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Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

• Serve as the project owner for the implementation and validation of high-throughput genotyping methods (Illumina Global Screening Array, Illumina CytoSNP-850K, Fluidigm).
• Serve as the scientific lead for the implementation of molecular autopsy, STR analysis for gender QC, and automated gDNA extraction from blood cards, saliva, buccal swabs, and buffy coat.
• Perform validation and qualification of assays for new molecular tests.
• Preparation of validation plans and summaries.
• Revision and creation of new standard operating procedures (SOPs) and documents to support lab functions.
• Establish and foster strategic partnerships with vendors regarding the creation of the necessary individualized tools and products to deliver specific laboratory operational requirements.

Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

• Supervised the performance of moderate and high complexity testing for ~10,000 cases per month.
• Provided supervisory oversight to 25 full-time employees from professional development to productivity benchmarking.
• Maintained familiarity with SOPs, practices, and applicable professional, federal, state, and local regulations, and ensure compliance standards are met.
• Serve as a liaison between Senior Leadership and its committees, task forces and work groups on operational effectiveness and challenges.
• Identified, planned and managed strategic projects and initiatives to improve the cost, quality, safety, and accessibility of healthcare services, with a focus on creating value.
• Developed presentation formats and presented findings, conclusions, and recommendations to leadership.

Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States

• Provided contract remote and in person technical support to Apple customers.
• Translated highly technical information to customers new to Apple products.
• Managed customer expectations to ensure familiarity and satisfaction with Apple technology.
• Demonstrated professionalism, composure, and courtesy with customers at all times, particularly in highly stressful technical situations.

Las Cruces, New Mexico Area

• Provided quality control measures for test procedures; reviewed and documented results; implemented corrective action(s) when tolerance limits are exceeded.
• Ensured specimen integrity from point of receipt and accessioning through processing and result release.
• Ensured compliance with standards and regulations of accrediting and government agencies.
• Resolved day to day operational problems related to system, personnel and equipment performance.
• Resolving technical problems and ensuring remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory established performance specifications.
• Drove the use of LEAN manufacturing tools to identify waste and drive continuous improvement to enhance the overall work process and improve cost effectiveness and efficiency.

Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States

• Instructed students on academic research methods, essential tenets of the scientific method, and good laboratory practices.
• Held weekly office hours to provide tutoring and assistance to students in need.
• Collaborated with the Department of Molecular Biology professors to create lesson plans, experiments, and examinations.
• Facilitated the successful completion of the course for ~100 students with a 96% success rate.

Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States

• Participated in the research and development of novel techniques to quantify influenza receptors on avian red blood cell plasma membranes alongside a diverse group of scientists, government officials and student.
• Developed and implemented quality control procedures for research methodology.
• Maintained study files for participants, including consent forms, labs, and data forms according to established protocol.

Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States

• Developed a novel PCR ELISA assay for detection of influenza A virus subtype H5N1.
• Participated in the development and optimization of novel RT-PCR assays for the detection influenza A viruses.
• Assisted in the laboratory by ordering new lab supplies, keeping and maintaining a clean lab, and assisting with equipment sterilization.

Greater San Diego Area

• Honorable Discharge
• Earned consistent commendations for devotion to duty with citations for excellence in rapidly resolving crisis situations, while relating effectively with culturally diverse populations and protecting property and lives.
• Analyzed BIT/BITE diagnostics to isolate faults in the Line Replaceable Units.
• Installed, operated, and performed unit-level maintenance on multichannel line-of-site and tropospheric scatter communications systems, antennas, and associated equipment.

Master Of Science - Ms, Molecular Biology

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Microbiology, General