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California, United States

- Perform accessioning, extraction, library preparation, sequencing preparation, loading of genomic material, and secondary analysis for Illumina and Oxford Nanopore NGS platforms- Develop and optimize genomics pipeline for the purposes of Stanford's Microbiome Therapies Initiative (MITI)- Collaborate with MITI affiliates and partners on their metagenomic needs for projects related to both the skin and gut microbime, as well as their relationships with the immune system- Build out an FDA- and GMP-compliant genomic quality control pipeline for MITI's drug development operations and manufacturing- Maintain genomic laboratory space, inventory, and machinery

Menlo Park, California, United States

- Perform and assist in laboratory tests, processes, and analyses of DNA, RNA, and cfDNA according to the laboratory’s established SOP’s- Prepare next-generation sequencing libraries for sequencing and analyze and manage data using LIMS- Perform quality control, troubleshooting, and system evaluations on instrumentation

Menlo Park, California, United States

- Performed incoming quality control of gDNA, library preparation, and pooling of whole genome libraries for sequencing- Processed high-volume, quick turnaround whole genome sequencing data using liquid handlers (Hamilton, Agilent Bravo, SPT LabTech)- Tracked sequencing runs and managed data using LIMS- Performed regular maintenance on robotic liquid handlers

Menlo Park, California, United States

- Participated in laboratory support work as required by the team’s needs and at the direction of laboratory management- Lead the general upkeep, orderliness, and cleanliness of the laboratory- Followed the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling, receipt, organization, management and data entry into LIMS

Charles W. Davidson College Of Engineering

- Develop and maintain an effective communications and social media strategy for the College based on platform analytics and focus group data- Generate and curate content for the College's social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, LinkedIn)- Write and edit stories/articles about the College's events, projects, alumni, students, and faculty/staff- Build and write the College's weekly student e-newsletter

Climb (Carr Lab Investigating Memory And The Brain) At Sjsu

- Investigate the factors that influence memory across the lifespan using a cognitive neuroscience approach under the direction of Dr. Valerie Carr- Conduct human trials and collect/analyze data to understand the relationship between aerobic fitness and false memory susceptibility in young people

Daly City, Ca

- Welcomed, served, and assisted patients with women's health in a private practice setting- Transcribed physician's notes and managed physician's daily schedule- Created and troubleshot insurance claims and bills- Maintained and stocked the practice's laboratory

San Bruno, Ca

- Assisted and peer-advised community college students with their transfer process - Created and delivered presentations, tabling sessions, and college tours for Skyline's student body

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Cell/Cellular And Molecular Biology

Minor in Chemistry, Minor in Bioinformatics

Associate Of Science - As, Natural Sciences