● Translate benchtop lab procedures into automated solutions on Tecan Freedom EVO and Hamilton Star to increase lab productivity.● Develop scripts for EVO200 (LiHa, MCA384, Roma, Tecan infinite F200 Fluorescence reader, Thermo Matrix Decapper, Agilent PlateLoc, 4 Torrey Pines cooling units): NGS library prep, DNA quantitation, 384 qPCR setup, tubes to plate(s) aliquoting.● Create scripts for EVO150 (LiHa, MCA96, Roma, T-shake, 2 Torrey Pines cooling units): DNA/RNA normalization, plate to plate RNA aliquoting.● Configure two Freedom EVO instruments for clinical lab usage (CLIA, CAP) with audit trail archiving, software backup, user management, and maintenance SOP.● Troubleshoot automation errors in response to user work tickets.● Manage production pipeline for high-throughput nucleic acid extraction, tracking, and shipping.● Research, develop, and implement new laboratory extraction, sequencing, and clinical testing procedures.● Train laboratory staff on project-specific laboratory and automation methods/protocols.● Write SOPs and cost analysis.● Collaborate in employee engagement focus group to brainstorm and communicate ideas to management on ways to improve lab function and morale.

● Prepared and sequenced RNA and DNA viruses, which represent the majority of emerging disease threats, utilizing multiple platforms (454, Illumina, Ion Torrent). ● Nucleotide barcoded samples for sequencing libraries while working independently in a high throughput environment.● Researched and developed methods/products; wrote SOPs.● Presented experimental results, data analysis, and future plans to lab members. ● Trained Research Associates on project-specific laboratory methods/protocols.● Managed laboratory supply inventory.

● Performed Comparative Genomic Hybridization on bacterial species using multiple microarray platforms to study the evolution of toxin genes.● Extracted purified DNA from culture for use in PCR and microarray protocols.● Completed downstream analysis using UNIX scripts, Feature Extraction, and in-house TM4 software suite (Express Converter, Spotfinder, MidasX, MEV, Ginkgo, Willow).● Researched and developed methods and wrote protocols.● Presented experimental results, analysis, and future plans to lab members.

● Performed experiments to determine the infectious agent of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs), including Scrapie, BSE, and vCJD, and to explore the physical properties of PrPres, the current marker for these diseases.● Gained USDA and HHS approval to work with a controlled substance.● Performed Centrifugal Gradients, SDS-PAGE, and Western Blots under BL-2 and BL-3 conditions.