Tamala Bess
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Detail oriented Research Associate II, offering 5 years of exceptional Clinical Research experience managing multiple projects and to effectively meet business requirements. Currently responsible for coordinating and ensuring the integrity of all activities associated with conducting clinical trials that involve multiple sites are in compliance with all local state federal, and international regulatory requirements. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
- In House Phlebotomist for a large Neurology practice
- Responsible for collecting specimens from Adult and Pediatric patients
- Supervised 8 Study Coordinators with approximately 24 clinical trials at 5 sites
- Supported Principle Investigators in screening and review of eligible study subjects and completion
- Ensured that all clinical activities are carried out in accordance with established research protocols and standards in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedural requirements
- Followed Infection Control and Safety Procedures in carrying out daily phlebotomy functions
- Blood collection procedures urine sample collection and preparation procedures for transport
- Responsible for supply management
- Built trust with patients to minimize discomfort during phlebotomy procedures, while effectively collecting blood and urine samples.
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
- In House Phlebotomist for a large Rheumatology practice
- Responsible for collecting specimens from Rheumatology patients as well as various types of Autoimmune Diseases, such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Psoriatic Arthritis, Osteoporosis, etc.
Research Associate II
Atrium Health
08.2022 - Current
- Communicates with Research Coordinator Primary Investigator and Sub Investigator of Clinical studies to coordinate study activities
- Schedules patient visits laboratory and diagnostic test procedures
- Orders supplies and equipment according to protocol needs
- Recruits and screens potential patients and obtains informed consent under the supervision of the Research Coordinator and/or Investigator
- Assists with the design of organizational tools and forms to facilitate accurate data collection and record keeping
- Collects and enters demographic, inpatient, and follow-up data and questionnaires
- Updates and maintains demographic database
- Conducts follow-up contacts to collect data for assigned studies
- Participates in study contact calls
- Calls caregivers and subjects to obtain missing information on questionnaires
- Performs medical record chart abstractions
- Tracks lost subjects
- Updates and maintains demographic database for Registry and Model System subjects.
Regional Operations Manager/ Lead Coordinator
OnSite Clinical Solutions, LLC
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Oversaw the direction, planning, execution, and interpretation of clinical research projects consistent with all applicable regulations, guidelines and policies
- Developed clinical plans, guidelines and strategies in consultation with clinical team, cross-functional team and investigators
- Resolved complex issues while driving completion of projects, departmental initiatives and processes in a timely manner
- Trained and developed Principal Investigators and Sub Investigators
- Analyzed recruitment goals and formulated monthly reports to the Executive Director
- Organized and led monthly staff meetings to drive recruitment awareness
- Represented organization as a prime internal and external contact on specific projects
- Managed recruitment of new potential subjects via chart review, referrals and cold calling
- Trained and experienced in phlebotomy and laboratory collection/preparation.
Education
IV Placement and Infusion Certification -
Carolina School of Phlebotomy
Charlotte, NC08.2020
Phlebotomy Technician Certification -
Catawba Community College
Hickory, NC03.2019
CNA Certification -
Cleveland Community College
Shelby, NC12.2016
Skills
- Research and Analysis
- Inventory Assessments
- Reporting Standards
- Reporting Requirements
- Clinical Research
- Specimen Processing
- Phlebotomy
- Lab Safety
- Documentation Abilities
- Documentation Skills
- Schedule Coordination
- Research Planning
- Inventory Reviews
Certification
- CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative), 02/05/2024
- Good Clinical Practice NIDA, 02/03/2024
- Otuska's Good Clinical Practice ICH E6 R2, 11/09/2020
- Adult CPR/AED Certified, 05/2022
- Pediatric CPR and First Aid (American Red Cross)
- IATA/ Hazmat Training
- C-SSRS (Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale)
Qualifying Skills
- Time Management and Organizational Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite
- Clinical Research Operations
- Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Problem Solving and Analytical Skills
- Regulatory Affairs
- Case Report Form Preparations
- Quality Control Procedures
- Project Coordination
- Data Collection Methods
- Training and Development
Relevant Research Indications
- Epilepsy
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Dravet Syndrome
- Chronic Heart Failure
- Low Testosterone
- Pediatric Influenza
- Migraine
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Pediatric and Adult Influenza
- Pediatric Migraine
- Asthma
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Subacute Ischemic Stroke
- Sleep for Stroke Management And Recovery
- Adult ADHD
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Dementia
- GOUT
- Obesity
- Cardiovascular disease
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Diabetes Type II
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- COVID-19/SARS COV-2
- COVID-19 Prevention
- Meningococcal Vaccine
- Acute Traumatic Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
- The efficacy of a frequency-tuned electromagnetic field treatment in facilitating the recovery of subacute ischemic stroke patients
Citizenship
US Citizen
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Research Associate II
Atrium Health
08.2022 - Current
Regional Operations Manager/ Lead Coordinator
OnSite Clinical Solutions, LLC
03.2021 - 08.2022
Phlebotomy Technician Certification -
Catawba Community College
CNA Certification -
Cleveland Community College
- CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative), 02/05/2024
- Good Clinical Practice NIDA, 02/03/2024
- Otuska's Good Clinical Practice ICH E6 R2, 11/09/2020
- Adult CPR/AED Certified, 05/2022
- Pediatric CPR and First Aid (American Red Cross)
- IATA/ Hazmat Training
- C-SSRS (Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale)
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
IV Placement and Infusion Certification -
Carolina School of Phlebotomy
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