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Medford, Ma, Us

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Technical expert for the 10X sales team of the New England territory with an in-depth knowledge of the single cell, spatial and in situ applications of the 10X Genomics portfolio. Worked closely with Sales Executives to accelerate the sales process and maximize revenue for sales opportunities with both academic and industrial customers. Worked directly with customers to assist in experimental planning and troubleshooting and provided support for custom experimental approaches. Gained valuable experience in sales techniques and strategies as well as public presentation skills while leading educational seminars, technical talks and conference presentations.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Technical lead in the Process Improvement & Work Design team, with the primary goal of implementing new sequencing technologies and streamlining existing ones. Worked extensively in the clinical Covid Testing lab, where over 100,000 tests are run daily; implemented new process workflows and automation technologies that streamlined the lab and further expanded our capacity. Also worked on the implementation of MAS-ISO-Seq, a novel long-read cDNA sequencing protocol that improves the detection of RNA transcript isoforms.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

- Coordinated the validation and launch of new Clinical Somatic Exome and Transcriptome Capture products. Worked cross-functionally to lead the design and development of all aspects of the product including laboratory processes, LIMS and automation, and data analysis and delivery. Efforts also included clinical sample sourcing, experimental validation design & documentation, clinical pipeline design & implementation, data analysis review & delivery, and coordination between the Genomics Platform, the Data Science Platform, and leading computational biologists to implement novel pipelines. - Product owner of Custom Targeted Panels. Worked closely with Broad Principal Investigators and TWIST Biosciences to design customized bait sets that target specific regions of the exome. Involved in design & ordering of new baits, cost modeling, coverage quality analysis and communicating with PIs and PMs to ensure customer satisfaction. - First responder to the Covid pandemic. In response to the pandemic the Genomics Platform began a massive Covid testing effort, eventually reaching a scale of over 100,000 tests per day. Spent the spring of 2020 working night shifts in the Covid testing lab, accessioning swab samples in a high-throughput clinical lab setting.

Cambridge, Ma

- Product owner and development lead for new RNA products including 10X Genomics Single Cell 3’ Gene Expression, Cell Hashing, 5’ Gene Expression and V(D)J. Involved in various aspects of a new product launch, including validation DOE, data analysis, LIMS workflows, lab automation, marketing documents and customer communication. - Used Python and R programming skills in order to analyze single cell sequencing data. Ability to run Cell Ranger workflows for 10X as well as SmartSeq2 analysis in Terra. Routinely reported on SmartSeq2 QC analysis to troubleshoot laboratory deviations. - Operational consultant for Cellopedia, the stem cell biobank at the Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research at the Broad Institute. Worked closely with the biobank’s research, regulatory and leadership teams with the goal of establishing an institute-wide stem cell resource to support large-scale research projects. Established a roadmap for scaleup and eventual distribution, including streamlining and automating lab processes, advancing LIMS infrastructure and improving tracking systems, decreasing consumables and constructing a cost-recovery business model for distribution.

Cambridge, Ma

- Operational manager of high-throughput RNA sequencing. Management responsibilities included scheduling, monitoring throughput to meet deadlines, and weekly reporting on quality control and financial deliverables. Primary resource for process development as well as troubleshooting process deviations. - Completed an eight-week research sabbatical in the Broad Institute’s Genomic Perturbation Platform. Performed a high-throughput genome-wide screen using CRISPR-Cas technology to knockout target genes in cancer cell lines in order to assess the targeting accuracy and efficiency of the Cas12 nuclease.

Cambridge, Ma

Leading team member for high-throughput RNA sequencing. Daily BLS2 clean room laboratory work involving automated protocols as well as benchtop experiments. Ability to analyze sequencing data and troubleshoot lab deviations. Daily use of LIMS messaging systems and large-scale sample handling and storage. Experience with Illumina technology and liquid handling instrumentation; capable of transferring benchtop experiments to automated protocols on Hamiltons and Agilent Bravos.

Bethlehem, Pa

Studied the differentiation patterns of neuronal stem cells under varying environmental stress conditions.

Bethlehem, Pa

Intern at the Peeps factory in the Quality Assurance team ensuring that there were no microorganisms present in the facility.

Bethlehem, Pa

Lehigh in the SEA - Lehigh University was selected by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Science Education Alliance (SEA) to participate in the PHAGES (Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science) Program. Students extracted novel bacteriophages from soil samples and sequenced their genomes to perform gene annotation and molecular genetic analysis. This program taught techniques involved in microbiology, molecular biology, genomics, and bioinformatics.Contributor for paper published on eLife:Whole genome comparison of a large collection of mycobacteriophages reveals a continuum of phage genetic diversity

Master Of Engineering (M.E.), Bioengineering, 4.0

Cell & Bioprocess Engineering • Focused on bioprocess design and optimization of molecular and cellular biotechnology. • Coursework.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) In Biochemistry, 3.4

Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Theta, The National Society of Leadership and Success, Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society Graduated.