Olivia Baiz
@oliviabaiz
Clinical research associate specializing in OCD and psychedelic-assisted therapy with strong research skills across several psychiatric protocols
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a clinical research professional focused on obsessive-compulsive disorder and psychedelic-assisted interventions, trained in diagnostic interviewing and specimen processing. I have supported multiple randomized and phase 1b trials at Yale and managed recruitment, screening, and protocol implementation.
I contributed to poster presentations and publications, qualitatively coded 160+ clinical interviews for trauma history, helped process biological specimens across studies, and have experience training other associates in lab procedures. My academic background includes dual degrees in Psychology (Behavior Analysis) and Criminology with high honors.
I bring experience with REDCap, Qualtrics, SPSS, STATA, clinical measures (YBOCS, MADRS, DIAMOND, SCID-5, MINI), and community outreach; I seek to apply these skills to rigorous clinical research that advances treatment across several psychiatric disorders.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Yale Post-Graduate Associate
Yale OCD Research Clinic
Mar 2024 - Jun 2025 (1 year 3 months)
Coordinated recruitment, diagnostic interviewing (DIAMOND), medical screening, specimen processing, and protocol implementation for psilocybin and OCD clinical trials; managed participant payments and trained staff to ensure data quality.
Post Baccalaureate Research Assistant
Herbal Heart Study
Sep 2023 - Nov 2023 (2 months)
Supported online recruitment, conducted eligibility screenings, and scheduled participant visits for a cannabis cohort cardiovascular health study.
Research Assistant
Florida Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment
Aug 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year)
Shadowed RBTs in in-vivo feeding therapy for children with ARFID, collected single-blind procedural-integrity data, and contributed observations to treatment planning and team meetings.
Teaching Assistant
University of Florida
Jan 2023 - May 2023 (4 months)
Graded assignments, held office hours, and collaborated with faculty and TAs to create rubrics and quiz questions for undergraduate psychology courses.
Research Assistant
LEAD Lab
Aug 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year)
Transcribed interviews of wrongfully convicted individuals, consolidated qualitative sources for publication, and presented weekly progress to interdisciplinary teams to meet data-processing goals.
Yale Post-Graduate Associate
ENACT Lab
Conducted eligibility screenings, medical evaluations, study visits, and biological specimen processing across psilocybin research studies; trained associates and supported diagnostic interviewing and inpatient care.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Science; Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Criminology
Grade: GPA: 3.88/4.0
Activities and societies: 6x Dean's List, Phi Beta Kappa, undergraduate research contributing to posters and publications
Completed dual bachelor's degrees in Psychology (Behavior Analysis) and Criminology with Magna Cum Laude distinction and multiple academic honors.
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