1. JULIE MAY MASON
16102 Cascadian Way, Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 745-4673 – home (425) 361-5227 – cell
Rjkm87@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
An energetic research scientist with over 20 years experience focusing on tissue distribution,
teratology, histology and establishing research relationships with various clinics. Highly
observant and skilled at dissection and tissue identification. Experience establishing new clinics
in various locations in the United States and performing periodic site visits that involve
introducing new research, giving research updates, training and performing site evaluations.
Excel at building professional rapport and strong working relationships with diverse range of
colleagues including physicians, researchers, lab technicians, administrative staff, and facilities
maintenance personnel. Able to work well under pressure in fast-paced setting taking initiative
and focusing on team success.
LABORATORY EXPERIENCE:
• Over 20 years experience as research scientist in BL2 laboratory
• Performs filling biohazardous material in designated vials/containers
• Sets up and operates production equipment
• Completes paperwork needed for filling operation
• Assist and train staff on laboratory procedures
• Have served as laboratory safety manager and floor warden
• Supervised up to six employees
• Prepare various solutions, fixatives and stains
• Operate microtome to produce high quality tissue sections (paraffin and methacrylate)
• Mount and stain tissue sections
• Transport, examine and ship biohazardous materials
• Biohazardous and chemical waste disposal
• Correspond with researchers, clinics and the public
• Makes recommendations for improvement
• Quality control
• Adhere to established SOP’s, GLP, FDA and HIPPA guidelines

2. TRAINING CERTIFICATES:
o HIPPA o Managing laboratory chemicals
o Bloodborne pathogen o Shipping dry ice
o Handling hazardous waste o Biosafety
o CITI o Fleet services
o Shipping biological
specimens, category B
o Fume Hood
CLINIC LIAISON AND TRAINING:
• Establish new clinics, build rapport with clinic staff and researchers
• Evaluate clinics for compliance, tissue processing and procedures
• Train clinic staff in consenting process, tissue handling procedure, and CITI coursework
• Support clinics, researchers and laboratory staff by continuing training of coursework and
procedures, reporting abnormal specimens, and supplying needed materials
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:
Research Scientist 2, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 1984-November, 2012
• Liaison between hospitals, clinics and over 100 researchers in several U.S. locations
• Consent patients to participate in research studies
• Site monitor and recruitment for clinics/hospitals
• Recruit personnel, conduct interviews and make hiring recommendations
• Prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and protocols
• Procure and dissect human embryonic and fetal tissues as well as rat embryos
• Maintain over 500 human embryonic and fetal specimens
• Keep detailed records of autopsies
• Diagnose abnormalities of human fetuses
• Perform literature research for various studies
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
• Order and stock laboratory supplies
• Operate a state issued vehicle

3. EDUCATION: B.S. Chemistry, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
51 post-baccalaureate credits in health sciences
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
• Concepts of the body • Family health and illness
• Ethics • Maternal and child health
• Biological safety practices • Teratology
• Philosophy of medicine • Skin biology
• Applied statistics • Alcoholism
• Skin biology • Drugs and behavior
• Medical ethics • Alternative medicine
• History of medicine • Pathobiology
VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY SERVICE:
• PTA President and Secretary for a total of 10 years (Elementary, Middle and High
School)
• Golden Acorn Award (volunteer of the year)
• Chaired elementary school science fair for four years
• Coached softball camp for 9-12 year old girls
• Chaperoned school dances (K-8), 6th
grade outdoor school (3 consecutive days) and
Senior party
• Over 10 years experience volunteering in public school
• 2 years volunteering at an assisted living facility