Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Collegiate Affiliations
Certification
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Jessica Niccum

Auburn,WA

Summary

Versatile clinical research professional knowledgeable about coordinating patient information, laboratory samples and compliance documents for diverse studies and/or investigations. Highly organized and thorough with good planning and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Study Supervisor

Altasciences
02.2023 - Current
  • Ensured that assigned studies have appropriately trained staff, necessary supplies, and necessary forms or electronic systems for data collection
  • Performed and trained staff on technical procedures on animals, including; injections, blood draws, catheterizations, surgical preparation, restraining, anesthesia, tissue collection, animal disposal
  • Monitored progress of studies during the In-Life phases to verify adherence to study guidelines and timelines as well as federal and established guidelines.
  • Created, reviewed, and revised Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) relating to animals, technical procedures and facility issues
  • Monitored and reported changes in animal behavior or health, and problems with animal room
  • Monitored and maintained animals and facilities in accordance to applicable laws and regulations
  • Monitored and reported problems with data collection or equipment.
  • Provided technical knowledge to training team in developing training manuals and guidelines
  • Ensured study conduct is completed as described in the Protocol, e.g. dosing, treatments, surgery and necropsy schedule
  • Documented study procedures and results in study notebooks in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) regulations,
  • Performed QC review study and facility data in a timely manner
  • Completed daily research data (e.g., Protocols, schedules for projects)
  • Assigned and oversaw duties to personnel necessary to complete daily schedules
  • Worked collaboratively with Study Directors and Scientists to create and review study procedures, protocols, and design.
  • Scheduled animal and procedure rooms, and surgery suites

Research Associate 1/2/3

Altasciences
06.2021 - 02.2023
  • Conducted sample and data collection on research studies
  • Performed standard operating procedures and executed Protocol driven activities on laboratory animals. For example; clinical observations, food consumptions, body weights, urine collection, administering anesthesia, blood draws, dose administration catheter placement, enrichment, feeding
  • Responsible for recording, entering and reviewing raw data
  • Prepared for procedures by setting up and maintaining ancillaries on study animals
  • Operated specialized laboratory equipment such as; glucometer, Harvard pump, Digital Thermometer, infusion pumps, telemetry devices, autoclaves etc.
  • Monitored and reported changes and concerns in animal behavior or health, and problems with animal rooms (e.g., caging, lights, and temperature) to all appropriate personnel
  • Maintained specialized skills including surgical gas anesthesia, surgical procedures, and telemetry device use and maintenance

Amazon Associate

Amazon Inc.
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Worked in a high volume and fast paced warehouse environment with rigorous production standards for output
  • Responsible for sorting and scanning various sized packages and palletizing them based on indicators on the box and pallet
  • Operated warehouse equipment including; pallet jacks, carts, and dollies, as well as lifted packages with weights 50 lb or more.

Health Service Specialist I and Mentor

Planned Parenthood
02.2019 - 06.2021
  • Assisted in direct patient care in various fields including family planning and surgical settings
  • Provided financial information and verifications regarding medical insurance coverages with a strong foundation in billing of primary insurances
  • Clinically supported licensed staff members in preparing patients for exams and visits while performing clinical lab techniques including specimen handling and running various diagnostic tests
  • Tasked with quality control maintenance of laboratory equipment including autoclaves, centrifuges, as well as urinalysis machines and many others
  • As a mentor, trained newly hired staff on basic lab skills, patient standards, and role expectations
  • Provided constructive feedback and provided sign offs to allow trainee to provide patient care on their own.

Lifeguard and Swim Instructor

Chris Kjeldsen Pool, University of the Pacific
05.2017 - 02.2019
  • Employed as a CPR certified Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
  • As a lifeguard, responsible for patrons in water and on deck and monitoring their safety, maintaining a clean, safe and well organized swimming pool, and assisting in and rescuing individuals in danger
  • As a swim instructor, taught classes of 5-7 individuals ranging from 1 years old to 50 years old, followed a curriculum with modifications to the individual to teach courses for beginning to advanced swimming technique
  • Communicated with parents and guardians to ensure the best possible experience while in my class.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

University of The Pacific
Stockton, CA
12.2018

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Data Analysis
  • Protocol Development
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Study Protocols
  • Research Experience
  • Specimen Handling

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 5 individuals in the development of Social Vocalizations of Humpback Whales that was presented at PURCC (Pacific Undergraduate Research and Creativity Conference)
  • Collaborated with team of one other individual in the development of the article Bird Dactyly that was published as a case study in the Evolutionary Developmental Biology Textbook published by Ajna Rivera.
  • Certified as a Registered Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician

Collegiate Affiliations

  • University of the Pacific, NCAA Division 1 Field Hockey, 08/2015 - 12/2018, Trained, traveled and competed for 20+ hours a week at an elite level, while maintaining full-time student status. Prioritized time management and maintaining a healthy lifestyle in a high stress environment for over three years.
  • University of the Pacific, NCAA D1 Track and Field, 01/2017- 05/2018, First ever female javelin thrower in the sports history of University of the Pacific

Certification

  • Registered Assistant Labratory Animal Technician (RALAT)

Timeline

Study Supervisor

Altasciences
02.2023 - Current

Research Associate 1/2/3

Altasciences
06.2021 - 02.2023

Amazon Associate

Amazon Inc.
03.2021 - 06.2021

Health Service Specialist I and Mentor

Planned Parenthood
02.2019 - 06.2021

Lifeguard and Swim Instructor

Chris Kjeldsen Pool, University of the Pacific
05.2017 - 02.2019

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

University of The Pacific

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