Darcy Szecsy has over 15 years of experience in scientific research roles. From 2005-2015, she worked at Bastion Technologies as a Scientist in their Neurosciences Laboratory, where she reviewed scientific papers, developed testing procedures and schedules, and tracked protocol development. She previously worked as an Integration Coordinator from 2006-2012, where she planned and coordinated multi-disciplinary research studies from start to finish. Szecsy has also held roles as a Laboratory Coordinator processing and transporting biological samples, and as an Experiment Support Scientist supporting hardware development for experiments in space. She has a Bachelor's degree in Marine Biology from Texas A&M University.

1. Darcy Szecsy
Work experience
01/2005-10/2015 Bastion Technologies
Scientist Neurosciences Laboratory
10/2012-10/2015
 Reviewed scientific abstracts and paper submissions for publication for data
collection accuracy and study accuracy.
 Developed testing procedures and schedules for data collection, testing and
hardware requirements.
 Tracked protocol development to identify and implement time saving
efficiencies in order to meet scheduling requirements.
 Reviewed testing schedules for multiple disciplines within the lab and
confirm all testing requirements are met including medical monitoring.
 Maintained all discipline scheduling on multiple Outlook calendars.
 Documented all testing sessions and collate data for multiple studies and
provide to management for lab history and budgetary questions and issues.
 Contacted qualified subjects to schedule initial testing dates and times
Continue to schedule testing dates and times until the study is complete
 Handled, process and ship biological specimens.
 Data analysis using Matlab and Excel.
 Scanned, collate, organize and save documents from a paper file to an
electronic database.
 Managed a government vehicle including mileage log, drivers, training and
monthly scheduled vehicle maintenance and cleanliness.
Integration Coordinator II
8/2006-10/2012
Study Lead for research project that performs human research studies on
multiple scientific disciplines including Immunology, Cardiology, Exercise
Physiology, Behavioral Science and Nutrition.
 Planed and coordinated research studies from initiation to completion.
 Optimized an efficient inventory system to minimize waste and cut costs.
 Lead study team comprised of biological collection Subject Matter Experts
(SMEs), subject recruitment specialists and study integration coordinators.
 Assisted Principal Investigators from multiple disciplines to define, develop,
and execute their research protocols.
 Wrote and maintained study procedural documents.
 Wrote and presented PowerPoint presentations on study protocols to
management and approval boards.
 Wrote and Reviewed Case Report Forms (CRF) for accuracy and to ensure
they meet study and customer requirements.
 Performed study start-up and initiation meetings, documents and associated
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2. training sessions to familiarize clinical site with study protocol.
 Developed biological specimen collection procedures and trained clinical
research site staff on those procedures.
 Communicated and documented study deviations and issues to appropriate
customer interfaces and Science Management team.
 Documented and reported close calls, data impacts and corrective actions to
management and the customer.
 Maintained individual training and safety records for all team members
 Provided detailed metrics to customer on the progress of all study
deliverables.
Laboratory Coordinator
11/2005-8/2006
 Processed and transported biological samples for both astronauts and
research subjects
 Completed high sample volume urine creatinine testing
 Responsible for the organization, and maintenance of appropriate research
protocol standards
 Entered and verified test results into LIMS
 Practiced universal precautions
Experiment Support Scientist
1/2005-11/2005
 Supported international development of in-flight hardware
 Trained astronauts to operate experiment hardware while in space
 Supported on-orbit activities in Mission Control
 Developed and maintained procedures, training guidelines, hardware
descriptions and data requirements for each experiment supported
 Coordinated schedules for all preflight, postflight and in-flight Data
Collections
4/2003 – 12/2004
Medical Technician II, Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory
University of Texas Medical Branch
 Certified for operating lab machinery including Bayer 340
 Completed high sample volume bDNA testing
 Entered and verified patient lab results into Epic
 Preformed CAP testing to maintain lab accreditation
 Practiced sterile technique and universal precautions
Education 1998 - 2002 Texas A&M University at Galveston
Bachelor of Science Degree
 Bachelor of Science in biology with an emphasis on Marine Biology

3. Summary of
qualifications
 Project Management Training through Kepner-Tregoe
 Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
 Excellent organizational skills both electronic and paper
 Excellent planning skills for short and long term projects and deadlines
 Able to prioritize, multitask and delegate