• Supported viral evolution research and virus surveillance studies in Dr. Adam Lauring's lab• Designing and executing deep mutational scanning project for study of influenza mutation patterns• Assisting with surveillance studies by sequencing COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV viral genomes• Regularly utilize mammalian cell culture techniques for virus-associated research experiments• Carrying out viral genome cloning, transformations, transfections, and TCID50s for viral studies • Develop protocols for and utilize automated liquid handlers for NGS library preparation assaysInstruments familiar with: epMotion 5075, ONT GridION, Illumina NextSeq 1000/2000, Opentrons OT-2

• Operated in a CLIA lab to prepare clinical and research plasma/tissue samples for NGS assays• Utilized a LIMS for sample receipt, wetwork progress tracking, data input, and client data reporting• Performed nucleotide extractions, library preps, hybrid captures, and loaded Illumina sequencers• Assisted with design and execution of feasibility studies for companion diagnostic test development• Used fluorometric quantifiers, automated electrophoretic devices, and next generation sequencers• Maintained meticulous notes and logs for CLIA/cGMP standards of all daily benchwork performed

• Performed daily troubleshooting, maintenance, and calibration of HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, and ICP-MS• Responsible for training employees on sample injection and proper usage of all above instruments• Maintained lab notebooks using GLP, support preparation for ISO/IEC 17025 audit and accreditation• Carried out routine microbial analysis through petri-film plating and qPCR in a BSL-2 environment• Daily accessioning, extractions, filtrations, and serial dilutions of client samples for QC analysis• Ensured lab inventory was maintained through approved vendor checklists and ordering supplies• Regularly communicated with laboratory equipment manufacturers to facilitate service partnershipsInstruments familiar with: Shimadzu GCMS-TQ8040, ICPMS-2030, LCMS-8050, HPLC-2040