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Ella R

@ellar

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Strategic clinical research professional with a focus on patient engagement.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values patient engagement and offers opportunities for professional growth in clinical research.

I am a dedicated clinical research professional with over 5 years of experience in various aspects of clinical trials, including pre-award feasibility, post-award site coordination, and participant recruitment. My background encompasses hands-on roles in medical scribing, phlebotomy, and academic research, allowing me to develop a comprehensive understanding of the clinical research landscape.

My passion lies in embedding the patient voice into protocol design and optimizing site relationships to promote diversity in clinical studies. I have successfully conducted strategic feasibility assessments and designed customized patient support strategies that enhance recruitment and retention outcomes. My commitment to improving patient experiences drives my work, and I continuously seek to integrate patient insights into research planning.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Phlebotomist

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OneBlood

Apr 2025 - Present (3 months)

Performed high-volume venipuncture and specimen collection in compliance with CLIA, OSHA, and FDA regulations, ensuring strict adherence to SOPs and universal precautions. Utilized electronic health records (EHR) and donor management systems to document procedures, maintain traceability, and support regulatory audit readiness.

Venipuncture Specimen Collection OSHA FDA Regulation SOPs Electronic Health Records Donor Management Quality Control Biosafety Procedures

Feasibility Clinical Research Strategist

Flourish Research

May 2024 - Apr 2025 (11 months)

Conducted strategic feasibility assessments during proposal development, incorporating site and patient insights, study burden analyses, and risk mitigation strategies to enhance protocol design and site engagement. Designed customized patient and site support strategies tailored to specific therapeutic areas and sponsor objectives, emphasizing the value and impact of implementation on recruitment

Feasibility Assessment Site Engagement Patient Engagement Risk Mitigation Recruitment Retention Cross Functional Collaboration

Science Educator & Communication Consultant

UNC Charlotte

Apr 2023 - May 2024 (1 year 1 month)

Improved exam scores by 22% for over 30 students through 1:1 tutoring on reaction mechanisms as an Organic Chemistry TA. Enhanced scientific writing skills for 34 students, raising average lab report grades by 8% as a Cell Biology Lab Consultant.

Tutoring Scientific Writing Cell Biology Communication Education Mentoring Academic Support Curriculum Development Student Engagement

Academic Research Scientist

UNC Charlotte

Aug 2020 - May 2024 (3 years 9 months)

Led Hsp70 phosphorylation research with therapeutic implications for ALS, developing 146 mutant yeast strains (Chaperone Code Array) adopted by over 10 graduate researchers. Published findings in Trends in Biochemical Sciences on chaperone-client specificity and presented at over 8 conferences.

Research Molecular Biology Protein Folding Presentation ALS Research Data Analysis Experimental Design

Medical Scribe at ER

CaroMont Health

Dec 2021 - Mar 2023 (1 year 3 months)

Documented real-time patient encounters, including HPI, physical exams, diagnostic findings, and treatment plans in the EHR (e.g., Epic, Cerner). Interpreted lab results, imaging studies, and physician assessments to ensure accurate, HIPAA-compliant clinical documentation.

Medical Scribing EHR Cerner HIPAA)Clinical Documentation Regulatory Requirements Interdisciplinary Collaboration Patient Encounters

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology

Grade: 4.0

Activities and societies: Goldwater Scholarship (Top 0.5% of STEM undergraduates); Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher in the Biological Sciences Department; 1st place at the Association of Biological Sciences Graduate Students Research Symposium; Outstanding Communication Consultant for Cell Biology; Public Anthropology Award for Excellence in Writing on Public Issues

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology with a minor in Chemistry, achieving a perfect 4.0 GPA. The curriculum provided a strong foundation in molecular processes and chemical principles.