Sophie Charles
Chapel Hill,NC
Summary
Experienced research professional at UNC Chapel Hill, pursuing employment with The Osteoarthritis Prevention Power Study. Currently, I am taking part in innovative research with the Osteoarthritis Prevention Study, contributing to medical advances and treatment of arthritis.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
UNC Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
08.2024 - Current
- Executed recruitment of research participants through cold calling and flyer distribution.
- Facilitated imaging study visits (X-ray, MRI) for research participants.
- Coordinated scheduling of study visits and managed participant communications.
- Conducted baseline visits, securing formal consent and processing biological specimens.
Trainee
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Collaborated with research faculty to prepare the launch of TOPS Power study.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance understanding of biomechanics and muscle strength.
- Conducted data testing sessions utilizing TOPS Power protocols through dynamometry, biomechanical force plates and anatomical landmark identification.
Research Intern
UNC Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Organized recruitment materials for efficient distribution to potential participants.
- Shadowed staff during X-ray, MRI, and Baseline study visits to gain clinical experience.
- Collaborated with interventionists to execute study protocols and enhance participant engagement.
- Facilitated intervention meetings by accompanying participants and ensuring adherence to protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05-2024
Skills
- Data collection and analysis
- EPIC Systems and OnCore
- Laboratory operations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- EDC systems: PatientIQ, REDCap
- Ethical compliance and safety
- Diversity and inclusion
- Patient recruitment and retention
Certification
- EPIC Systems (EHR): CRMS CTRC Scheduler to schedule patient appointments.
- UNC OnCore: Clinical research management system providing a centralized platform to handle study and protocol workflows.
Training
- Phlebotomy: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Laboratory Safety Plan (LSP): Shipping with Dry Ice, Biosafety, Biohazardous Waste Management
- Dynamometry: Wake Forest University
Timeline
Trainee
Wake Forest University
06.2025 - 08.2025
Research Assistant
UNC Chapel Hill
08.2024 - Current
Research Intern
UNC Chapel Hill
05.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
East Carolina University