Tracy O’Brien
St Louis,MO
Summary
Dynamic research professional with a proven track record delivering outstanding results and consistently exceed expectations. Known for a creative and motivated approach, leveraging exceptional planning skills to execute complex projects successfully. Expertise in educating others on innovative concepts and best practice strategies, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement. Committed to driving success through collaboration and strategic thinking in fast-paced settings.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor, Study Coordinators
Inotiv
St. Louis, MO
03.2024 - Current
- Supervise and mentor Study Coordinators.
- Coordinate the capabilities and activities of the Study Coordinators and maintain appropriate study load to facilitate the successful completion of pre-clinical toxicology and pharmacology studies.
- Serve as a Study Coordinator necessary.
- Provide technical and operational leadership for protocol development, study design and implementation of novel dose administration and sample collection techniques.
- Timely and accurate reporting and review of deviations from study protocols and SOPs. Implement mitigation and corrective measures as necessary.
- Participate in the development and implementation of In-Life training programs.
- Actively participate in scheduling In-Life studies as part of the In-Life scheduling team.
- Serve as Principal Investigator for all toxicology IACUC protocols (with the guidance of Veterinarians and Study Directors), working with the IACUC to assure approval of the protocols, amending IACUC protocols and assuring all protocols are current and accurate.
- Serve as the primary interface between veterinary staff, IACUC and Biosafety Committee in coordination with other group leaders in support of Pre-clinical Toxicology Studies
- Serve as the back-up formulation scientistt
In-Life Senior Study Coordinator
Inotiv (Formerly Seventh Wave Laboratories, LLC)
St Louis, MO
10.2018 - 03.2024
- Protocol development and preparation of all materials needed for in-life pre-clinical toxicologic, pharmacokinetic and pharmacologic in-life studies.
- Hands on participation in all in-life study activities.
- Daily monitoring of completion and proper documentation of all study activities ensuring adherence to applicable SOPs.
- Communication of study progress and observations to Study Directors.
Research Technician
Seventh Wave Laboratories, LLC
St Louis, MO
09.2014 - 10.2018
- Hands-on participation on in-life study activities (animal identification, clinical observations, dose administration, biological sample collections and necropsy)
- Communication of study progress and observations to study coordinators.
- Daily completion of all study forms and activities.
- Data entry into appropriate data capture system.
Veterinary Technician
Family Pet Hospital, Sunset Hills, MO
Sunset Hills, MO
01.2013 - 01.2014
Various Positions
Concord Animal Hospital, St. Louis, MO
St. Louis, MO
01.2001 - 01.2013
Education
BS - Biology
Webster University
Webster Groves, MOSkills
Strong attention to detail
Clear and concise communication
Problem-solving
Strong organizational abilities
Training and mentoring
Goal oriented
Scientific Affiliations and Certifications Honor, Awards and Memberships, Research Publications and Presentations
Erin K Touchette, Maria C Bates, Mitch C Johnson, Tracy C O’Brien, Roger J Melton, Kelly R Long, Masakazu Kakuni, Matthew Baginski, Daniel R Radiloff, and John E Sagartz. Characterization and Prevention of Hypovitaminosis C in Chimeric Mice with Humanized Livers. Comparative Medicine [2022]. Vol 72, No 6 Pages 355-363.
Timeline
Supervisor, Study Coordinators
Inotiv
03.2024 - Current
In-Life Senior Study Coordinator
Inotiv (Formerly Seventh Wave Laboratories, LLC)
10.2018 - 03.2024
Research Technician
Seventh Wave Laboratories, LLC
09.2014 - 10.2018
Veterinary Technician
Family Pet Hospital, Sunset Hills, MO
01.2013 - 01.2014
Various Positions
Concord Animal Hospital, St. Louis, MO
01.2001 - 01.2013
BS - Biology
Webster University