Brian Faherty Email & Phone Number

Columbia, Md, Us

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

R&D, Molecular Diagnostics-Currently serving as an assay development scientist with an intense focus on seamless integration between assay chemistry and high-throughput system instrumentation. Responsible for optimizing automated sample handling, nucleic acid extraction and amplification workflows in support of assays for respiratory viral infections.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

R&D, Molecular Diagnostics- Project team member performing laboratory work supporting development, approval, and launch of the BD Onclarity HPV Assay for the BD COR System, a novel high-throughput molecular diagnostics solution.- Performed early technical development activities and V&V for EUA clearance for both the BD SARS-CoV-2 and the BD SARS-CoV-2/Flu assays for the BD MAX System during the COVID-19 pandemic.- Participated in BD/PEPFAR Labs for Life Program, serving for three weeks as a Laboratory Quality Mentor to staff at a community hospital in Nanyuki, Kenya.- Completed Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Expert Training

Baltimore, Maryland Area

R&D, Molecular Diagnostics- Performed Verification and Validation studies related to obtaining regulatory approval for the BD Onclarity HPV Assay for the BD Viper LT system, a fully automated nucleic acid extraction and amplification system.- Performed experiments supporting sustaining engineering of on-market BD Onclarity HPV Assay- Study Coordinator for HPV Extended Genotyping Longitudinal Clinical Trial

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Research tech in the Department of Otolaryngology's Head and Neck Cancer Research Laboratory. Utilized the following skills and techniques in the pursuit of advancing knowledge of early cancer detection:- PCR (including qPCR, ddPCR, and Methylation-Specific PCR)- Nucleic Acid Extraction/Isolation- Mammalian Cell Culture- Animal Handling and Research (Mouse Models; Xenografts)In addition, performed essential Laboratory Management tasks for a large multidisciplinary organization of over 20 individual researchers, including:- Material Ordering/Reagent Stocking (Including developing Purchase Orders using SAP)- Vendor Purchase Agreements- Coordination of Equipment Maintenance- Laboratory Organization- Biosafety Compliance

Alexandria, Va

Participated in summer-long Patent Experience Externship Program (PEEP). Assisted Patent Examiners in making and documenting patent decisions for Biotechnology and Organic Chemistry-related invention submissions.