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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
2023.03 - 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
2022.04 - 2024.09
  • 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
2022.03 - 2024.09
  • 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
2023.01 - 2024.03
  • 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, FL
2022-12

Master of Public Health - Epidemiology

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Skills

  • 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
2023.03 - Current

Research Support Specialist, Neurosurgery

University of Pennsylvania
2023.01 - 2024.03

Research Assistant

University of South Florida, College of Public Health
2022.04 - 2024.09

Auxiliary Volunteer With Infection Prevention

Tampa General Hospital Emergency Room
2022.03 - 2024.09

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
Sarah Knaus