Debra Adams Fish
About Debra Adams Fish
Debra Adams Fish is an experienced Animal Laboratory Resources Coordinator at ATCC, where she has worked since 2005. She has a background in biology and extensive experience in laboratory management and environmental safety.
Current Role as Animal Laboratory Resources Coordinator
Debra Adams Fish has served as the Animal Laboratory Resources Coordinator at ATCC since 2005. In this role, she oversees protocol development, approval, and execution at all stages. Her responsibilities include ensuring compliance with laboratory standards and enhancing operational efficiency within the animal laboratory. Fish's long tenure at ATCC highlights her commitment to the organization and her expertise in laboratory management.
Previous Experience at ATCC
Debra Adams Fish has held multiple positions at ATCC. She worked as a Specialty Laboratory Manager for one month in 2005 and later served as the Laboratory Animal Coordinator from 2019 to 2021 for two years. Her roles at ATCC have contributed to her extensive knowledge in laboratory animal management and procedural oversight.
Professional Background and Early Career
Before her long-standing career at ATCC, Debra Adams Fish worked at Priority One Services as a Trainer for 11 months in 2003 and as a Lead Animal Technician from 2000 to 2001 for one year. She also gained experience at Northrop Grumman as an Assistant Project Manager from 2003 to 2005 for two years. These positions provided her with foundational skills in animal care and project management.
Education and Academic Background
Debra Adams Fish studied at Frostburg State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from 1989 to 1995. Her academic background in biology has equipped her with essential knowledge and skills applicable to her roles in laboratory management and animal care.
Certifications and Training
Debra Adams Fish holds RCRA certification and has completed RSO training, reflecting her commitment to environmental safety issues. These certifications demonstrate her expertise in regulatory compliance and her focus on maintaining safety standards within laboratory environments.