- Responsible for operation and troubleshooting of production bioinformatics pipeline.- Performs technical review of NGS data prior to clinical reporting and sign off by the CLIA Medical Director.- Frequent use of R scripting to support the Clinical Research Team with data analysis and reporting.- Provides Senior Leadership Team key performance metrics using data visualization tools such Tableau and ggplot.- Assists with pipeline and LIMS development efforts using R and Python languages.- Backup administrator for Clarity LIMS.

- Oversaw the technical work performed by a team of four clinical laboratory scientists.- Maintained competency in complex Next Generation Sequencing workflows.- Provided guidance and workflow insight to the Product Development Team.- Developed and tracked key performance metrics associated with a production lab environment.- Worked closely with Quality Assurance on the writing and review of standard operating procedures.

- Designed and implemented custom analytics reports utilizing Sisense Business Intelligence Software.- Authored change controls and validation scripts for new/modified reports.- Gathered analytic report requirements from GSS management and external clients.- Managed internal and external timelines for report design, development, and release to production.- Interfaced with clients regarding report design decisions and continual report improvements.- Demonstrated and provided client training for new and improved analytics reports. - Performed routine MySQL database querying to meet specific analytic report requirements.

- Supervised, trained, and mentored a Clinical Services Laboratory team of five scientists.- Scheduled daily genotyping laboratory work and communicated project prioritization.- Was responsible for essential QC tasks such as the review of all CLIA and non-CLIA data, new reagent lot qualification, and equipment calibration. - Coordinated with the VP of Operations to manage ongoing and upcoming projects.- Collaborated with Quality Assurance and Clinical Development teams to seamlessly bring new assays and technologies online for use with patient samples.- Assisted the Medical Director with the oversight of CLIA proficiency testing.- Responsible for troubleshooting genotyping and gene expression assays, as well as essential equipment issues.- Acted as an operational and scientific representative in client audits and presentations.- Wrote and reviewed Standard Operating Procedures and equipment qualifications.

- Optimized and validated new genotyping assays for use in a GLP and CLIA-certified laboratory. - Supervised, trained, and mentored all Validation Scientist and Scientist III staff.- Designed genotyping assays using publicly available bioinformatics resources and databases.- Managed timelines, resources, and documentation for assay validations.- Wrote, reviewed, edited, and implemented Standard Operating Procedures.- Communicated with clients regarding status of ongoing projects.- Presented as scientific liaison during client audits and visits.- Developed annual budget for capital laboratory equipment, consumables, and other R&D expenses.- Oversaw critical laboratory projects that utilized the Affymetrix DMET genotyping platform.- Acted as lead data analyst for high-profile DMET projects.

- Managed and trained Scientist II and Scientist I staff. - Provided multifaceted support for client-driven development and validation of genotyping assays, including assay design and laboratory work.- Analyzed Affymetrix gene expression data using Partek Genomics Suite.- Collected, QC'd, and analyzed Affymetrix gene expression and genotyping array data.- Performed extraction and quality analysis on RNA derived from human whole blood and both frozen and FFPE tissue.- Performed DNA sequencing and TaqMan allelic discrimination assays in a GLP and CLIA-certified environment.- Extracted DNA from human whole blood and tissue using approved standard operating procedures.- Used Tecan Genesis automation to perform basic liquid handling tasks.

- Prepared sample aliquots and plates utilizing lab automation such as the PerkinElmer MultiProbe II and Tecan Genesis liquid handling systems.- Verified, formatted and registered sample data in LIMS database.

- Mapped SNPs in the pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas.- Performed PCR and genetic sequence analysis on variety of marine fish/shellfish species.- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment.- Conducted marine field work using a variety of sampling devices.

- Performed PCR, sequence analysis, and cloning of various genetic loci in fish and plant species including Arabidopsis thaliana.- Operated and maintained an ABI Prism 377 sequencer.