Clinical Research

Job Target: Senior Research Assistant
Employment Status: Active
Experience Level: Not Specified
Seeking: Full-Time
Industry: Research Resumes

Salary:
Degree: Not Specified
Security Clearance: None
Travel: Heavy
Relocate:: Yes

Objective

I am presently seeking new opportunities to enter the field of clinical research after being employed in molecular biology research by the pharmaceutical/healthcare and biomedical sector for the last 6+ years . I view this as a natural progression in my research career from the pre-clinical phase to the clinical phase, translating the lab discoveries of today into viable treatment options of tomorrow by helping regulate the process of bringing novel drugs and investigational new treatments into market. While I enjoy laboratory research work and am competent at it, the potential for career growth is limited. Clinical research, on the other hand, boasts wide-ranging possibilities for career development and progression. I am also seeking new challenges and feel that my background of having worked for a biopharmaceutical company and a research hospital will serve me well in making this transition to clinical research. Currently, I am also pursuing CRA Training via Medical Research Management (MRM), which is an ACPE (Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education) accredited organization that is one of the nationís leading providers of clinical research education and training. Upon securing a clinical research position, I plan to seek ACRP and/or SoCRA certification to fortify my knowledge base in this new field.

Job Target

Senior Research Assistant

Professional Experience

2007 – present	The Methodist Research Institute Senior Research Assistant
	Involved in Translational Research studies to transform novel discoveries and observations from basic laboratory research into therapeutic clinical outcomes for patients via a ëëbench-to-bedsideî approach. Job Requirements/Accomplishments * Utilize molecular biology techniques such as RT-qPCR, PCR, DNA cloning/sub-cloning, Western Blotting, siRNA * Implement and establish standardized usage of materials/methods and protocols for laboratory use * Data interpretation, statistical analysis and troubleshooting experiments to improve methods/experimental design * Excellent organizational and communication skills
2001 – 2007	Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Senior Research Associate
	Performed gene-targeting using homologous recombination in embryonic stem (ES) cells for Genome5000 program to define gene function in mouse ëëknockoutíí lines. Projects were carried out for internal pipeline as well as external clients including Genentech, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Organon, Johnson & Johnson among others. Job Requirements/Accomplishments * Handled multiple projects with defined timelines in a high-throughput manner * Experienced in various molecular biology techniques including DNA vector design/construction * Proficient in various software-sequencing programs, online genome browsers, MS-Office Professional Suite, Adobe Photoshop Additional Responsibilities * Senior member of qPCR Team ñ Analysis of Neo and LacZ qPCR and SRY statistical data for Molecular Genetics department * Collaborator with Neurology department for design, synthesis and sequence verification of cDNA templates for sense and antisense in-situ hybridization probes * Presented Level-1 clinical data as member of Drug Target Priority (DTP) speaker rotation (2004-2006) * Lexgene Reviewer ñ for candidate genes prioritized for Lexiconís project pipeline
2001 – 2001	GiantBear Inc. Technical Documentation Specialist
	Prepared technical documentation for wireless software products and technologies. Job Requirements/Accomplishments * Authored technical manuals and user guides * Graphic design for desktop publishing and web-based applications
1998 – 2000	InterNova Corp. Quality Assurance Engineer/Researcher
	Maintained operations for software components and e-commerce sites and gathered market research data. Job Requirements/Accomplishments * Client management * Testing web-based software applications * Troubleshooting technical issues with software developers and clients * Web-site design and content development * Authored marketing literature and technical manuals * Graphic design for internet and desktop publishing
1997 – 1998	MedLinx Interactive Project Coordinator/Researcher
	Coordinated the acquisition of clinical data from medical institutions and medical white papers for use via MedLinxís proprietary internet-based medical browser. Job Requirements/Accomplishments * Implemented content update procedures for the MedLinx Interactive application. * Procurement, digital conversion, and archiving of clinical data elements for MedLinx database * Authored user guides, marketing literature and technical specifications manuals * Web-site content development * Liaison between Yale Emergency Medicine Faculty and MedLinxís technical development team

Education

2001	New York University – Master's Degree (MA/MS/MBA)
	MASTER OF SCIENCE, RECOMBINANT DNA TECHNOLOGY, CUMULATIVE GPA: 3.9/4.0
1996	University of Texas at Austin – Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS)
	B.S., MOLECULAR BIOLOGY HIGH HONORS WITH SPECIAL DEPT. HONORS, CUMULATIVE GPA: 3.9/4.0

Last updated on: 2007-10-22.