Traci Clemons
Pisgah,IA
Summary
Research Liaison/Compliance and Education Coordinator implements and maintains education programs and services and serves as trusted resource to colleagues and the research community. Successfully coordinates and prioritizes duties and performs administrative and research responsibilities in accordance with federal regulations. Dedicated Liaison professional with 32 years of experience in the research industry. Honest and ethical with exceptional conflict resolution talents. Dedicated to handling all types of inquiries efficiently and effectively.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Post Approval Liaison/Education Coordinator
University Of Nebraska Medical Center
08.2007 - Current
- Served as primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships with research personnel.
- Coordinated multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion in accordance with federal regulations.
- Investigate animal welfare concerns, provide immediate corrective action and assign preventative action plans for research staff.
- Prepare reports for review by the IACUC in accordance with federal regulations.
- Assisted with development and coordination of educational programs for research personnel.
- Act as liaison between upper management and staff members, promoting positive working relationships built on trust.
- Trained team personnel on liaison activities and protocols, mentoring and coaching to improve skills.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Liaised between faculty, staff and administrators to coordinate educational program delivery.
Research Coordinator/Office Manager
Safestitch LLC
09.2005 - 08.2007
- Assisted in protocol development and management of research projects.
- Performed research studies in accordance with IACUC approved protocols and regulations.
- Served as the administrative assistant to the CEO and senior scientist for the company.
- Managed inventory for research and office supplies.
- Generated reports and documents for presentations.
Research Technologist II
University Of Nebraska Medical Center
09.2003 - 09.2005
- Kept work areas extremely clean and sanitized properly to avoid errors in research.
- Assisted with training junior team members in laboratory techniques and operation of equipment.
- Followed research protocols when gathering data and performing lab experiments.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning and compliance with laboratory standards.
- Operated highly specialized laboratory equipment to process specimens.
Facility Manager
University Of Nebraska Medical Center
07.2000 - 04.2003
- Supervised staff of 15 in day-to-day activities.
- Conducted regular audits to maintain compliance with industry regulations and company policies, mitigating potential risks.
- Maintained inventory and ordered supplies to keep facility resources readily available.
- Liaised with vendors to maintain equipment warranties, ensuring timely repairs or replacements when needed.
- Developed strategic plans for facility improvements, considering both short-term needs and long-term objectives.
- Managed a team of technicians, providing training and guidance for improved performance and professional development.
- Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
- Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
- Enhanced safety standards by conducting regular facility inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly.
Research Technologist II
University Of Nebraska Medical Center
05.1989 - 07.2000
- Adhered to strict safety protocols during experiments, ensuring a secure working environment for all team members.
- Provided training and guidance to junior researchers, promoting a collaborative work environment.
- Presented research findings at conferences, contributing to advancements in the field.
- Maintained accurate records of experiments and observations for reliable data interpretation.
- Implemented innovative research methodologies for improved experimental outcomes.
- Kept work areas extremely clean and sanitized properly to avoid errors in research.
- Followed research protocols when gathering data and performing lab experiments.
- Prepared reports to document laboratory results and findings.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Omaha College of Health Careers
Omaha, NE01.1986
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Experience with WORD, Excel, Share Point, Teams, Power Point, and other Platform Programs
- Team Collaboration
- Interpersonal abilities
- Goal Setting
- Collaborative relationships
- Project Planning
- Issue Resolution
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Record keeping
- Report Generation
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Improvement plan knowledge
- Quantitative skills
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of electronic application system and ongoing improvements of the system to meet research needs and current regulations.
- Collaborated and coordinated with colleagues to develop advanced educational programs for improved research outcomes.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Affiliations
- American Association of Laboratory Animal Science
Certification
- AALAS Registered Laboratory Animal Technologist RLATG
- Certified IACUC Professional Administrator CPIA
Photography, horseback riding, fishing, hiking and any outdoor activities.
I love nature and animals so photography brings me very close to both and allows me to capture the moments on film.
Additional Information
Nebraska AALAS member for most of my research career and I served terms as President, Vice President, and Secretary for a total of 10 years.
Timeline
Post Approval Liaison/Education Coordinator
University Of Nebraska Medical Center
08.2007 - Current
Research Coordinator/Office Manager
Safestitch LLC
09.2005 - 08.2007
Research Technologist II
University Of Nebraska Medical Center
09.2003 - 09.2005
Facility Manager
University Of Nebraska Medical Center
07.2000 - 04.2003
Research Technologist II
University Of Nebraska Medical Center
05.1989 - 07.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Omaha College of Health Careers
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