Karen B.

Experience

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  Tran Insurance Agency

  Aug 2008 - Aug 2010

  Customer Service Representative

  - provide clients with effective service in a fast-paced environment- prepare quotes for both auto and commercial policies- report claims- handle billing and payments- serve as a translator between the client and various companies- train new employees

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  University of Massachusetts Amherst

  Sept 2012 - May 2014

  Work with marmoset monkeys- handle and assist in training marmoset monkeys- collect data from behavioral tasks- assess marmoset behaviors- certified to work with non human primates- follow proper testing procedures Work with the Cognitive Lab under the Psychology department- create sound files for testing- assist in data collection- become familiar with testing procedures- certified to work with human subjects - collect and enter data- analyze artifacts- receive and keep record of all artifacts in an organized manner

  • Research Assistant

    Sept 2013 - May 2014

  • Research Assistant

    Sept 2013 - May 2014

  • Laboratory Assistant

    Sept 2012 - May 2014
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  Novartis

  Sept 2014 - May 2023

  -Facilitate meetings internally/externally with key cross-functional teams-Manage and oversee study activities, data, and reports ensuring all activities meet their deadlines-Participates in study planning, protocol writing, design, execution, and deciding timelines -Effectively communicate and update information to the appropriate teams-Ensure all staff listed on protocol is trained, certified, and operating per SOPs and policies -Able to prioritize and manage multiple studies efficiently -Train junior associates and delegate tasks-Ensure building, facilities, and study sites are in compliance -A member of multiple boards including Health&Safety and 3Rs -Organize team outings for the department based on budgets -Present at scientific meetings-Writes reports and publications with PI-Plan, execute, and identify targets in pre-clinical drug discovery -Develop tumor models-Identify toxicities and work with chemistry team to develop and optimize drugs-Formulate compounds-Proficient in complex surgical, in vivo and in vitro skills including implants, dosing, tissue collection, tissue processing, cell culture, RT-qPCR, RNA isolation -Experience with both USDA regulated animals and rodents -Manage PK outsourcing-Identify novel targets for oncology drug discovery-expertise in MAPK pathway, CDK, and mutJAK2 Show less -Responsible for managing study activities including coordinating with CROs and vendors-Facilitate meetings internally/externally with key cross-functional teams-Manage and oversee study activities, data, and reports ensuring all activities meet their deadlines-Participates in study planning, design, execution, and deciding timelines -Effectively communicate and update information to the appropriate teams-Ensure all staff listed on protocol is trained, certified, and operating per SOPs and policies -Able to prioritize and manage multiple studies efficiently -Train junior associates and delegate tasks-Ensure building, facilities, and study sites are in compliance -A member of multiple boards including Health&Safety and 3Rs -Organize team outings for the department based on budgets -Present at scientific meetings-Writes reports and publications with PI-Plan, execute, and identify targets in pre-clinical drug discovery -Develop tumor models-Identify toxicities and work with chemistry team to develop and optimize drugs-Formulate compounds-Proficient in complex surgical, in vivo and in vitro skills including implants, dosing, tissue collection, tissue processing, cell culture, RT-qPCR, RNA isolation -Experience with both USDA regulated animals and rodents -Manage PK outsourcing-Identify novel targets for oncology drug discovery-expertise in MAPK pathway Show less

  • Senior Scientist

    Aug 2022 - May 2023

  • Clinical Trial Lead

    Sept 2022 - Oct 2022

  • Research Scientist II

    Apr 2019 - Aug 2022

  • Scientific Associate

    Jan 2016 - Apr 2019

  • Training Services Apprentice

    Dec 2015 - Jan 2016

  • Study Support Associate 1

    Sept 2014 - Jan 2016
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  GRO Biosciences

  Apr 2023 - Oct 2023

  Biotechnology Project Manager

  -Ensure all projects are delivered on time within the stipulated scope and budget-Participate in leading the initiation and planning of a project and ensure technical feasibility-Ensure resource availability and allocation-Develop a detailed plan to monitor and track the progress of the project via trackers and Smartsheet-Coordinate with internal and external parties-Manage relationships between collaborators and stakeholders-Identify and reduce project risks-Report and escalate to upper management as and when needed-Create and maintain a comprehensive project documentation-Enter and track data into databases for live shared views-Generate reports and presentations to update all stakeholders-Familiarity in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases -Regular communication with partner CROs to ensure efficient workflow between organizations-In synergy with the project teams and leadership, managing and monitoring project resources and scope to maintain deliverables, milestones, and budget-Responsible for managing study activities including coordinating with CROs and vendors-Coordination with business team to oversee the execution of legal agreements Show less

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  Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

  Nov 2023 - now

  Senior Tech

  Medical Oncology