• Analyzes, supervises and manages ongoing laboratory operations of multiple laboratory technicians• Interacts project managers and bioinformaticians to meet the requests of principal investigator • Oversees the preparations of samples for NGS (NovaSeq, HiseqX, HiSeq 2500, MiSeq) • Monitors activities to improve efficiency in current processes and procedures• Reviews submitted libraries and determines suitable quality metric for quantifying based on library preparation type and peak profiles• Interprets sequencing quality data and troubleshoots technical issues on the failed sequencing runs• Manages timely delivery of client sample testing within quality specifications• Establishes, executes, reviews and evaluates laboratory procedures and policies and procedures for operating functions of laboratory.• Adheres to quality management system and develops and maintains department Standard Operating Procedures• Plans daily and weekly workload for technicians• Manages laboratory purchases of inventory, storage and supplies usage

• Carries out procedures associated with DNA & RNA sequencing on the Illumina sequencing platform, including sample quantification and preparation, and sequencer operation (NovaSeq, HiseqX, HiSeq 2500, MiSeq)• Operates Hamilton Star robotic liquid handling system automating NGS library pooling and normalization • Quantifies libraries by methods: qPCR (QS5,ViiA, Eppendorf), micro-c apillary based electrophoretic detection Agilent TapeStation, BioAnalyzer 2100), fluorometric quantification (Qubit) • Interfaces with the project management team to maintain timely delivery of data• Supports sequencing supervisor as needed• Optimizes sequencing protocols to streamline processes• Assists the LIMS support team in the development and testing of new workflows and improvements to existing workflows in a QA environment• Oversees production lab sequencing queue, ensuring projects are correctly prioritized to best meet turn-around expectations• Trains new technicians in performing next generation sequencing workflow.

• Carries out procedures associated with DNA & RNA sequencing on the Illumina sequencing platform, including DNA/RNA library preparation, sample quantification & preparation, and Sequencer operation (NovaSeq, HiseqX, HiSeq 2500, MiSeq)• Maintains, troubleshoots and performs day-to-day work on the Sequencing equipment• Analyze current process procedures and provide feedback for their optimization and improvement, documenting processes, proposing method improvements, and troubleshooting assays, as needed • Performs quality control of the samples and raw sequencing data• Quantifies libraries by methods: qPCR (QS5,ViiA, Eppendorf), micro-capillary based electrophoretic detection (Agilent TapeStation, BioAnalyzer 2100), fluorometric quantification (Qubit)

• Performs next generation sequencing of whole genome, exomes and RNA on the Illumina platform (HiSeq 2500, MiSeq), from sample preparation to library construction and first pass bioinformatics analysis.• Performs manual and automated nucleic acid extraction from blood, PBMC, various tissue types, liquid samples• Performs library preparation using various protocols of whole genomes, whole and custom exomes, ChIP, and RNA• Operates Agilent Bravo robotic liquid handling system automating NGS library preparation • Acts as lead of projects and prepares presentation of project progression and results.• Evaluates and optimizes experimental design, beta test kits and protocol development.• Designs custom probes based on targeted genes and genomic coordinates for custom target enrichment libraries. • Mentored Helios scholars internship program

• Supervises analytical laboratory operations. .• Performs internal audits to ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and 21CFR111.• Responsible for the development and implementation of protocols to meet FDA and USDA nutritional compliance programs. • Refines established protocols and performed validation and qualification of assays for new molecular entities in the lab.• Responsible for tasks related to laboratory maintenance, ordering of supplies and equipment operation• Presents data at weekly laboratory meetings • Trains new employees in performing molecular assays and techniques.• Trained junior scientist and refined established protocols and performed validation and qualification of assays for new molecular entities in the lab. . • Identified pathogenic bacteria by Applied Biosystem PCR detection and viral detection by ELISA antigen assay.

• Identifies pathogenic bacteria to detect unwanted bacteria in raw ingredients, finished products, and environmental samples using BAX detection technologies, PCR real-time and end-point• Protein identification through isolation, purification, HPLC and spectrophotometric biochemical techniques. • Detection of bovine leukemia virus (BLV) antibodies in bovine colostrum samples using ELISA antibody detection assays..