Nicole Collette
About Nicole Collette
Nicole Collette is an experienced Animal Care Facility Manager at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2015. With over 20 years of expertise in molecular biology and animal colony management, she oversees an AAALAC-accredited vivarium and collaborates on various research projects.
Current Role as Animal Care Facility Manager
Nicole Collette currently serves as the Animal Care Facility Manager at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in Livermore, California. She has held this position since 2019, overseeing the management of an AAALAC-accredited vivarium. Her responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance and staff training within the facility. Collette's role is critical in maintaining high standards for animal care and research integrity.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Nicole Collette has a significant history with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where she has worked in various capacities since 2010. She initially joined as a Staff Scientist and later transitioned to a Postdoc role from 2003 to 2007. After a brief tenure at UC Berkeley, she returned to LLNL as a Staff Scientist in 2015 and has continued to contribute to the laboratory's research initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Nicole Collette earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from the University of California, Davis, where she studied from 1996 to 1998. She furthered her education at the same institution, obtaining a Ph.D. in Genetics from 1998 to 2004. Collette possesses expertise in complex genetic models, including CRISPR and gene therapy, and has over 20 years of experience working with rodents and molecular biology.
Background in Research and Collaboration
Collette has a strong background in animal colony management and collaborates with both internal and external investigators. Her role involves securing approval and coordinating logistics for experiments, ensuring that research projects comply with ethical and regulatory standards. This collaborative approach enhances the quality and efficiency of the research conducted at LLNL.
Previous Experience at UC Berkeley
Before her extensive tenure at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Nicole Collette worked at UC Berkeley. She served as an Associate Specialist from 2009 to 2010 and as a Postdoc from 2007 to 2009. Her time at UC Berkeley contributed to her development as a researcher and provided her with valuable experience in the academic environment.