Clinical Research Quality Control

CURRICULUM VITAE

NAME: Michael Rodriguez

DEPARTMENT: Clinical Operations

LOCATION: (Quotient Sciences) 3898 NW 7 street

Miami, FL 33126

(Screening Office) 747 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite 700

Coral Gables, FL 33134

CURRENT POSITION HELD WITHIN QUOTIENT SCIENCES

POSITION TITLE: Senior Screening Research Technician

DATES: Jan 2021 – Present

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for reviewing and understanding study protocols prior to initiation of study

Responsible for attending protocol training meetings to review specimen processing requirements and ensures availability of supplies needed

Coordinates services with any central lab involved in the study

Responsible for the proper collection, processing and labeling of all specimens

Responsible for verifying the completion and accuracy of specimen records

Must be familiar with all relevant SOPs

Responsible for the performance of quality control checks for lab requisitions

Responsible for reporting events regarding the damage or loss of a sample or incidences involving spillage or employee injury

Responsible for recording the temperature of all freezers and refrigerators in the appropriate temperature logs on a daily basis

Verifies that all biohazardous materials are disposed of appropriately

Ensures proper labeling and preparation of biohazardous waste for transport

Responsible for ensuring that proper containers, labels and dry ice are available for shipping

Responsible for preparing specimens for shipping and adhering to regulations for biological sample shipping

Responsible for arranging overnight/express shipping of specimens and maintaining related shipping documents

Receives and sorts all laboratory test results for review by the Investigators and clinical staff

Ensures all lab results have been received for potential volunteers prior to utilization in a study

Assists with performance of vital sign and ECG measurements as assigned

Assist the recruitment team when required

Assists in any other duties as assigned

Include Cross Training for labs activities at impatient facility

START DATE AT QUOTIENT: 21 Sep 2020

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

POSITION TITLE: Clinical Research Technician

COMPANY: Quotient Sciences

DATES: Sep 2020 – Jan 2021

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

Prepares the unit for any scheduled activities and upon completion removes all equipment and/or supplies from the floor

Measures and records vital signs accurately; recognizes and reports any abnormal vital signs accordingly

Operates ECG machine, performs ECGs, and/or works with holter monitors if trained and within scope of practice

Promptly reports any study participant’s adverse event and/or lack of compliance to the Clinical Research Nurse

Must be familiar with proper phlebotomy and laboratory procedures in compliance with OSHA regulations, Good Clinical Practices and Quotient Sciences Operating Procedures

Responsible for proper biomedical waste disposal procedures and schedules

Responsible for reading and understanding all protocols and schedules

Responsible for assisting in the recording and distributing of meals to study participants according to strict meal schedules

Assures that the unit is kept clean and orderly at all times and removes any items not permitted from the floor

Able to interact and maintain a professional demeanour with study participants during their inpatient stay

Responsible for observing confidentiality practices regarding any protocols, subject information and/or any relevant industry information at all times

Assists with the preparation of data collection binders and study documents as assigned by the Clinical Research Nurse

Assists with any other duties as assigned

POSITION TITLE: Clinical Research Recruiter

COMPANY: CRSF/ AEROTEK STAFFING

DATES: Feb 2020- Aug 2020

POSITION TITLE: Phlebotomist/ Supervisor

COMPANY: Interstate Blood Bank

DATES: Sep 2019- Feb 2020

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Research Coordinator

COMPANY: AIDS Healthcare Fooundation

DATES: Jan 2018- Sep 2019

POSITION TITLE: Phlebotomist/ Supervisor

COMPANY: Interstate Blood Bank

DATES: March 2015- Janruary 2018

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION/DEGREES/LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

CAN/ HHA Certification

Earl C. Clements Job Corps Center Monganfield, KY, Jul1999

Phlebotomy Certification

Medtrain, Inc, Mar 2018

LANGUAGE(S):

English: Fluent, Spanish: Fluent

Signed: Date:

Michael Rodriguez

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