Kristine Lima
Denver,CO
Summary
Organized and dependable research professional with 10+ years experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Research Coordinator
Children's Hospital Colorado
12.2022 - Current
- Orchestrates clinical research studies to enhance management of genetic and inborn-metabolic disorders through gene therapy and gene editing science.
- Works with principal investigators and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
- Screens patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
- Monitors unit budget to meet financial objectives for spend rate and funding.
- Works well in a team setting, providing support and guidance to junior colleagues.
- Manages time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Senior Research Coordinator
Penn Medicine
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Managed 40+ prospective and retrospective PI-initiated research protocols in neurorehabilitation, sports rehabilitation, and cancer rehabilitation medicine.
- Conducted federally funded research on brain plasticity post brain injury, utilizing rehabilitation robotics and neuroscience techniques. Explored innovative solutions to improve daily living tasks for individuals impacted by brain injury.
- Showcased proficiency in diverse research functions including grant writing, submission of research proposals to IRB, and data collection and analysis.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Biotechnician
Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Collaborated with researchers to design and execute experiments that investigated the impact of a plant-based diet integrated with exercise on moderating neuropathological and functional outcomes during the chronic phase of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) rehabilitation in a murine model.
- Provided support in animal surgery, animal behavior assessments, and immunohistochemistry techniques.
- Verified regulatory compliance and protocol adherence through comprehensive inspections.
- Assisted scientists by organizing laboratory data.
Acting Laboratory Manager
Penn Medicine
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Promoted to acting role in Penn PM&R Gait and Biomechanical Lab to fill in for coworker on leave.
- Collaborated with clinicians and engineers from iFIT Prosthetics and Advanced Design Concepts (ADC) to support the application of an affordable and immediately fitted prosthetic system aimed at enhancing mobility for individuals with lower limb amputations.
- Performed comprehensive individual and physical assessments.
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports to provide to the team's engineers.
Product Development Scientist
Merck & Co. Pharmaceutical
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Executed projects for HPV Gardisil vaccines under the guidance of senior scientists and engineers.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities, procedures, and findings.
- Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
Research Coordinator
Penn Medicine
08.2015 - 02.2017
- Coordinated research trials on radiological, hand, shoulder, and wrist orthopedic studies involving investigational medical devices.
- Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
- Gathered, processed, and shipped lab specimens.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Research Assistant
Penn Medicine
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Conducted in-lab and in-home polysomnography studies to assess sleep patterns in patients with diagnosed Parkinson's disease.
- Educated patients regarding all facets of clinical study participation.
- Managed updates and input for patient information database.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special airway medical equipment.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University
11.2012 - 06.2013
- Assisted faculty member with research projects pertaining to resolving inflammation in autoimmune arthritis using advanced in-vivo noninvasive molecular optical imaging techniques.
- Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
- Gathered and arranged research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Entrepreneurship & Bioinnovation
University of Colorado
Denver, CO08.2025
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Scranton, PA09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05.2014
Skills
- Research SOPs
- Protocol Development
- Documentation and Reporting
- Trial Management
- Data Analysis
- Project Oversight
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Computer Skills
- Interpersonal Relations
Timeline
Senior Research Coordinator
Children's Hospital Colorado
12.2022 - Current
Acting Laboratory Manager
Penn Medicine
05.2019 - 10.2019
Biotechnician
Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center
09.2018 - 02.2020
Senior Research Coordinator
Penn Medicine
08.2018 - 03.2020
Product Development Scientist
Merck & Co. Pharmaceutical
04.2017 - 08.2018
Research Coordinator
Penn Medicine
08.2015 - 02.2017
Research Assistant
Penn Medicine
08.2014 - 08.2015
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University
11.2012 - 06.2013
Master of Business Administration - Entrepreneurship & Bioinnovation
University of Colorado
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Temple University
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