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Taylor Roberson

Greenville

Summary

Research Specialist with experience supporting research technology, analytics, and data-driven initiatives within healthcare and academic environments. Experienced in research data management, technical support, workflow documentation, and data integrity, with a proven ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and support research operations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Specialist

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
11.2024 - Current

• Design and execute data-driven research projects using machine learning, statistical analysis, and scientific data interpretation.

• Analyze biological and experimental datasets using Python, R, and statistical methodologies to identify trends and support research objectives.

• • Developed reusable analytical workflows and reporting assets to improve data quality, efficiency, and consistency across research projects.

• Coordinate laboratory operations and oversee multiple concurrent research projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.

• Provide technical support and mentorship to student researchers, assisting with data management, research workflows, and troubleshooting.

• Communicate findings through reports, visualizations, presentations, and collaboration with multidisciplinary stakeholders.

Histotechnician II

ECU Health
Greenville, NC
08.2023 - 11.2024

• Managed pathology workflows using Epic EHR and Epic Beaker to track specimens, monitor case progression, and support chain-of-custody requirements.

• Verified patient and specimen information to maintain data integrity, documentation accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

• Coordinated communication among pathologists, laboratory personnel, and clinical teams to support efficient diagnostic workflows.

• Maintained quality assurance and quality control standards in accordance with laboratory and patient safety requirements.

• Troubleshot documentation discrepancies and supported accurate record management within high-volume pathology operations.

Education

Master of Science - Data Science

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
05-2026

Master of Science - Library And Information Science

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC
05-2024

Bachelor of Science - Biology

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
05-2013

Skills

    Programming & Analytics: Python, R, SQL, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Relational Databases

    Research Technology: Research Data Management, Workflow Automation, Technical Support, Troubleshooting, System Documentation, Data Integration

    Cloud & Infrastructure: Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Run, Datastore, Pub/Sub), Docker, GitHub Actions, Cloud Build, Cloud Computing, Databricks (Foundational Knowledge)

    Healthcare & Clinical Systems: Epic EHR, Epic Beaker, Healthcare Data Management, Clinical Workflow Support, Data Governance, Data Stewardship, Data Integrity, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance

Timeline

Research Specialist

East Carolina University
11.2024 - Current

Histotechnician II

ECU Health
08.2023 - 11.2024

Master of Science - Data Science

East Carolina University

Master of Science - Library And Information Science

North Carolina Central University

Bachelor of Science - Biology

East Carolina University

Publications

Carver JJ, Pugh BA, Ma Q, et al. "Shared Epitope-Positive HLA Alleles Protect Against Alpha-Synuclein Pathology in a Model of Parkinson Disease." Neurology: Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation, 2025.

Taylor Roberson