CARLTON THOMAS
Memphis,TN
Summary
Healthcare and research professional with hands-on involvement in clinical trial workflows, study visit support, specimen collection, IATA-compliant specimen shipping, EDC data review, query resolution, protocol compliance, participant recruitment, informed consent, and regulatory documentation. Currently completing an MPH while supporting clinical research activities in a urology research department and performing delegated responsibilities on an industry-sponsored Phase III clinical trial. Brings a strong blend of clinical experience, research methodology, and public health training to clinical research coordination roles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Conrad Pearson / Austin Urology
Memphis, TN
06.2026 - Current
- Prepare 4 procedure rooms per shift to support examinations and maintain smooth patient flow.
- Track 25-30 patient intake records daily while keeping visits organized and documentation complete.
- Maintain accurate EMR documentation and communicate relevant patient updates to providers.
- Coordinate patient care activities and follow-up while supporting organized clinic operations.
- Support confidentiality and protocol adherence throughout patient interactions and daily workflow.
Clinical Research Practicum
Austin Urology / Conrad Pearson
Memphis, TN
08.2026 - 10.2026
- Supported 3-5 study visits per week while completing protocol-specific procedures under CRC supervision.
- Reviewed and resolved EDC queries, then joined monitor discussions to support data accuracy and protocol compliance.
- Performed sponsor-specific clinical trial procedures under CRC supervision while following study workflows and regulatory requirements.
- Documented delegation status for the Phase III Telix BIPASS Trial and followed the Flow Stent trial to learn visit structure and operations.
- Developed a Clinical Research Operations Assessment and a toolkit with workflow checklists, recruitment resources, and informed consent materials.
- Created regulatory binder templates and quick-reference guides to strengthen source documentation and study-ready organization.
Research Intern
Mississippi INBRE Program
Ridgeland, MS
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Coordinated research initiatives and community health engagement activities to keep study work moving on schedule.
- Collected clinical and behavioral data for ongoing research activities, supporting clean and consistent dataset development.
- Facilitated communication between research teams and community partners while preparing reports and project materials.
Undergraduate Researcher / Study Lead
Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program / University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Supported study participants through consent, intake, and data collection for the maternal mortality project.
- Developed study protocols and prepared IRB submissions for an IRB-approved human-subjects study on maternal mortality disparities.
- Recruited participants, obtained informed consent, and collected demographic, clinical, and behavioral data using validated instruments.
- Maintained source documentation and followed approved study procedures to support compliance and data integrity throughout the project.
- Conducted literature reviews and contributed to abstracts, presentations, and conference dissemination of study findings.
- Tracked study activities and resolved queries across records to keep research operations organized and audit-ready.
Education
Master of Public Health - Urban Health
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences, Chemistry, Public Health, Psychology
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS12-2024
Skills
- Clinical trial workflows
- Study coordination
- Informed consent
- Participant recruitment
- Source documentation
- IATA-compliant specimen shipping
- EDC data management
- Query resolution
- Protocol compliance
- Regulatory documentation
- IRB submissions
- Good clinical practice
- Human subjects research
- Adverse event reporting
- Serious adverse event reporting
- Protocol deviation tracking
Leadership & Honors
Ronald E. McNair Scholar, Mississippi INBRE Health Scholar, President, Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS)
Timeline
Clinical Research Practicum
Austin Urology / Conrad Pearson
08.2026 - 10.2026
Medical Assistant
Conrad Pearson / Austin Urology
06.2026 - Current
Research Intern
Mississippi INBRE Program
05.2024 - 07.2024
Undergraduate Researcher / Study Lead
Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program / University of Southern Mississippi
12.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences, Chemistry, Public Health, Psychology
University of Southern Mississippi
Master of Public Health - Urban Health
University of Memphis