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Donna Chandler Ferguson

Coupeville,WA

Summary

Administrative and Data Management Professional with 20+ years experience in non-clinical research projects. Known for ability to leverage new and existing data management tools to further efficiency and process improvement.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Specialist

Greenbank Pantry, LLC
09.2025 - Current
  • Responsibilities include: Processing of biweekly payroll using epos, Squareup, and Gusto data systems.
  • Ordering and stocking product for a small grocery and deli.

Assistant Project Specialist

Altasciences Preclinical
Seattle
09.2024 - 05.2025
  • Generated and adjusted timelines and assigned personnel for clinical pathology and anatomic pathology reporting.
  • Coordinated with multiple departments across multiple sites to ensure timelines were able to be met.

Study Coordinator III

Altasciences Preclinical
Seattle
01.2021 - 09.2024
  • Assisted with preparation and maintenance of study notebooks, study forms, and other necessary materials for studies.
  • Reviewed raw data throughout the life of a study for clerical/technical errors, thoroughness and consistency, and adherence to SOPs, Protocol specifications and compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), as appropriate.
  • Coordinated correction of raw data with appropriate staff.
  • Report any deviations to the Study Director.
  • Coordinated study activities related to audits.
  • Performed data verification as needed.
  • Generated data tables for inclusion in reports based on requirements of the study.

Quality Assurance Associate

Altasciences Preclinical
Seattle
09.2018 - 01.2021
  • Audited GLP Final Reports, raw data and supporting documentation for internal accuracy, consistency, and conformance with regulations under general supervision.
  • Performed critical phase inspections of ongoing study activities.
  • Prepared, issued, and tracked reports of observations noted during audits and inspections.
  • Maintained computerized files to support audit activities.
  • Applied basic compliance theories and principles to independently address routine issues.
  • Identified procedural compliance risks and proposed corrective actions.
  • Assisted in training staff in basic processes and procedures.
  • Gained cooperation of peers through regular interaction and focused collaboration.

Research Regulatory Affairs Administrator

Center for Infectious Disease Research
10.2017 - 04.2018

Created SharePoint site and subsites for the Office of Regulated Research including creation of libraries, calendaring, alerts, and workflow solutions to increase organizational efficiency.

Data and IT Analyst

Navy Fleet and Family Support
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island
03.2017 - 10.2017
  • Provided support for installation of yearly refresh of IT equipment;
  • Optimized scheduling and marketing tools for program activity calendars;
  • Regularly prepared reports of program status for Navy Region leadership;
  • Established procedures to ensure accurate and efficient collection of data;
  • Use of MS Excel.

Validation Specialist

SNBL USA, Ltd.
Everett, WA
03.2014 - 07.2016
  • Worked across departments to track milestones and timelines.
  • Provided oversight of implementation and validation of computerized analytical instrumentation and reporting systems, including writing test plans, reports.

System Project Coordinator

SNBL USA, Ltd.
Everett, WA
03.2013 - 03.2014
  • Worked with cross-functional team to complete validation of new electronic data capture and reporting system;
  • Performed evaluation of analytical instrumentation and data analysis systems;
  • Provided recommendations for data management and reporting strategy to department management;
  • Generated standardized queries to data management system for reporting purposes;
  • Use of project tracking, reporting.

SAS Programmer

SNBL USA, Ltd.
Everett, WA
08.2011 - 03.2013
  • Provided listings and analysis of data from multiple systems and formats into uniform reports for all studies requiring statistical analysis;
  • Use of SAS and MS Excel for data analysis.

Study Coordinator I Through III

SNBL USA, Ltd.
Everett, WA
05.2003 - 08.2011
  • Successfully coordinated multiple pre-clinical studies per year (20+) throughout tenure, including studies documenting general toxicity, drug kinetics, reproductive toxicity and carcinogenicity, from study initiation through reporting;
  • Successfully managed data and reporting for analytical chemistry and bioanalytical laboratory department;
  • Maintained reporting timelines;
  • Reviewed data from internal and external clients to ensure quality and consistency in data collection and reporting.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA
06.2001

Continuing Education Credits -

Everett Community College
Everett, WA

Google Cybersecurity Specialization - Cybersecurity

Coursera
Online

Professional Development Certificate - Database Administration

O'Reilly School of Technology
Online

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Verbal communication
  • Report preparation
  • Meeting planning
  • Document management
  • Scheduling
  • Project planning
  • Data entry and validation
  • Microsoft office
  • Documentation and control
  • Multitasking and time management
  • Administrative support
  • Computerized system implementation and validation
  • Data management and workflows

Timeline

Administrative Specialist

Greenbank Pantry, LLC
09.2025 - Current

Assistant Project Specialist

Altasciences Preclinical
09.2024 - 05.2025

Study Coordinator III

Altasciences Preclinical
01.2021 - 09.2024

Quality Assurance Associate

Altasciences Preclinical
09.2018 - 01.2021

Research Regulatory Affairs Administrator

Center for Infectious Disease Research
10.2017 - 04.2018

Data and IT Analyst

Navy Fleet and Family Support
03.2017 - 10.2017

Validation Specialist

SNBL USA, Ltd.
03.2014 - 07.2016

System Project Coordinator

SNBL USA, Ltd.
03.2013 - 03.2014

SAS Programmer

SNBL USA, Ltd.
08.2011 - 03.2013

Study Coordinator I Through III

SNBL USA, Ltd.
05.2003 - 08.2011

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Central Washington University

Continuing Education Credits -

Everett Community College

Google Cybersecurity Specialization - Cybersecurity

Coursera

Professional Development Certificate - Database Administration

O'Reilly School of Technology
Donna Chandler Ferguson