1. Elisa Renee Swartz
eswartz1982@live.com
414 South Ann St, Apt. B, Baltimore, MD 21231
(717) 497-8867
Summary:
I am a Research Specialist with five years’ experience in medical research seeking a management or coordinator
position. Current research experience includes investigational studies on the effects of and medical
countermeasures to acute radiation exposure, performed under FDA Good Lab Practice (GLP) guidelines. My area
of specialization is in echocardiography and ultrasound techniques.
Education:
M.S., Management: Project Management, August 2014
University of Maryland, University College, MD
B.S., Veterinary Medical Technology, Animal Behavior, May 2008
Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA
B.S., Animal Behavior, May 2004
Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA
Experience:
July 2014 – Present Research Specialist, Ultrasound/Echocardiography
(Promoted from Research Assistant)
Preclinical Radiobiology Lab (PRL),
University of Maryland, School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
 Established the Ultrasound and Echocardiography program within the overall research protocol in
the PRL
o Established protocols, standard operating procedures (SOP’s), and assisted lab manager in
writing Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) protocols to use the ultrasound
and echocardiography in the lab
o Organized training opportunities for the ultrasound team
o Trained new team members on the use of the ultrasound system and analysis software
 Writes, proofreads, and reviews research papers for publication, standard operating procedures
(SOP), study protocols, and other documents.
 Coordinated purchase of large items such as the ultrasound system and analysis software
o Researched equipment and software selection
o Organized on-site demonstrations and team meetings
o Communicated purchase process updates and decisions with upper lab management,
including Primary Investigator, Deputy Director, and Financial Administrator
o Liased between lab management and source companies throughout the purchase and
installation processes.
 Liaised with external research field entities to increase the knowledge base for new research
approaches
o Coordinated with UMMC hospital personnel for training opportunities
o Organized visits by veterinary ultrasound and echocardiography field specialists to the
research facility
o Planned and executed attendance to off site training seminars, including travel and
accomodation planning
 Trained personnel on complicated research procedures as outlined in established SOP’s
 Additional Sub-titles held while Research Specialist/Assistant at PRL:
o Echocardiography/Ultrasound Co-Analyst
o Non-human Primate Prosector
o Laboratory Drug Manager
o Back-up GLP Equipment Manager

2. May 2011 - July 2014 Research Assistant-Laboratory,
Preclinical Radiobiology Lab (PRL),
University of Maryland, School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
 Interacts with lab upper management (Primary Investigator, Study Director, Lab Supervisors) in the
completion of research specific projects
 Performs animal research techniques on Rhesus Macaques to analyze the effects of acute radiation
exposure on body systems for the FDA under Good Lab Practices (GLP)
 Writes, proofreads, and reviews research papers for publication, standard operating procedures
(SOP), study protocols, and other documents for accuracy.
 Completes laboratory inventory and ordering
 Performs lab work such as CBC and WBC differentials on a daily basis
 Data collection and quality control checks
 Trains new personnel in the established lab protocols
 Performs prosection of humanely euthanized study animals for tissue collection
January 2010 – May 2011 Research Technician
Artificial Organs Lab,
University of Maryland, Department of Surgery, Baltimore, Maryland
 Performed research on heart and lung pump devices utilizing a model in juvenile and adult sheep for
the purpose of bridge to transplant use in cardiac or pulmonary patients
 Point of contact and liaison with institutional organizations such as the veterinary resources
personnel and IACUC representatives
 Maintained surgical inventory for a busy surgical engineering lab
 Wrote IACUC protocols and amendments for the use of sheep in survival and non-survival surgical
studies
 Provided pre and post-surgical care including antibiotic, analgesic, and blood sampling for study
animals
May 2002 – January 2010 Veterinary Technician (Licensed) / Assistant
Gettysburg Animal Hospital, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
 Assisted licensed veterinarians with medical and surgical procedures
 Provided customer care and service in a busy small animal clinic
 Maintained veterinary surgical and clinic schedule
 Performed animal care duties for both medical patients and kenneled animals
 Performed routine lab tests such as manual bloodwork and parasite identification

3. Continuing Education and Training:
June 29, 2011- GLP training: Introduction to GLPs, in house training provided by Judy Hochman, RQAP-
GLP, Compliance Reviews, Inc.,1 day,
May 2, 2011- Introduction to MCART LiveLink training course, Brandi Erickson, Team Lead and IMC
Trainer, LiveLink Application Support Team IMC, Inc.,
January 17 -18, 2012- Data Integrity Assurance and Investigations of Electronic Data and Computerized
systems: Current perspectives for US FDA Compliance, Monica J. Cahilly, Green Mountain Quality
Assurance, LLC-2 days,
December 11, 2012- GLP Update, provided by Moira Bandoli, RQAP-GLP, MJB Consulting, LLC (½ day),
August 13, 2013- University of Maryland, School of Medicine, SOP Workflow Training Course, Brandi
Erickson, Team Lead and IMC Trainer, LiveLink Application Support Team IMC, Inc.,
November 6, 2013 - GLP training, Presented by Celeste Rose, RQAP-GLP, RoseTECH Consulting, Inc.,
http://www.rosetechconsulting.com , 1 day,
March 19-21 2014- APV Non-Human Primate Ultrasound Imaging Workshop of the Association of Primate
Veterinarians, Bastrop, TX, 2 days,
Technical/Laboratory Skills
A. Technical
a. Philips CX50 Ultrasound System with Q-Lab analysis software
b. Tomtec, Inc., Echocardiography Analysis Software
c. Beckman Coulter Ac-T Diff Hematology analyzer
B. Laboratory
a. Necropsy prosection including prosection and pinning of the gastrointestinal tract of the Rhesus
Macaque
b. Complete blood count (Manual) with a White Blood Cell differential and platelet count