Thorough Senior Analyst with over an 8-year background in quality assurance and quality control. Excellent planning, organizational and communication skills. Self-reliant to perform analysis and make recommendations. Talented in data modeling and client management. Adaptive and reliable team player with in-depth knowledge of data collection, confidential document control and problem-solving. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Analyst
Duke University, Duke Human Vaccine Institute
Durham, NC
10.2021 - Current
Conferred with our principal investigator and lab manager in developing plans for research projects and discussing interpretation of results and preparation of scientific manuscripts for publication.
Participated in requirements meetings and data mapping sessions to understand contract needs.
Worked with various DHVI and Non-DHVI investigators, research personnel, and staff to solve specific operating problems and improve technical activities.
Identified and assessed immune responses by testing antigens (COVID-19 IgG, IgM) and maintained test subjects and lab environment.
Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.
Evaluated and interpreted HIV viral load data, prepared reports and analyses setting forth progress, evaluated adverse trends, and recommended appropriate remediation or conclusions for VQA/EQAPOL programs.
Evaluated trends to understand competitive environments and assess current strategies.
Delivered in-depth GraphPad|4-PL regression analysis training, imparting knowledge of best practices for protecting data and minimizing errors.
Coordinated statistical data analysis, design, and information flow.
Research Analyst II
Duke University, Duke Human Vaccine Institute
Durham, NC
08.2018 - 10.2021
Scheduled all BSL-3 virus culture work along with managing other day to day activities within the program such as updating and reviewing all cultured virus’ data, annual compiling, and review of grant budgets.
Lead training for all viral core assays and high containment virus culture work.
Oversaw and coordinated laboratory purchases, coordinates specimen testing and quality control material productions, supports shipping efforts to domestic and international laboratory sites, and conducting external site remediation for assay troubleshooting.
Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
Research Analyst I
Duke University, Duke Human Vaccine Institute
Durham, NC
10.2015 - 08.2018
Participated in investigational virology assays and data analysis for SIV and HIV samples, along with
Onboarded, trained, and performed FDA-approved viral core assays to monitor HIV-1 viral titers in virus culture productions.
Managed data for lab protocols and studies.
Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
Research Technician II
Duke University, Duke Human Vaccine Institute
Durham, NC
12.2014 - 10.2015
Performed viral load testing and data analysis for SIV/HIV samples.
Obtained BSL-3 certification in order work with high titer virus cultures in Duke’s RBL facility.
Supported senior management with creation and enhancement of continuous improvement of research procedures.
Handled all troubleshooting tasks on malfunctioning lab equipment working with manufacturers to resolve problems.
Education
Master of Science - Quantitative Management: Health Analytics
If you don’t become the ocean you’ll be seasick every day.
Leonard Cohen
Timeline
Senior Analyst
Duke University, Duke Human Vaccine Institute
10.2021 - Current
Research Analyst II
Duke University, Duke Human Vaccine Institute
08.2018 - 10.2021
Research Analyst I
Duke University, Duke Human Vaccine Institute
10.2015 - 08.2018
Research Technician II
Duke University, Duke Human Vaccine Institute
12.2014 - 10.2015
Master of Science - Quantitative Management: Health Analytics
Fuqua School of Business
Bachelor of Science - Biological Life Sciences
North Carolina Statue University
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