Dasia Thomas
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Ethical Clinical Research Assistant bringing three years of research industry performance to add value to the research team. Adept at recognizing clinical values and abstract data from source documents. Uses analytical skills to identify data or patient safety issues.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Assistant
Research Works
New Orleans, LA
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Participated in site monitoring visits, addressing any concerns or discrepancies related to patient enrollment or data collection procedures.
- Monitored safety events during clinical trials by promptly reporting adverse events and implementing corrective action plans as needed.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations by attending professional development seminars and reviewing relevant publications regularly.
- Facilitated efficient organization of study-related documents through meticulous record-keeping practices.
Researcher
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Conducted research on potential drug targets in metabolic pathways in mycobacteria and how the synergistic effects of particular antibiotics can treat Tuberculosis.
- Drove innovation within the lab setting by suggesting novel approaches or modifications to improve overall research success.
- Served as a reliable resource for fellow researchers seeking assistance with troubleshooting equipment or interpreting data.
- Supported faculty members in grant proposal writing, leading to increased funding opportunities for the department.
- Improved data accuracy by implementing stringent quality control measures during sample collection and analysis.
Work Study Phone Bank Assistant
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Utilized strong communication skills to explain complex financial concepts to students in an accessible manner.
- Connected students to experts for assistance with specialized financial needs.
Education
B.S. - Biology
Xavier University of Louisiana
05.2024
Skills
- Infrared spectrometer
- Chromatography
- Electrophoresis
- Project management
- Customer service
- MS Office
- Publisher
- Canva
Certification
- OSHA Personal Protective Equipment
- Good Laboratory Practice
- Lean-Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Leadership Experience
- Delegate, Together New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, October 2022 - Present
Address and develop real solutions to community-related issues.
- Core Group Leader, Chi Alpha, New Orleans, LA, September 2023 - May 2024
Student-led ministry, my responsibilities were to assist team leaders in the setup for worship nights, weekly life group meetings, and monthly leadership meetings.
- Publicity Chair, National Society of Leadership and Success, New Orleans, LA, August 2023 - May 2024
Assist with marketing of all activities and events on campus including, managing social media accounts.
Community Service
- Gardener, Peace by Peace New Orleans, AFSC, New Orleans, LA, March 2022 - May 2024
Participated in tasks to plant and water crops for an underrepresented community. Assisted with the decoration of garden beds.
- Volunteer, STEM NOLA, New Orleans, LA, January 2023 - May 2023
Assisted and offered instructions to K-12th grade students in efforts to craft stem-related activities.
- Volunteer, Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, New Orleans, LA, May 2022 - June 2022
Participated in a food giveaway for the community.
Timeline
Clinical Research Assistant
Research Works
07.2022 - 04.2024
Researcher
Xavier University of Louisiana
08.2021 - 03.2022
Work Study Phone Bank Assistant
Xavier University of Louisiana
09.2020 - 03.2021
B.S. - Biology
Xavier University of Louisiana