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Rose Pletcher

Rose Pletcher

Seattle,WA

Summary

Dedicated research professional with experience in both clinical laboratory and research coordination. Proficient in handling patient information, laboratory samples, and compliance procedures for multiple clinical trials. Well-organized and hardworking with excellent communication and planning skills. Eager to rejoin the workforce after focusing my family.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Technologist I

LabCorp
07.2020 - 11.2021
  • Led Indianapolis global QC testing for all immunology department assays to ensure accurate and consistent results across sites
  • Co-led pipette team, organized, scheduled, and verified that quarterly and yearly pipette verifications have been completed in accordance with SOPs and regulations
  • Performed laboratory immunology assays and documented findings accurately
  • Analyzed patient samples for SARS-CoV-2 via Nucleic Acid Isolation using KingFisher, Hamilton Star liquid handlers, and QuantStudio Thermocyclers
  • Calibrated laboratory instruments and prepared reagents according to established protocols

Clinical Research Assistant

Community Health Network
06.2019 - 06.2020
  • Led consenting, data collection and record maintenance for study on total knee surgeries
  • Kept patient care protocols and clinical trial operations in compliance with local and federal regulations
  • Prepared and maintained IRB documents, consent forms, surveys and other documentation
  • Reviewed CRFs for completeness and accuracy before database entry
  • Abstracted patient information from charts in EPIC and Allscripts Professional EHR

Graduate Researcher

Indiana University
09.2016 - 05.2019
  • Designed, experimented, analyzed, and reported on independent research projects on Drosophila melanogaster metabolism and eye development
  • Authored a paper republished in the G3 2019 Spotlight Issue of the Best Papers of the Year
  • Presented and provided feedback on ongoing research projects at weekly lab meetings
  • Managed and trained five undergraduate researchers on laboratory notebook maintenance, lab procedures, experimental design, safety and SOPs

Associate Instructor Biology Classes and Labs

Indiana University
09.2017 - 05.2019
  • Delivered hands-on presentations and lectures to complement course concepts and explain experiment requirements
  • Prepared lesson plans according to the approved syllabus while making modifications when needed
  • Collaborated with fellow educators to strategize best tactics for improving student learning

Undergraduate Researcher

Austin College
09.2013 - 05.2016
  • Conducted experiments, analyzed data and reported on research projects at biweekly meetings
  • Provided guidance to junior undergraduate researchers in formulating hypotheses and analyzing data

Education

M.S. Genome, Cellular, and Developmental Biology -

Indiana University

Certificate: Business of Life Sciences -

Kelley School of Business

B.A. Biology -

Austin College

Skills

  • Patient Recruitment
  • Record Maintenance
  • FDA and State Regulations
  • GCP and HIPPA guidelines
  • SOP and Protocol Development
  • Research Design
  • Data Analysis and Interpretation
  • Communication

Accomplishments

  • Led Indianapolis global QC testing for all immunology department assays
  • Authored paper featured in G3 2019 Best Papers of the Year Spotlight Issue
  • Presented research posters at three national science conferences: The Drosophila Research Conference 2018, The Midwest Drosophila Conference in 2017 and The American Society for Cell Biology 2015.
  • Winner of the Austin College Elevator Pitch Competition

Timeline

Medical Technologist I

LabCorp
07.2020 - 11.2021

Clinical Research Assistant

Community Health Network
06.2019 - 06.2020

Associate Instructor Biology Classes and Labs

Indiana University
09.2017 - 05.2019

Graduate Researcher

Indiana University
09.2016 - 05.2019

Undergraduate Researcher

Austin College
09.2013 - 05.2016

M.S. Genome, Cellular, and Developmental Biology -

Indiana University

Certificate: Business of Life Sciences -

Kelley School of Business

B.A. Biology -

Austin College

Papers

  • R. Pletcher, C. Jacobs, S. Intagliata, R. Lawson, A. Page, and J. Tennessen. (2019) A Genetic Screen Using the Drosophila melanogaster TRiP RNAi Collection to Identify Metabolic Enzymes Required for Eye Development. Genes Genomes and Genetics.
  • H. Li, K.Buddika, M. Sterret, C. Julick, R. Pletcher, C. Gosney, A. Burton, J. Karty, K. Montooth, N. Sokol, and J. Tennessen. (2019) Lactate and glycerol-3-phosphate metabolism cooperatively regulate growth and redox balance during Drosophila melanogaster larval development. Development.

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