Francine Kelly
Hurdle Mills
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with over 25 years of experience in research laboratory operations, excelling in project coordination and process optimization. Proven track record in managing project timelines, budgets, and compliance with regulatory standards. Expertise in fostering effective communication among stakeholders to drive project success. Ready to apply strong analytical and leadership capabilities in a project management capacity.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Research Analyst, Sr.
Duke University
Durham
12.2006 - Current
- Trained and supported senior and junior laboratory staff in technical procedures.
- Managed laboratory correspondence with internal and external collaborators.
- Oversaw equipment contracts and maintenance to ensure operational efficiency.
- Administered project budgets and resources effectively.
- Developed specific protocols for projects to standardize operations.
- Troubleshot technical issues to maintain workflow continuity.
- Communicated significant issues promptly to upper management.
- Generated reports in Word, Excel, or PowerPoint to convey progress and challenges.
Managed Projects
01.2019 - 12.2025
- VALIDATING BLOOD CLUB CELL SECRETORY PROTEIN (CCSP) AS A BIOMARKER FOR CLAD (2024-2026)
- MOLECULAR PROFILING OF TRANSBRONCHIOLE BIOPSIES TO UNDERSTAND PROGRESSION OF CLAD (2024-2026)
- EVALUATING BLOOD CLUB CELL SECRETORY PROTEIN (CCSP) AS A BIOMARKER FOR CLAD (2022-2024)
- EVALUATING LUNG LAVAGE FLUID CLUB CELL SECRETORY PROTEIN (CCSP) AS A BIOMARKER FOR CLAD (2022-2024)
- EVALUATING LUNG LAVAGE FLUID HYALURANIC ACID (HA) AS A BIOMARKER FOR CLAD (2020-2022)
- ROLE OF AREG IN CLAD DEVELOPMENT (ongoing)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC01.1996
Skills
- Project management and stakeholder communication
- Risk management and compliance
- Budget tracking and resource allocation
- Timeline management and optimization
- Data-driven decision making
Certification
Working on CAPM, 12/01/25
Affiliations
- raise cage free chickens, and growing a farm
- IB boosters board
- painting
Accomplishments
- 2024 Research Staff Excellence award.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Managed Projects
01.2019 - 12.2025
Laboratory Research Analyst, Sr.
Duke University
12.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of North Carolina