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ResearchAssistant

Destiny Biddle

Foster City,CA

Summary

Clinical Research Specialist and Clinical Psychometrist with experience administering multi-domain neurocognitive batteries within neurology practices and Phase III clinical trials. Experienced managing human subjects protocols, including IRB compliance, recruitment, and clinical interviewing. Skilled in qualitative and quantitative data analysis across neurodevelopmental, geriatric, TBI, and unhoused populations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Assistant

JobTrain
Menlo Park
03.2026 - Current

Conduct community-based research tracking employment and housing outcomes for unhoused and unemployed populations.

  • Data Collection & Interviews: Conduct in-depth qualitative interviews and structured surveys regarding employment barriers, job placement, and housing transitions while maintaining strict participant confidentiality.
  • Data Management: Standardize and clean participant datasets within Excel, resolving inconsistencies from legacy files to ensure accurate tracking of longitudinal outcomes.
  • Grant & Budget Compliance: Track and audit participant stipend distributions against grant budgets to manage expenditures and prevent budget overruns.

Graduate Researcher

California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton
10.2023 - 04.2026

Formulated an IRB-approved investigation evaluating caregiver system-navigation paths following pediatric neurodevelopmental diagnoses.

  • Research Interviewing & Logistics: Conducted in-depth, semi-structured clinical interviews with caregivers while managing human subjects research protocols, including participant recruitment, informed consent, and confidential data-security compliance.
  • Mixed-Methods Analysis: Coded qualitative datasets using NVivo and Excel to identify thematic patterns, and conducted a mini meta-analysis pool quantitative research findings, translating data into conference presentations.

Clinical Assistant

Fullerton Neurology and Headache Center
Fullerton
06.2025 - 01.2026

Supported general neurology clinical operations and executed testing protocols for a Phase III double-blind Alzheimer’s clinical trial.

  • Psychometric Testing: Independently administered and scored multi-domain cognitive batteries (MMSE, ADAS-Cog, A-IADL-Q, QoL-AD, GAD-7, and GDS) for clinical diagnosis and trial endpoints.
  • Clinical Summaries: Documented raw test scores, behavioral observations, and testing summaries to assist neurologists with differential diagnosis and trial monitoring.
  • Trial Protocol Adherence: Completed specialized training under the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to ensure strict compliance with standardized clinical trial data capture.
  • EHR & Data Management: Managed patient health records, diagnostic imaging, and lab logs within Prime Clinical EHR systems under strict HIPAA guidelines.

Cognitive Coach

St. Jude Brain Injury Network
06.2023 - 08.2023

Provided cognitive rehabilitation within a multidisciplinary network to support functional recovery for brain injury patients.

  • Neurorehabilitation: Implemented cognitive rehabilitation strategies for adults recovering from traumatic brain injuries (TBI), tailoring memory aids and organizational tools to restore daily functioning.
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Participated in multidisciplinary lab meetings, case consultations, and professional development sessions alongside clinical staff.

Lab Assistant

University of California, Merced
Merced
06.2021 - 05.2022

Supported data management and study execution for developmental psychology research protocols.

  • Psychometric Selection: Evaluated and selected validated testing tools to ensure developmental appropriateness and data integrity for research protocols.
  • Mixed-Methods Support: Assisted with mixed-methods study designs by managing quantitative data entry, data cleaning, and digital survey design.

Education

Master of Arts - Psychological Research

California State University
Fullerton
05-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of California
Merced
05-2022

Skills

  • Data Analysis & Tools: R Studio SPSS Programming JASP NVivo Qualtrics SurveyMonkey Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Word & Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Research & Compliance: IRB Protocols Participant Recruitment & Consent HIPAA Compliance Patient Intake & Scheduling

Certification

  • Research & Clinical Compliance: Good Clinical Practice (GCP) | Social & Behavioral Research | Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
  • Crisis & Emergency Response: Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) | CPR / AED / First Aid Certified

Timeline

Research Assistant

JobTrain
03.2026 - Current

Clinical Assistant

Fullerton Neurology and Headache Center
06.2025 - 01.2026

Graduate Researcher

California State University, Fullerton
10.2023 - 04.2026

Cognitive Coach

St. Jude Brain Injury Network
06.2023 - 08.2023

Lab Assistant

University of California, Merced
06.2021 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of California

Master of Arts - Psychological Research

California State University
Destiny Biddle