Sarah Knaus
Tampa,FL
Summary
Multi-talented clinical research professional proficient in handling patient information, laboratory samples and compliance procedures for different clinical trials. Well-organized and hardworking with excellent communication and planning skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator, Colorectal Surgery
University of South Florida Campus Recreation
Tampa, FL
03.2023 - Current
- Manage study activity across various clinical trials, including registry, investigational device, and investigational drug trials.
- Act as a liaison between physicians, sponsors, and patients to ensure protocol compliance and the safety of patients.
- Collect and enter data into various EDC systems per protocols.
- Screen and determine eligibility of potential patients utilizing EPIC EMR system
- Consent patients for clinical trials and assist in informed decision making.
- Submit continuing reviews and other required documents to central and local IRBs.
- Process and ship lab specimens per lab manual and IATA regulations.
- Supervise, train, and delegate study activity to various support staff
- Prepare periodic reports summarizing progress of clinical studies.
- Conduct and complete study visits according to protocols including but not limited to patient interviews, vital sign collection, medication reviews, and medical history reviews.
- . Place orders and collaborate with clinical staff across various clinical departments to ensure study activities are being completed
Research Assistant
University of South Florida, College of Public Health
Tampa, FL
04.2022 - 09.2024
- Assisted in conducting research on the risk perception of COVID-19 and availability of alternative housing for firefighters in the state of Florida.
- Assisted in calling and surveying firefighters across the state on their perceptions of risk.
- Conducted background research across various databases for evidence of the implications of COVID-19 on firefighters and first responders.
Auxiliary Volunteer With Infection Prevention
Tampa General Hospital Emergency Room
Tampa, FL
03.2022 - 09.2024
- Evaluated hospital unit compliance with standard precautions for Tampa General Infection Prevention.
- Collected observational data on the availability of personal protection equipment on hospital units and compliance of usage by hospital staff.
- Assisted in conducting interactive educational presentations for hospital staff, patients, and visitors.
Research Support Specialist, Neurosurgery
University of Pennsylvania
Tampa, FL
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted senior staff with data entry into various EDC systems
- Assisted in creating and maintainer subject and regulatory binders for clinical trials
- Processed and shipped biological specimens
- Communicated and collaborated with sponsors to ensure protocols are being followed correctly and accurately.
- Assisted in conducting and completing study visits according to protocols including but not limited to patient interviews, vital sign collection, medication reviews, and medical history reviews.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12-2022
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
University of South Florida
Tampa, FLSkills
- Clinical trial management
- Informed Consent Process
- Electronic Data Capture
- Specimen Handling
- Florence e-Binder System
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Adaptability
- Analytical Thinking
- Interpersonal Communication
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Task Prioritization
- IBM SPSS Data Analysis
- Basic SAS
Certification
- CITI Good Clinical Practice Certification 2023 - Present
- CITI Biomedical Investigators and Key Personnel Certification 2023 - Present
- CITI Social and Behavrioal Responsible Conduct of Research 2023 - Present
- IATA Biological Specimen Shipping Certiciation 2023 - Present
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator, Colorectal Surgery
University of South Florida Campus Recreation
03.2023 - Current
Research Support Specialist, Neurosurgery
University of Pennsylvania
01.2023 - 03.2024
Research Assistant
University of South Florida, College of Public Health
04.2022 - 09.2024
Auxiliary Volunteer With Infection Prevention
Tampa General Hospital Emergency Room
03.2022 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of South Florida
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
University of South Florida
- CITI Good Clinical Practice Certification 2023 - Present
- CITI Biomedical Investigators and Key Personnel Certification 2023 - Present
- CITI Social and Behavrioal Responsible Conduct of Research 2023 - Present
- IATA Biological Specimen Shipping Certiciation 2023 - Present
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