Loyola University Chicago

University Staff Council

October 2014

Kimberly Hamblet, RLAT

Title/s:  Lead Laboratory Animal Technician

Email: khamblet@luc.edu

About

Department/School/Division: Comparative Medicine Facility
Campus: Health Sciences Campus
Years at Loyola: 3

What is your favorite thing about working at Loyola?
My favorite thing about working at Loyola is having the opportunity to work within the confines of this prestigious University. Seriously, I get to say “I work for Loyola University!”

What is your most memorable achievement as a Loyola employee?
My most memorable achievement, outside of this award, was being able to move up within my department in such a short period of time.

What does Loyola's mission mean to you?
Loyola’s mission means everything to me. It is a reminder of how I should conduct myself every day; not only while I am at work, but in my home life as well.

What motivates you to succeed each and every day?
I am motivated knowing that what I do plays a vital role in research that can help so many people who are suffering. I also take pride in knowing that my success translates to excellent care for the furry animals in my department’s care.

Tell us how you show your Rambler pride.
I show off where I work as often as I can! I am proud to be a Rambler, and I hope that I can be a positive example of what you can accomplish with hard work and determination.

Tell us something most people at Loyola would be surprised to know about you.
Although my day mostly consists of working with animals, I was terrified of them in my youth. Who would have thought back then this would be my career path?