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Carole Nail

Carole Nail

San Antonio,TX

Summary

I have over 28 years of experience in biological and biochemistry research, working in different environments like industry, universities, and scientific labs. I managed data, clinical documents, and research schedules during a six-year contract with the U.S. Army focusing on burn, blood loss, and trauma research. I am experienced in analyzing data, and I have trained others on scientific tools and procedures. I have 13 years of experience with mass spectrometry, a technique used to identify and measure molecules, and I have 18 years of hands-on knowledge of protein chemistry methods such as CE-SDS, cIEF, Western blot, and ELISA. Currently, I am a expert in using ProteinSimple’s ELLA (CSP) and JESS laboratory platforms. I am skilled in separating and isolating specific groups of cells using techniques like FACS and bead-based methods, and I can verify cell types using flow cytometry. I have a strong history of writing, reviewing, and editing scientific articles, grant proposals, reports for clients, and presentations. I am also comfortable creating custom databases in Excel and using various statistical tools like SAS, STATA, R, JMP, Python, and Perl.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Laboratory Technologist II

GDIT | USAF 59th STATIC Medical Wing
12.2024 - Current
  • Conducts technical data cleaning and dataset preparation for 4 DoD-funded trauma research protocols.
  • Supports database maintenance and integration across studies using R and Excel.
  • Collaborates with clinical teams to ensure research timelines align with protocol deliverables.

Research Scientist I

Scorpion Biological Services
06.2022 - 12.2024
  • Directed assay design, optimization, and data harmonization workflows for molecular and cellular studies in support of preclinical and early-phase drug development programs.
  • Designed reproducible visualizations using various statistical packages (R, SAS, STATA, JMP, Prism) to inform internal strategy and client updates.
  • Implemented SOP-based data cleaning pipelines for biomarker and protein expression studies.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to align project scope, schedule, and regulatory standards.

Senior Biomedical Research Associate/ Technician

Contractor | USAISR | Ft. Sam Houston
08.2016 - 06.2022
  • Managed large-volume trauma datasets; conducted statistical analyses with SAS and R.
  • Served as project coordinator for DOD-funded burn/hemorrhage studies, ensuring clinical data accuracy.
  • Supervised and trained staff on data collection, documentation, and visualization techniques.
  • Drafted grant proposals and technical summaries for multi-site research projects.

Research Associate II

Mississippi State University
06.2003 - 07.2016
  • Conducted statistical analysis of immunological and biochemical datasets using SAS.
  • Created and maintained SQL-based databases for pre-clinical/pathological/toxicological research.
  • Developed/updated training materials and SOPs for lab data reporting and compliance.
  • Trained 20 undergraduate and 8 graduate students and fellow technicians in multiple laboratory SOPs.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD - Epidemiology/Biostatistics

The University of Texas Health Science Center At Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health
San Antonio, TX
12-2026

Certificate - Computational Biology

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
01-2012

Master of Science - MS - Veterinary Medical Science, Immunology, Biochemistry

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
01-2003

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
01-2000

Skills

Data Science & Statistical Analysis

  • R, Python, SAS, STATA, JMP, SQL
  • Data modeling, interpretation, cleaning, visualization, harmonization, & integration
  • REDCap / EDC systems, survey data analysis & strategic planning
  • Epidemiological study design & biostatistics

Clinical & Preclinical Research Expertise

  • Preclinical study design and GxP/GLP/GCP compliance for BHT, coagulation, and toxicological research
  • CRO/CDMO research support: quality control procedures & assay validation
  • Mass spectrometry, chromatography, protein purification, immunological & biochemical assay development

Laboratory & Technical Skills

  • Flow cytometry (FACS), cell-based assay development
  • Mammalian cell culture, microbiology, histology techniques, immunohistochemistry, gel electrophoresis
  • PCR, RNA isolation, spectrophotometry
  • Equipment calibration & laboratory supervision

Project & Team Leadership

  • Staff training & team management
  • SOW/Budget/Timeline management/Technical writing & scientific reporting
  • Client presentations, cross-functional collaboration
  • Attention to detail & problem-solving abilities

LinkedIn Profile

www.linkedin.com/in/carole-nail-509a4730

Work Availability

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Timeline

Laboratory Technologist II

GDIT | USAF 59th STATIC Medical Wing
12.2024 - Current

Research Scientist I

Scorpion Biological Services
06.2022 - 12.2024

Senior Biomedical Research Associate/ Technician

Contractor | USAISR | Ft. Sam Houston
08.2016 - 06.2022

Research Associate II

Mississippi State University
06.2003 - 07.2016

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD - Epidemiology/Biostatistics

The University of Texas Health Science Center At Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health

Certificate - Computational Biology

Mississippi State University

Master of Science - MS - Veterinary Medical Science, Immunology, Biochemistry

Mississippi State University

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

Mississippi State University