(Seagen acquired by Pfizer)

Lead team of laboratory automation engineers to streamline and improve NGS workflows in a CAP/CLIA lab. • Manage Automation Engineering teams, day-to-day and across long-term initiatives.• Grow team of complementary engineers to deliver multiple high-complexity systems in parallel based on business needs• Lead and mentor team responsible for designing, developing, implementing and supporting state-of the art laboratory automation, defining appropriate goals and metrics to achieve success• Oversite of automation software development including vendor specific programing languages, custom libraries, and C# applications. • Contribute to strategic planning for company goals related to short and longer term scaling initiatives

Lead BAO-IS group in the implementation, support and administration of Bioanalytical software platforms. Directly responsible for department information and computerized instrument systems validations, data integrity and regulatory compliance in a GLP setting. • System Owner for all departmental validated information systems and computerized analytical instruments, oversee validation and continued compliance of systems• Technical lead and change champion for Watson LIMS upgrade• Oversee execution and close out of deviations and CAPAs• Lead and participate in process improvements initiatives focused on laboratory data flow, management and systems

Solves organizational information problems by analyzing business process and requirements, designing computer programs and authoring documentation and SOPs. Administer, support and maintain validated laboratory systems including Watson LIMS, IDBS E-Workbook (ELN), SoftMax Pro and Hamilton STAR in a GLP lab. • Develop sample dilution method on the Hamilton STAR that interfaces directly with Watson LIMS for clinical samples (Hamilton Standard Language, C#)• Support and develop software for critical reagent tracking, binder archiving, sample processing and sample requests• Technical lead for IQ/OQ/PQ during Validated Watson LIMS upgrade and Validated ELN deployment• Author and update documentation including CS and SOPs• Maintain validated state of computer systems, manage updates and change requests through TrackWise

Continue with supervision of HTS Robotics Laboratory and associated duties as well as manage Assay Automation group. Lead company in new technology acquisition and integrations. Ensure QA/QC requirements met for ongoing client projects and perform follow-up as necessary. Act as safety coordinator to ensure compliance with relevant local, state and federal guidelines.• Develop strategies for streamlining work flow and increase capacity• Maintain and distribute Capacity Utilization report on monthly basis• Design, execute and implement formation of Assay Automation group• Roll out Electronic Laboratory Notebook, train staff, gain user buy in, evaluate needs• Evaluate and implement next generation technologies: Luminex, Reverse Phase Protein Arrays

Oversee daily operations of automated high throughput screening laboratory with two direct reports. Maintain and perform routine maintenance on custom robotic integrations. Automated sample/workflow tracking, enabling real time project information.• Identify, test and oversee implementation of new laboratory equipment• Routinely write new methods to support ongoing operations and new assays using a variety of automation software, including Hamilton Venus One, Overlord and Softlinx• In collaboration with the senior software engineer, developed a custom LIMS integration to automatically track pertinent laboratory events, using several programming methods, C# .Net, VBA, VB Script and Hamilton Standard Language• Test, validate and thoroughly analyze new assay technologies for high throughput use• Administer end of year performance reviews with direct reports as well as quarterly tracking meetings• Review data daily to ensure adherence to quality management plan• Write and review SOPs

Collaborated on nuclear structure research project by constructing and maintaining cell lines and researching and modifying specific protein targets. Participated in a group aging experiment measuring yeast replicative life span leading to two research papers and completion of genome wide screen.* Developed protocol for measuring population doublings of fibroblasts* Trained undergraduates on basic and specialized cell culture techniques and lab safety* Served as Biological Safety Officer and ensured compliance with NIH and state safety guidelines in a BSL-2 laboratory

Managed project investigating potential regulators of DNA replication involving plasmid construction and 2-D gel electrophoresis. • Conducted lab meeting and communicated key findings to peers• Active role in lab safety by adhering to guidelines and completing radiation safety training