Kelsie Henderson
Madison,WI
Summary
Communicative Scientist proficient in pre-clinical in vivo drug development. Talented individual educated in safety procedures, processes and regulations. Pursuing role and leveraging exceptional technical knowledge to better satisfy customer needs. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scientist III
Labcorp
11.2020 - Current
- Pharmacology, Drug Development
- Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.
- Conducted experiments in laboratory environment for product development purposes.
- Identified areas for improvement in existing processes through regular audits, increasing overall lab productivity.
- Providing backup support for Study Direction on day-to-day study specific activities, drafting protocols and revisions for review, and coordinating study and reporting processes
- Simultaneously managed up to 4 client Investigational New Drug (IND) enabling programs per quarter, meeting all pertinent milestones.
- Evaluated and implemented new technologies and laboratory techniques to improve quality and robustness of sample analysis.
- Responsible for setting up systems and macros to collect all cardiovascular, respiratory, and other data based on study design and protocols.
- Creation of study procedures, tables, and graphs for reports and preforms preliminary review of reports to assure accuracy and completeness prior to formal peer review.
- Addresses Quality Assurance (QA) audits and client comments relating to scientific reports in timely manner.
- Conducted over 30 experiments in laboratory environment for product development purposes.
- Documented changes during experiments, noting unexpected issues arising during research activities.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environments.
- Conducted moderately complex analysis to support process development.
- Prioritized project tasks after discussions with operational staff department team.
Study Technician
Labcorp Drug Development
07.2018 - 11.2020
- Responsible for collection and documentation of pertinent data including animal observations, test material administration, and sample collections.
- Worked to ensure that studies complied with appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), and with regulatory agency guidelines, including but not limited to, monitoring animal health, humane restraint, euthanasia of laboratory animals, and collection of biological samples.
- Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
- Identified and traced quality control issues impacting laboratory results.
- Assisted with research into pharmacological drug development by conducting required experiments.
- Improved overall study outcomes with thorough research and attention to detail.
- Participated in training programs for continuous professional growth, enhancing skills relevant to the role of a Study Technician.
- Strengthened interdepartmental relationships through active participation in cross-functional meetings resulting in more effective collaboration across teams.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Boston University
Boston, MA05.2017
Skills
- Lab Experiments and Research
- Safety Processes
- Project Management
- Analytical Problem Solving and Planning
- Animal Handling
- Team Collaboration
- Routine Laboratory Operations
- Effective Multitasking
- Coordination of Laboratory Phases
- Strong Work Ethic
- Report Preparation
Certification
- Drug Development Product Management Training - January 2024
- Program Management Training - currently ongoing
Timeline
Scientist III
Labcorp
11.2020 - Current
Study Technician
Labcorp Drug Development
07.2018 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Boston University