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Shannon Olson

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Senior Study Director at NAMSA
📍 St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Shannon Olson is a Senior Study Director at NAMSA with over seven years of experience, specializing in biocompatibility testing. She ensures compliance with ISO 10993 and 21 CFR Part 58 standards, focusing on continuous improvement and leadership in GLP and GMP studies. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Outside of her scientific career, Shannon has a background in competitive sports. During her time in college, she was a decorated handball player, achieving the distinction of being a USHA Handball Collegiate Nationals runner-up in her bracket.

Unique fact: She once used her photo-shopping skills to colorize a photograph of E. Coli on a plant stoma for the biology department at her university.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Senior Study Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
St Paul, Minnesota, United States
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Biocompatibility Testing
As a Senior Study Director and Subject Matter Expert, her work is centered on biocompatibility testing, including cytotoxicity, hemocompatibility, and more.
Regulatory Compliance
Her role requires deep expertise in ensuring studies comply with key industry standards like ISO 10993 and 21 CFR Part 58.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Senior Study Director
NAMSA
9-2020 - 3-2025
Supervisor Study Director, IVT
WuXi AppTec
5-2020 - 9-2020
Lead Study Director, IVT
WuXi AppTec
7-2018 - 9-2020
Study Director
WuXi AppTec
11-2015 - 5-2016
Optometric Technician
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Education
2011 - 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Minnesota State University, Mankato
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