Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Virginia Obando

Miami,Florida

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Assistant 1

Syneos Health
Miami, USA
04.2023 - Current
  • Ensure well-being and safety of subjects on study (e.g
  • Intervene and document when adverse events occur)
  • Adhere to the timeframes required by the study
  • Perform and supervise general task according to the protocol or to the study conduct (e.g
  • Vital signs, electrocardiograms, physiological data measurement, meals distribution and monitoring, preparation of required supplies and equipment, etc.)
  • Perform technical activities related to their field of expertise and/or related to specific trainings (e.g
  • Catheter insertion and venipuncture, medication administration, etc.)
  • Ensure that the informed consent form is appropriately explained, understood and completed by the subject
  • Ensure that the supplies are available in sufficient quantity for the well conduct of activities
  • Offer a good quality customer service experience
  • May be assigned other clinical tasks.

Purchasing and Inventory Specialist

Quotient Sciences
08.2021 - 04.2023
  • Receipt, inventory and stocking of incoming goods, confirming condition upon receipt, and cross checking against purchase order (PO)
  • Order stock items and ensure stock items are kept above a minimum quantity, forecast usage to ensure items are never depleted and are always available to departments on demand
  • Carry out stock checks in conjunction with Clinical Scheduling Manager and Facilities Manager as required, reviewing stock levels and identifying changes on demand
  • Investigate and rectify invoice queries as required by Finance department
  • Track outstanding orders with suppliers and feedback as appropriate to end users
  • Source and purchase supplies for facilities and clinical operations (including study specific supplies)
  • Ensuring all orders are placed and goods received in sufficient time to meet the operational demands of the business
  • Processing of purchase orders placed through the Focal point system (includes checking and amending order details, consolidating orders where possible, placing and chasing orders with suppliers, liaising with end users)
  • Assisting with Focal point induction and refresher training to employees, as required
  • Preparing and submitting payment requests and providing reports to Finance, as required
  • Assisting with the preparation of purchasing metrics, as required
  • Carrying out regular price benchmarking assessments and negotiate prices with suppliers, as required
  • Meet with primary customers on a quarterly basis to ensure service levels are being met
  • Able to interact and maintain a professional demeanor with study participants during their inpatient stay
  • Provide cover for Activities Coordinator, as needed, to monitor volunteer reception area, prepare for admissions and outpatient visits, assisting with discharge of volunteers
  • Provide general assistance to the Clinical Scheduling Manager as necessary.

Clinical Research Technician

Seaview Research/Quotient Sciences
05.2006 - 08.2021
  • Assisting in the planning, execution, and monitoring of clinical research studies according to protocol and regulatory requirements
  • Responsible for the collection of biological samples: e.g
  • Blood, urine, stool, sputum
  • Measures and record vital signs accurately: recognizes and report any abnormal ranges
  • Responsible observing confidentiality practices regarding any protocols subject information and / or any relevant industry information
  • Assist with the preparation of data collection binders study documents
  • Operates ECG machines, performs ECG and work with Holters monitors
  • Collaborate with other members of the clinical research teams including investigators, nurses and data managers to ensure smooth coordination of clinical trials
  • Ensure compliance with GCP, ICH, and SOPs.

Laboratory Support Technician/ Office Clerk

South Florida Baptist Health
Miami, USA
01.2020 - 05.2021
  • Responsible for collection of biological samples; e.g blood, urine, stool, sputum
  • Responsible for drawing blood specimens (by venipuncture) according to the times specified in the study schedules
  • Responsible for recording and maintaining records of blood draws and other biological specimen collections (per SOPs) via paper or electronic forms
  • Assist with the proper labelling and preparation of blood collection tubes when indicated
  • Assures that all necessary blood collection tubes, equipment and supplies are on the floor prior to blood draw time.

Education

Diploma - Register Medical Assistant -

Healthcare Registry of Medical Assistants
United States
01.2021

High School Diploma -

Southeastearn Christian Academy
Miami, FL
07-2018

Certificate - X24 EEG Acquisition -

Advanced Brain Monitoring
United States
01.2018

Certificate - Electrocardiography -

International Training Careers
United States
01.2005

Certificate - Phlebotomy -

International Training Careers
United States
01.2005

Skills

  • Ensure well-being and safety of subjects on study
  • Adhere to the timeframes required by the study
  • Perform and supervise general tasks according to the protocol or study conduct
  • Perform technical activities related to their field of expertise and/or specific trainings
  • Ensure that the informed consent form is appropriately explained, understood, and completed by the subject
  • Ensure that supplies are available in sufficient quantity for the well conduct of activities
  • Offer a good quality customer service experience
  • May be assigned other clinical tasks
  • Receipt, inventory, and stocking of incoming goods
  • Order stock items and ensure stock items are kept above a minimum quantity
  • Carry out stock checks and review stock levels
  • Investigate and rectify invoice queries
  • Track outstanding orders with suppliers
  • Source and purchase supplies for facilities and clinical operations
  • Ensure all orders are placed and goods received in sufficient time
  • Process purchase orders and provide reports to Finance
  • Assist with Focal point induction and refresher training
  • Prepare and submit payment requests and provide reports to Finance
  • Assist with the preparation of purchasing metrics
  • Carry out regular price benchmarking assessments and negotiate prices with suppliers
  • Meet with primary customers to ensure service levels are being met
  • Able to interact and maintain a professional demeanor with study participants
  • Provide cover for Activities Coordinator
  • Provide general assistance to the Clinical Scheduling Manager
  • Responsible for collection of biological samples
  • Responsible for drawing blood specimens
  • Record and maintain records of blood draws and other biological specimen collections
  • Assist with the proper labeling and preparation of blood collection tubes
  • Assure that all necessary blood collection tubes, equipment, and supplies are on the floor prior to blood draw time
  • Assisting in the planning, execution, and monitoring of clinical research studies
  • Measure and record vital signs accurately
  • Observe confidentiality practices regarding protocols subject information and relevant industry information
  • Assist with the preparation of data collection binders and study documents
  • Operate ECG machines, perform ECG, and work with Holters monitors
  • Collaborate with other members of the clinical research teams
  • Ensure compliance with GCP, ICH, and SOPs

Certification

BLS, 11/2023

Timeline

Research Assistant 1

Syneos Health
04.2023 - Current

Purchasing and Inventory Specialist

Quotient Sciences
08.2021 - 04.2023

Laboratory Support Technician/ Office Clerk

South Florida Baptist Health
01.2020 - 05.2021

Clinical Research Technician

Seaview Research/Quotient Sciences
05.2006 - 08.2021

Diploma - Register Medical Assistant -

Healthcare Registry of Medical Assistants

High School Diploma -

Southeastearn Christian Academy

Certificate - X24 EEG Acquisition -

Advanced Brain Monitoring

Certificate - Electrocardiography -

International Training Careers

Certificate - Phlebotomy -

International Training Careers

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