Rachel Illig
Potomac,Maryland
Summary
Developed robust understanding of clinical research in fast-paced healthcare environment, managing multiple clinical trials with precision. Organized, dependable, and hardworking candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator
The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
Bethesda, MD
06.2025 - Current
- Coordinating clinical studies in the hematology and oncology field, including MDS, Follicular Lymphoma, DLBCL, CLL/SLL, Myelofibrosis, Breast Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, Polycythemia Vera, and Lung Cancer.
- Coordinating 23 patients on 15 different trials and supporting the team on 34 additional trials.
- Maintaining detailed documentation of protocols and participant progress.
- Followe=ing protocols and conducted study visits in compliance with ICH/GCP and FDA regulations.
- Screening patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for trials.
- Processing and shipping lab specimens.
- Collaborating with clinical staff and other healthcare professionals to support clinical trial data accuracy.
Research Assitant
George Washington University - GWU
Washington, DC
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Collaborated with other researchers on a "Plasma Project" looking at the genetics differences between African American and European American men in prostate cancer patients. Head researcher being Dr. Norman Lee.
- Managed laboratory equipment and resources, ensuring proper maintenance and optimal functionality.
- Performed dose response assays with other techniques that contribute data to the the project.
- A year long contract.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Genetics And Genomics
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05-2024
Mount St. Mary's University (June 2019)
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Scientific Writing
- Experimental Design
- Data Collection
- Quantitative Skills
- Research Methods
- Electronic data capture
- Documentation management
- Study protocols
- Good clinical practices
Accomplishments
- Project sponsored by Rutgers and Johns Hopkins in which we analyzed DNA sequences of Landoltia punctata as a potential biofuel energy source.
- Received a certificate of recognition for achievements as a student scholar in molecular biology and genomics research.
- Recognized as employee of the month for leadership, strong collaboration with all departments, and commitment to patient care.
Molecular Genetics (2018 - 2019)
Clinical Research Coordinator (March 2026)
Student Activities
Alpha Delta Pi, Delta Chapter, University of Texas at Austin
Laboratory Technique Experience
Quantitative/Multiplex/RT-PCR | Wet Mount/Slide Preparations | Paraffin/Plastic Mounting | Microscopy Analysis & Identification | Micro-Pipetting Techniques | Gram Staining | 96-Well Biofilm Assay | Conjugation & Transduction Assay | DNA Barcoding | CRISPR/Cas9 | Western Blots | Gel Electrophoresis | Bacterial Plating | Aseptic Technique | Proliferation Assays | Caspase Assay | Flow Cytometry | Ultracentrifuge Protocol | Tissue Culture | RNA Extraction/Isolation | Blood Processing | Eukaryotic Cell Line Transfections | ELISA
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator
The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
06.2025 - Current
Research Assitant
George Washington University - GWU
10.2024 - 06.2025
Mount St. Mary's University (June 2019)
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Genetics And Genomics
University of Texas At Austin