Support next generation sequencing projects by coordinating with local and international collaborators and NYGC laboratory staff. Support lead Project Manager in Neurodegenerative Disease and Innovation space as well as COVID-19 projects including supporting the NYGC ALS Consortium and the COVID-19 Genomics Research Network. Track and troubleshoot samples through our internal LIMS system. Evaluate sample QC to determine further testing pathways.

Lecture non-science major undergraduates in topics of environmental sustainability. Lead laboratory sessions for students on topics in biology and chemistry.

Installed, maintained, repaired, and qualified DNA sequencers, qPCR instruments, automation robots, flow cytometers, and thermal cyclers. Read and interpreted customer data to ensure optimal instrument performance. Used customer management software to track service calls, parts inventory, and instrument information database. Coordinated troubleshooting and customer concerns with Field Application Scientists, Sales Representatives, and Project Management teams for swift resolutions and high customer satisfaction.

Conduct customer trainings on CE instruments (SeqStudio, 3500, 3730, 3130), the Ion Torrent system (S5/S5 xL, PGM, Proton, Ion Chef, OneTouch 2) and sample preparation. Respond promptly to customer questions and concerns. Represent Service and Support in the development of new sequencing chemistries.

Served as an expert witness for federal, state and local criminal procedures. Developed workshops and other course material for middle and high school students to introduce them to the concepts of Forensic Science. Analyzed validation and other scientific data for various biotechnology companies.

Developed lectures and additional course material for non-science majors in a Chemistry course. Developed tests and quizzes to ensure students' comprehension of course material. Led laboratory sessions, introducing students to chemical equipment and reagents. Worked one-on-one with students as needed to build confidence in class material.

Served overseas in a remotely located laboratory performing DNA testing at a high quality level despite limited technical support. Communicated with law enforcement and military personnel in developing case by case investigation and testing strategies. Coordinated with department heads of latent fingerprints, chemistry, and firearms to establish evidence workflow through each laboratory.

Performed, analyzed and interpreted DNA testing protocols including extractions from tissue, blood, semen and saliva samples. Trained new analysts in DNA testing methods by demonstrating procedures and observing trainees perform procedures. Testified as an expert witness in DNA technology in districts around the country for casework when requested including city, state and federal cases.

Lectured on the basics of chemistry, biology and physics to business and accounting majors and aided students in gaining confidence in their understanding of the course material.Led class discussions of practical applications of the course material so that students could better understand and appreciate the natural sciences.

Performed direct profile comparisons and validated matches and no matches found in CODIS and local database searches. Examined evidence from homicide, assault and sexual assault cases in an accredited laboratory (ASCLD/LAB and New York State Commission on Forensic Science). Selected appropriate samples for testing based on appearance of evidence and known case details.Testified as an expert witness in New York City Grand Jury and Supreme Court criminal cases.

Lectured on the basics of chemistry, biology and forensic science to non-science major undergraduates and aided students in gaining confidence in their understanding of the course material. Developed curriculum, presented lectures and led “hands on” laboratory demonstrations to students for “Science Saturdays” sponsored by College Now, a free program designed to prepare NYC public high school students for college.

Examined sexual assault evidence collection kits and other evidence from homicide and sexual assault cases. Presumptively tested for blood and semen using Kastle-Meyer and acid phosphatase tests.Prepared preliminary reports for casework. Organized exemplar sample storage areas. Packaged body tissue exemplar samples for transport to new facility.