Michael Gerth
Duanesburg
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Research Specialist with a strong focus on deadline adherence and Agile project management principles. Expertise in developing comprehensive study documentation and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impactful research outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Research Specialist
Essentia Health
Duluth, MN
06.2025 - Current
- Oversaw clinical trial protocol compliance and regulatory submissions.
- Developed and maintained study documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline research processes.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in clinical research methodologies.
Clinical Research Assistant
Essentia Health
Duluth, MN
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Coordinated patient recruitment efforts for clinical trials to ensure adequate enrollment.
- Managed trial documentation and maintained regulatory compliance through meticulous record-keeping practices.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis, ensuring accuracy and integrity of clinical research findings.
- Developed training materials for new staff, enhancing team knowledge of research protocols and procedures.
Research Assistant
UMD Duluth
Duluth, MN
06.2018 - 10.2022
- Conducted literature reviews to support research initiatives and enhance project outcomes.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis using statistical software, ensuring accuracy and reliability of results.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive databases for tracking research progress and findings.
- Collaborated with faculty on research presentations, improving communication of complex concepts to diverse audiences.
- Organized laboratory workflows, optimizing resource allocation for increased efficiency in experiments.
Education
MBA - General Business Management
Southern University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LA08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Minnesota
Duluth, MN08-2023
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Regulatory Auditing
- Interpersonal Communication
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Deadline Adherence and Quality Assurance
- Agile & Waterfall Project Management Principles
Timeline
Clinical Research Specialist
Essentia Health
06.2025 - Current
Clinical Research Assistant
Essentia Health
06.2024 - 06.2025
Research Assistant
UMD Duluth
06.2018 - 10.2022
MBA - General Business Management
Southern University At Shreveport
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Minnesota