spring 2017
