Savannah Richardson
Snellville
Summary
Clinical research professional with a Master of Biomedical Sciences from Duke University School of Medicine and experience spanning academic, industry, and government research environments. Skilled in protocol-driven research, data collection and management, clinical documentation, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. EMT-certified with strong patient communication skills and experience working in healthcare settings. Proven ability to maintain accurate records, coordinate complex projects, and uphold quality standards in fast-paced environments. Passionate about supporting clinical trials, advancing medical research, and improving patient outcomes through meticulous study coordination and participant-centered care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Scientific Annotator, Contract
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Bethesda, MD
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and enhance a cutting-edge scientific annotation tool for the TeamTAT platform, designed to streamline the interpretation of large-scale biological datasets.
- Contributed to the creation of user documentation and training materials to support adoption and effective use of the annotation tool by researchers and scientists.
- Collaborated with software engineers and data scientists to identify and troubleshoot issues related to annotation accuracy and platform usability.
- Assisted in the validation of automated annotations, manually verifying data and providing expert feedback to refine algorithm performance.
- Applied knowledge of bioinformatics, molecular biology, and biochemistry to ensure the platform's relevance and accuracy for a variety of scientific research applications.
Research Associate
Oncology Noconsystems
Tampa, FL
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Conducted routine cell culture tasks including media preparation, passaging, and freezing/thawing.
- Maintained various cell lines under sterile conditions, ensuring viability and purity.
- Executed routine histological procedures including tissue embedding, sectioning, and staining (H&E, special stains).
- Operated light microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, and confocal microscopy systems.
- Conducted immunostaining experiments with attention to protocol adherence and result reproducibility.
- Ensured high-quality tissue specimens suitable for downstream applications.
Research Associate, Molecular Biology
Alloy Therapeutics
Athens, GA
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Developed and optimized sequencing protocols for monoclonal and nanobody characterization.
- Collaborated with bioinformatics and project management teams to integrate software for scientific workflows.
- Executed end-to-end experiments: DNA extraction, library prep, sequencing, antibody cloning, and bioinformatic analysis.
- Innovated new reagents for custom antibody creation, including Fab and LALA mutation variants.
- Utilized bioinformatic tools for sequencing informatics to discover unique antibodies.
- Designed robust protocols and experiments ensuring accuracy and reproducibility in molecular biology research.
Education
Master's of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Duke University, School of Medicine
Durham, NC05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Georgia Institute Of Technology
Atlanta, GA12.2022
Skills
- Electronic Data Capture
- Regulatory Compliance (GCP, GLP)
- Protocol Adherence and Study Coordination
- Specimen Collection and Processing
- Research Data Analysis (Python, R)
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control
- Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
Timeline
Scientific Annotator, Contract
National Institute of Health (NIH)
01.2025 - 03.2025
Research Associate
Oncology Noconsystems
01.2024 - 01.2025
Research Associate, Molecular Biology
Alloy Therapeutics
01.2023 - 10.2023
Master's of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Duke University, School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Georgia Institute Of Technology