Amanda MacDonald
Glen Burnie,MD
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable research professional with exceptional attention to detail and extensive experience in clinical oncology research. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Biorepository Research Coordinator III
MedStar Health Research Institute
Baltimore, MD
11.2019 - Current
- Manages the collection, processing, and shipment of various biospecimens to meet the requirements of multiple protocols and requests.
- Demonstrates exceptional skills in collaborating with diverse providers to facilitate streamlined collection opportunities, ensuring successful procurement of blood and tissue samples for processing and storage in the biorepository.
- Collaborates with other research teams to share resources, coordinate efforts, and ensure quality control across multiple projects.
- Collaborates with management team to develop protocols for novel collection requests and implement new work procedures or policies.
- Trains new and junior staff in relevant processes and procedures.
Volunteer Panelist
American Psychiatric Association
Washington, DC
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Collaborated on the development of behavioral health quality measures, focusing on the incorporation of measurement-based and evidence-based treatment methods, resulting in improved clinical outcomes for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.
- Served as one of three panel members selected to enhance collaboration between the Consumer Family Panel (CFP) and Technical Expert Panel (TEP), ensuring accurate documentation and communication of consensus feedback on proposed measures.
- Led small group engagements on evidence-based treatment methods for individuals grappling with mental health issues and suicidal thoughts.
Education
Master of Health Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC05-2018
Skills
- Detail-Oriented Analysis
- Data Management
- Ethical Research Practices
- Molecular Biology
- Technical Writing
- Biological Specimen Handling
Timeline
Biorepository Research Coordinator III
MedStar Health Research Institute
11.2019 - Current
Volunteer Panelist
American Psychiatric Association
03.2019 - 06.2021
Master of Health Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of South Carolina - Columbia