Sheavonnie Wright
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Hardworking Research Assistant bringing 3 years of expertise in biomedical sciences, chemistry and hematology testing needs. Clinical research experience as well as experience working in a hospital setting and experience with persons with medical illness. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history and training in analytical techniques to support clinical trial testing in alignment with regulatory guidelines.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Research Technician
Weill Cornell Medicine
10.2022 - Current
- Design, construct, and implement research proposals, protocols, and procedures.
- Collaborate with the transplantation team, coordinators, and additional institutional sites regarding patient participation, collection, interventional studies, and proper downstream protocol fulfillment.
- Collect and analyze recent kidney transplant patient biosamples to quantity mRNA expression for various studies.
- Oversee and ensure proper downstream analysis for various ongoing projects (i.e. urinary RNA isolation, reverse transcription, q-PCR, batch data analysis, and statistical testing).
- Supervise specific projects and collaborations with specific sites; create at-home kits and draft protocols for patients focusing on health-related quality of life
- Assist with onboarding/ training of newly hired staff, creation of laboratory schedules, and revision of laboratory SOP’s.
- Participation in biweekly team meetings, scheduled lab meetings, and fulfillment of monthly office supply orders/budgeting.
Research Laboratory Technician
Marshall University
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Monitored cell culture health of Neuroblastoma cell lineage by tracking counts, optimizing cell survival, and utilizing other metrics.
- Supervised all cell culture experiment scheduling, material preparation, transfections, microscopy, and data analysis for all related experiments.
- Performed cell transfections, fluorescent microscopy imaging, and data analysis to assess the stoichiometric impact of nicotine on a cellular level.
- Prepared murine brain samples for imaging via cryostat or vibrating microtome, staining, and fluorescent microscopy.
- Bulk data microscopy analysis of transfected neuroblastoma cells and cryosectioned murine brain samples using Image J software.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
Playroom Assistant
Children's Hospital At Montefiore
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Worked under the supervision of the Child Life Specialists in Hematology and Oncology to establish, implement, and maintain a therapeutic environment in the playroom.
- Created a safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles, supervised new volunteers, and assisted with any special events.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development via bedside play with pediatric patients unable to leave their rooms due to their respective health illnesses.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication, and problem-solving skills for children.
Education
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Marshall University
Huntington, WV08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry
Lehman College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY06.2020
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Project Management and Recordkeeping
- IRB and protocol-related activities
- EPIC Training
- Wet-lab Experimental Procedures: Urine, blood, tissue, animal, and cell culture handling
- Subject recruitment, retention, and follow-up
Additional Information
Language: Intermediate Spanish
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sheavonnie-wright
Other: C-14 Certified
Timeline
Clinical Research Technician
Weill Cornell Medicine
10.2022 - Current
Research Laboratory Technician
Marshall University
01.2021 - 07.2022
Playroom Assistant
Children's Hospital At Montefiore
06.2020 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Marshall University
Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry
Lehman College of The City University of New York
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