Amelia Thornton
Cranston,RI
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Protocol Associate II
ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Cooperative Group
08.2022 - Current
- Facilitated clinical trial process by collaborating with oncologists, surgeons, cardiologists, and radiologists from protocol drafting to trial activation.
- Drafted protocols and consent forms for clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Work with National Cancer Institute and NCI Central Institutional Review Board to activate clinical trials.
- Coordinates Head and Neck, Melanoma and Sarcoma committee monthly meetings.
QC/ Pheresis Manufacturing Supervisor
American Red Cross
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Coordinated operations and activities with other supervisors across departments.
- Supervise all work processes and ensure work is performed accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained attendance and hours records for a team of 6 technicians to ensure accurate payroll and productivity tracking.
- Facilitated staff meetings to address upcoming changes, reinforce GMP compliance, and conduct root cause analysis.
- Work with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within and between departments.
- Track records of employee attendances and hours worked for a staff of 6 technicians.
Lab Technician
American Red Cross
05.2014 - 10.2021
- Executed quality control tasks and conducted daily equipment maintenance to ensure operational reliability.
- Applied knowledge of procedures to accurately complete and interpret tests, generating reliable immunohematology test results.
- Performed data entry and operated the computer programs associated with component production.
- Maintained accurate and complete manufacturing department records, supporting compliance and traceability.
Quality Control Lab Analyst
Thermo Fisher Scientific (Unity Lab Services)
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Processed labware to ensure compliance with cleaning and sterilization standards.
- Prepared media for various departments, facilitating accurate testing and analysis.
- Performed biological indicator testing on manufacturing samples for microbial growth.
- Prepared media for various departments
- Performed biological indicator testing on manufacturing samples to confirm absence of microbial growth.
Lab Assistant
American Red Cross
12.2013 - 05.2014
- Produced and preserved blood products and samples in a controlled environment.
- Operated and maintained equipment while performing quality control checks to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Performed data entry and operated computer programs to support accurate component production.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI05-2007
Skills
- Database management
- Data entry systems
- Data entry
- Strong data entry experience using different systems such as ePROGRESA, Sample Manager and Protrac
- Entering and updating various test results
- Document verification
- Clinical trial data
- Enter and verify all paperwork and make necessary changes as needed
- Bacterial Detection Testing
- Media and Buffer preparation
- Pathogen Reduction
- HPLC analysis using SEC, IEC, RPC and affinity chromatography methods
- Laboratory Inventory Management
- Proficient in using all Microsoft Suite – Excel, Word, Office, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Regulatory compliance
- Communication and planning
- Leadership and teamwork
- Document revision
- Positive demeanor
- Extensive experience with Microsoft track changes to draft documents for cancer clinical trials
Timeline
Protocol Associate II
ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Cooperative Group
08.2022 - Current
QC/ Pheresis Manufacturing Supervisor
American Red Cross
10.2021 - 08.2022
Quality Control Lab Analyst
Thermo Fisher Scientific (Unity Lab Services)
05.2019 - 03.2020
Lab Technician
American Red Cross
05.2014 - 10.2021
Lab Assistant
American Red Cross
12.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Rhode Island College