Provide on site and remote support for a variety of liquid handling automation platforms used by the rapidly growing clinical laboratoryWork in conjunction with R&D, QA and Operations groups to develop, qualify, and operationalize new protocols for automating lab processes Install and qualify new automation systems in both CLIA and FDA regulated environmentsAssess new technology to implement for and streamline lab processesPerform routine maintenance and coordinate preventative maintenance for a variety of instrumentsTrain new members of the Automation teamMove and requalify instrumentation to support laboratory moves

Wrote programs for Hamilton, Caliper and Tecan liquid handling automation platformsDeveloped and validated high throughput drug testing methods Researched and implemented new technologies and processes Prepared SOPs as well as other relevant documentation for new methodsRepaired and performed preventative maintenance on automation equipmentCreated and implemented a maintenance schedule for automation instrumentation Trained new hires on instrumentation and background theory of extractionFilled various production roles when neededCoordinated repairs with field service representatives

Performed drug testing analysis using LC-MS/MS, GC-MS and LDTD-MS/MS systemsAssisted in development of analytical methods for a variety of drug detection in urine Maintained automation equipmentPerformed several extractions and data analysis for daily operation of the clinical toxicology lab

Ran and maintained automation equipment for solid phase extraction of drugs of abuse from urineResponsible for tracking supplies and general lab cleaning