Megan Pauly
Mount Pleasant,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented Clinical Research Associate well-versed in coordinating operations, managing sites and drafting detailed clinical reports. Knowledgeable about action planning, database locking and standard operating procedures. Supports participant recruitment and management to meet research objectives.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
In-House Clinical Research Associate
Fortrea
07.2022 - Current
- Reviewed clinical data, source documentation, case report forms and investigative site regulatory files to verify accuracy and completion.
- Adhered to procedures, practices and regulatory requirements to maintain health, safety and environmental compliance.
- Conducted initiation, monitoring and closeout visits to verify study procedures, regulatory documents and data completion.
- Collaborated with clinical study site and sponsor to troubleshoot and provide solutions to study-related issues.
- Acting as theprimary IHCRA for US sites on a Phase II Prader-Willi Syndrome study and a Phase III Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis Disease study.
Laboratory Assistant
University Of Pittsburgh
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Directed the reorganization of Principal Investigator's bacterial and yeast strains, as well as databases for each
- Corresponded with members of the University of Pennsylvania in order to ensure a smooth transition of laboratory- moving equipment/technology, coordinating moving dates, updating lab website, etc.
In-House Clinical Research Associate Intern
Covance
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Attended meetings and presentations to learn project details.
- Managed electronic Trial Master File document review, correction and final acceptance to sponsor.
- Fundraised for the Ronald McDonald House by organizing remote activities with company staff members and creating incentives for fundraising milestones reached.
- Aided IHCRAs with site call preparation and completion.
- Assisted with preparing project-related reports, presentations and manuscripts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology- Cell And Developmental Track
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh04.2022
Skills
- Patient Safety
- Active Listening
- Non-judgemental communication
- Building Strong Site Relationships
- Data Collection
- Clinical Documentation
- Report Writing
- Completing Regulatory Documents
- Collaborative Problem Solving
Genetic Counseling Exposure
Crisis TextLine January 2021-Present
- Volunteering 200 hours in first year, supporting those in immediate crisis through instant messaging
- Please find letter of verification provided as an attachment in my application
Genetic Counseling Club, Pittsburgh PA December 2019-April 2022
- Volunteer Coordinator: 2019-2022
- Interviewed Genetic Counselors/discussed different GC roles, discussed ethical issues that arise in the field, met with first and second year Master’s students at the University of Pittsburgh
- As the volunteer coordinator- organized volunteering events for club members to meet the volunteer hour requirement for the club, and provided other useful resources for club members to get involved in relevant-volunteering opportunities (Crisis Textline, 7 Cups, Planned Parenthood, etc.)
Interviews November 2019, August 2020, October 2021
- Personally interviewed three genetic counselors over the past four years to learn more about their journey into genetic counseling, the challenges and difficulties, and most rewarding elements of their jobs
- Career histories included Pediatrics, Cancer Genetics, Neonatal, and Genetic Science Liaison
Relevant Literature August 2018-August 2023
- Spelling Love with an X: A Mother, A Son, and the Gene that Binds Them - by Clare Dunsford
- A Guide to Genetic Counseling (miscellaneous chapters) - by Jane L. Schuette, Beverly M. Yashar, et al.
- Still Alice - by Lisa Genova
- The Empathy Effect: Seven Neuroscience-Based Keys for Transforming the Way We Live, Love, Work, and Connect Across Differences - by Helen Riess, Liz Neporent, Alan Alda
- GC Chat: A Genetic Counseling Podcast - by Ashley Crook and Elle Martin
Introduction to Genetic Counseling Course- University of South Carolina September 2021-November 2021
- Course comprised of lectures from genetic counselors, professional literature readings, and discussions based on various areas of genetic counseling (pediatric, prenatal, cancer and adult) meant to help broaden potential students’ understanding of the field and prepare for graduate school
- Course focused on relevant topics each week, following chapters in A Guide to Genetic Counseling - by Wendy R. Uhlman, Jane L. Schuette, and Beverly M. Yashar
- Wrote weekly diary entries in response to vignettes of situations that may be faced by patients, kept cumulative list of new medical terminology throughout course, interviewed a genetic counselor, composed a book report on Spelling Love with an X: A Mother, A Son, and the Gene that Binds Them
Timeline
In-House Clinical Research Associate
Fortrea
07.2022 - Current
Laboratory Assistant
University Of Pittsburgh
01.2022 - 05.2022
In-House Clinical Research Associate Intern
Covance
05.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology- Cell And Developmental Track
University of Pittsburgh
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