Emily Hendrix
West Memphis
Summary
Skilled Researcher enthusiastic about supporting advancements in treatment for pediatric catastrophic diseases. Passionate about increasing knowledge to drive growth and needed improvements. Eager to apply six years experience in a scientific research setting to the clinical research space.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Researcher
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Created custom edited cell lines via CRISPR genome editing, confirming desired modifications via next-generation deep sequencing.
- Designed Cas9 and Cas12a gRNAs specific to gene target sites.
- Organized, interpreted, and presented necessary data regarding gene editing events.
- Experience with the St. Jude requisitions system.
- Co-led a team that validated gRNAs for end users through nucleofection experiments, targeted deep sequencing, and data analysis.
- Communicated with end users periodically regarding assigned projects.
- Presented project updates and literature review on a quarterly basis to the team.
- Determined appropriate timelines and objectives for projects.
- Created charts, tables and graphs for use in explaining scientific data.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Quality Scientist II
Unilever
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Performed all responsibilities of Quality Scientist I
- Provided leadership to assigned teams regarding FDA-regulated active ingredient testing, non-conformity notice processes, and decision making.
- Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to lab setting.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Quality Scientist I
Unilever
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Completed testing, inspection, and analysis of incoming raw materials, batches, and finished goods.
- Ensured all equipment was calibrated/verified and operating to the required standard, including HPLC and FTIR.
- Communicated and reported out-of-specification (OOS) events to relevant teams, including remote research and development team, following non-conformance procedures.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Arkansas Biosciences Institute
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Worked with graduate and doctoral students on projects relating to current research topics.
- Attended conferences to present research efforts through both oral and poster presentations.
- Awarded the Dean's Award for Undergraduate Oral Presentation from the College of Sciences and Mathematics at Arkansas State University.
Teacher's Assistant
ASU Dep of Chemistry & Physics
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Taught small groups about the material assigned.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
Education
Master's of Health Administration -
Louisiana State University Shreveport
10-2027
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05-2021
Skills
- Quality assurance standards
- Research planning
- Data analysis
- Resource management
- Data collection and organization
- Literature review
- Documentation and reporting
Timeline
Researcher
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Quality Scientist II
Unilever
05.2022 - 07.2023
Quality Scientist I
Unilever
03.2021 - 05.2022
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Arkansas Biosciences Institute
06.2019 - 05.2021
Teacher's Assistant
ASU Dep of Chemistry & Physics
01.2019 - 05.2019
Master's of Health Administration -
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Arkansas State University