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Ajah Washington

Raleigh,NC

Summary

A motivated and eager applicant with 7 years of research experience, 3 years of regulatory support, 4 years of leadership and management experience, and expertise in eTMF. Seeking a position in Clinical Research specializing in Oncology to provide exceptional regulatory support while adhering to ICH, GCP, GLPs, and FDA guidelines. A detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Trial Associate

University of Miami: Office of Clinical Research Specialty Oncology
08.2021 - Current

Reviewing protocol submissions for completeness and communicating with researchers to correct deficiencies as it relates to completeness

  • Reviewing entries in the CTMS electronic systems (eProst, Velos, Complion, etc.)
  • Performing data entry and quality control of documents for 9 studies and multiple sites for each study
  • Development of Sponsor eTMF Reference document, maintenance of Sponsor eTMF (Electronic Trial Master Files), and ISF (Investigator Site Files)
  • Creation of reference documents needed for regulatory management such as; essential document tracker, FDA submission document tracker, eTMF and ISF (Investigator Site File) binder setup tracker, etc
  • Collection and review of regulatory study trial documents for study start-up, maintenance, and close-out
  • Understanding of current federal regulations, guidance documents such as ICH GCP guidelines, and state laws
  • Tracking the progress of clinical trial subject recruitment, trial supplies & documentation
  • Managing & tracking FDA submissions and approvals
  • Tracking completion and submission of the eCRF (Electronic Case Report Form)
  • Develops regularly updated project tracking tools & systems
  • Responsible for study maintenance & filing of study administrative files
  • Planning and organizing study-specific meetings, along with distribution of agendas, meeting minutes, and study updates
  • Managing effective communication with study teams
  • Participating in special projects to continuously improve the management of trials by creating new; processes, tools, systems, SOPs, and organizational tools
  • Maintenance of all site information including; contracts, budgets, and reports
  • Facilitating tracking of invoices & authorized clinical trial payments to selected vendors and investigational sites, accurately and promptly
  • Ensuring proper maintenance and documentation regarding site management, and quality control of regulatory documents and credentials.

Amplitude Operation Specialist (Laboratory Automation)

Thermo Fisher On Site Liaison: Temp Position, UNC Chapel Hill Medical Lab
03.2021 - 05.2022
  • Responsible for overseeing testing of COVID-19 samples using molecular biology testing automation machinery - Amplitude
  • Responsible for observing laboratory technicians initiation, maintenance, and overall knowledge of Amplitude
  • Ensuring quality control in all pretesting & post testing mechanisms
  • Navigating results, extracting and sharing data to specific parties while following HIPPA
  • Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting minor errors on Amplitude and other related machinery
  • Oversee machinery daily maintenance to ensure proper functioning & quality use of Amplitude
  • Adhering & following CLIA guidelines & COLA requirements
  • Communicating with Field Service Agent and Customer Service Manager on any system errors
  • Ability to analyze data in QuantStudio to determine whether COVID-19 is detected
  • Ensuring quality control in all testing mechanisms.

Molecular Biology Technologist

Mako Medical Genomics Dept: Temp Position, Henderson, NC
08.2020 - 02.2021
  • Responsible for testing COVID-19 samples using molecular biology mechanisms
  • Ensuring proper use of all laboratory equipment
  • Training incoming laboratory technicians
  • Implementing quality control spreadsheets to ensure testing accuracy
  • Creating sample plates containing bacteriophage and protein kinase in order to run samples
  • Following HIPAA & privacy guidelines
  • Accessing & Navigating APOLLO (LIMS) in order to effectively manage samples & associated data
  • Ensuring quality control in all testing mechanisms.

Robotics Specialist

Duke Human Vaccine Institute: Temp Position, Durham, NC
11.2020 - 01.2021
  • Responsible for testing COVID-19 samples using molecular biology testing laboratory automation machinery - Abbott2000, Qiagen, Cephaheid
  • Responsible for running, maintaining, and analyzing laboratory operations
  • Daily machinery maintenance to ensure proper functioning
  • Ensuring proper use of all laboratory equipment & laboratory machinery
  • Data recording
  • Setting up & analyzing RNA extraction & PCR
  • Analyzing data from QPCR to determine whether COVID-19 is detected
  • Releasing data results to proper departments
  • Following HIPAA & privacy guidelines
  • Ensuring quality control in all testing mechanisms.

Medication Technician/Supervisor/CNA

Kisco Senior Living, Greensboro, NC
07.2017 - 12.2019
  • Responsible for administering medication to 40+ residents at properly scheduled time
  • Creating, leading, and presenting monthly PowerPoint presentations for our Alzheimer's department
  • Updating patient profile when prescribed for new medicine to ensure accuracy
  • Organization of medical charts, following HIPPA & FDA regulations
  • Accurately documenting empty medication inventory for pick up
  • Supervision of up to 6 Certified Nursing Assistants, delegating tasks and ensuring organization throughout day
  • Managing intake of medication ensuring accurate amount
  • Managing & organizing distribution of medication into proper locations, separated by room number and name.

Laboratory Assistant

Molecular Biology Lab NCA&T Greensboro, NC
09.2015 - 12.2019
  • Objective: To obtain a soil sample and determine whether this sample contains bacteria that creates antibodies
  • Conducted scientific research project on the protein ATP5F1A and its process in prostate cancer
  • Developed and produced scientific manuscript with an informative abstract
  • Analysis of Protein
  • Produced protocol for laboratory methods used without supervision
  • Isolated, extracted, and amplified DNA using scientific techniques
  • Amplified DNA using PCR and Gel Electrophoresis
  • Collected and analyzed data to determine the molecular process of this protein.

Laboratory Assistant

Microbiology Lab NCA&T, Greensboro, NC
01.2018 - 07.2019
  • Objective: To obtain a soil sample and determine whether this sample contains bacteria that creates antibodies
  • Performed various tissue culturing techniques
  • Isolation of bacteria and analysis of different bacterial strands
  • Performed cell passaging techniques
  • Performed culture analysis on bacteria
  • Performed serial dilutions and numerous scientific molecular techniques
  • Prepared control and experimental media
  • Compared bacterial growth on the different types of agar
  • Utilized proper aseptic techniques in laboratory setting.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University
Greensboro, NC
12.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Guilford Technical Community College
Greensboro, NC
08.2016

Associate of Science - Science

Louisburg College
Louisburg
05.2016

Skills

  • ETMF Creation
  • Regulatory Submissions
  • Quality Assurance
  • Documentation Review
  • Informed Consent Process
  • Electronic Data Capture
  • Site monitoring
  • Source Document Verification
  • Data Collection
  • Serious Adverse Event Management
  • GCP Adherence
  • Training and mentoring
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Good Clinical Practices

Timeline

Clinical Trial Associate

University of Miami: Office of Clinical Research Specialty Oncology
08.2021 - Current

Amplitude Operation Specialist (Laboratory Automation)

Thermo Fisher On Site Liaison: Temp Position, UNC Chapel Hill Medical Lab
03.2021 - 05.2022

Robotics Specialist

Duke Human Vaccine Institute: Temp Position, Durham, NC
11.2020 - 01.2021

Molecular Biology Technologist

Mako Medical Genomics Dept: Temp Position, Henderson, NC
08.2020 - 02.2021

Laboratory Assistant

Microbiology Lab NCA&T, Greensboro, NC
01.2018 - 07.2019

Medication Technician/Supervisor/CNA

Kisco Senior Living, Greensboro, NC
07.2017 - 12.2019

Laboratory Assistant

Molecular Biology Lab NCA&T Greensboro, NC
09.2015 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Biology

North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Guilford Technical Community College

Associate of Science - Science

Louisburg College
Ajah Washington