Clinical Research Data Specialist
Resume:
Nahshon Dooley
Leesburg, VA *****
**********@*****.***
Education:
Masters of Science, Bioinformatics & Comp Bio
Bachelor of Arts, Biology
George Mason University
Smithsonian Conservation Biological Institute
Goal: Biological data specialist with experience in sample logistics, clinical research operations, and computational genomics. Skilled in managing intensive lab workflows and performing biological data analysis using R, Python, and scientific computing tools.
Relevant Experience:
Biorepository Technician, Resonant Clinical Solutions, Leesburg, Virginia, February 2025-Present
Cross trained in both clinical temperature regulated and non-clinical ambient sample handling.
Ambient animal specimens include slides, blocks, and wet tissues. Temperature controlled human samples consist of blood, serum, plasma, cells retained in -80 freezers and LN2 tanks.
Documented detailed records of Client specific information within the LabTrak program.
Biorepository Supervisor, Henry Jackson Foundation, Rockville, Maryland, June 2022-August 2024
Cross trained in both laboratory and biorepository procedures.
Competently processed and froze myriad biological substances per day (Typically HIV).
Shipped and received samples while also organizing them in either -80 freezers or LN2 Tanks.
Lead for inventory organization and ordering for the lab and repository (Included safety apparel, reagents, and preventative maintenance for equipment).
Managed and uploaded manifests for samples received onto Freezerworks software.
Careful disposal of biological material deemed unrequired by scientists.
Onsite Technician, Azenta Life Sciences, Travel position, May 2021-March-2022
Meticulous handling and organization of myriad sample types in spreadsheets for clients including, but not limited to, dengue fever, HIV, and meningococcal disease.
Engaged with scientists to coordinate best methods to conduct storage and transport for samples.
Appointed as a designated trainer for lab safety, dry ice, and liquid nitrogen handling.
Site lead at MA and PA sites for Sanofi and MD for Henry Jackson Foundation.
Student Research Project, Front Royal, Virginia, September 2020-December 2020
Assessed the presence of genetic variation within the mitogenome for 49 endangered black-footed ferrets with data ranging across a 30-year period with Dr. Klaus Koepfli.
Assembled mitochondrial genomes utilizing Geneious Prime to trim the base genome and convert the mitogenome into an aligned consensus sequence for all specimens.
Skills:
Experienced with centrifuges, coulter counters, vi-cell counters, and controlled-rate freezers.
Certified in IATA shipping and handling for infectious substances and related material.
Experienced with Python, Pytorch, R Programming, and Microsoft Office
Familiar with Data Libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Seaborn, Scikit-learn)
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