Christopher Ussery

Experience

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  The University of Arizona

  Apr 2018 - Feb 2019

  • Managed staffing and activities for multiple research studies related to rare fat tissue disorders• Coordinated submissions and approval of human subject protocols, regulatory documents, and data collection methods and instruments for multiple research studies • Coordinated start-up procedures, recruitment activities, and data collection for all lab human subject protocols• Provided updates to clinical trial sponsor on study progress via international conference calls• Facilitated biospecimen sharing with national and international collaborators • Submitted payments to university financial offices for lab research services, supplies, and inventory• Prepared and cleaned data sets in data management software and Excel Show less • Coordinated with multiple departments to reserve and set up facility space for conference events• Conducted set-up and take-down of event spaces for the conference• Assisted with creation and management of the conference budget • Primarily responsible for reaching out to local businesses and regional companies for sponsorships• Served as a primary contact for the day of the event and troubleshooted issues• Kept record of all conference documents including speaker payments and facility lease agreements• Secured travel and lodging accommodations for conference speakers Show less

  • Program Coordinator - College of Medicine

    Jun 2016 - Feb 2019

  • Sports Nutrition Conference Coordinator (Nutritional Sciences)

    Apr 2018 - Oct 2018
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  University of Arizona

  Sept 2019 - Mar 2021

  Research Specialist - Clinical Research Coordinator II

  • Collaborate with investigators and study staff for clinical trial operations and subject recruitment• Focus on trials specific for Pulmonary Hypertension, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and COVID-19• Execute study protocols for data collection consisting of ECG collection, phlebotomy, biospecimen processing, and other methods• Conduct informed consent process with prospective research participants• Maintain study records and regulatory documentation for study sponsors• Correspond with clinical research associates to resolve data queries and maintain study compliance Show less

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  EXOS

  Mar 2021 - now

  Senior Research Specialist - Research Coordinator

  • Coordinate and manage components for research studies through initiation, execution, and conclusion• Serve as project manager to ensure research study timelines are outlined and met• Oversee data collection efforts and ensure compliance with human subjects protection guidelines and regulations• Responsible for participant recruitment for research projects• Train research staff on study protocols, data integrity• Manage staff to fit study needs and requirements