Cynthia M. Email & Phone Number

Madison, Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Serves as member of Target Capture Development Team. Designs and performs V&V experiments supporting the development and implementation of Target Capture Nex-Gen Sequencing Reagents. Analyzes and presents data to multidisciplinary teams routinely. Documents results in electronic laboratory notebook per Quality System guidelines.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Trained in next generation sequencing, including library preparation, target capture, sequencing, and sequence analysis.

Designed and performed experiments supporting development of point-of-care (POC) diagnostic assay for detection of C. difficile from stool samples using LAMP-based amplification and real-time detection. Analyzed and presented data on a regular basis; proficient in statistical analysis using Excel and JMP software.

Functioned as team member of COAG product line through FDA approval (510K) and Cystic Fibrosis Expanded Panel through feasibility and verification. Designed and performed experiments and analyzed data to support development of diagnostic assays using Invader® technology. Wrote protocols and reports relating to verification and validation of Invader® HPV High Risk and Invader® HPV 16/18 Molecular Tests under design control as part of Team for HPV product line through FDA approval (PMA).

Coordinated daily lab activities to ensure patient samples were processed according to SOP. Scheduled staff assignments for 8 direct reports. Performed training and training assessment for new employees. Designed and validated new sequence-specific PCR assays, detecting novel HLA alleles. Oversaw CAP Proficiency Testing and Reporting for 6 test panels up to 3 times a year.