· Responsible for providing clinical operations leadership and projectmanagement perspective in defining the global organization andoverseeing its processes and execution of IVD clinical study programs.· Accountable for maintaining and motivating staffing levels by hiring,conducting performance reviews, crafting individual development plans,mentoring, and succession planning.· Maintain and compile financial reports and budgets.· Leverage project management tools such as Microsoft Project andsmartsheets to analyze and optimize clinical operations.· Present operations metrics to the executive leadership team.· Work in close collaboration with Luminex Program Managementincluding the Research Departments, Regulatory Affairs, Scientific Affairs,and Sales & Marketing to ensure effective and efficient conduct of clinicalresearch activities.

· Director of Sample Bank and Laboratory Departments, includingoversight of day-to-day activities, training, mentoring, and performancemanagement.· Global collaboration with industry partners to ensure successfulexecution of IVD and CDx clinical studies.· Served as the Principal Investigator for 3 IVD repro studies, and Co-PIfor 1 study.· Responsible for leading operational excellence in the delivery oftesting services in a CAP/CLIA environment.· Represented the laboratory team during CAP inspections and audits.· Lead the development and launch of new assays using projectmanagement tools.· Worked closely with QA to ensure compliance with laboratorystandards.· Developed and/or managed laboratory budgets, technology plans,and tactical operational plans consistent with the execution of thelaboratory's strategic plan.· In-depth knowledge of & ability to interpret relevant GCP, GCLP, CLIA,CAP, NYSDOH, & FDA regulations, requirements, & guidelines regarding theconduct of clinical trials & laboratory consultation.· Established partnership and internship program with AustinCommunity College. Joined the Advisory Board for the Biotechnologyprogram.

· Investigated the role of viral chromatin during Adenovirus-host cellinteractions using techniques such as immunoblotting, RT-qPCR, tissueculture, DNA and RNA virus purification, and immunofluorescencemicroscopy.· Awarded several travel grants to present research findings atnational and international conferences.· Served as a teaching assistant for laboratory classes.· Participated in graduate student teaching enhancement program todevelop online course materials.· President and founder of the Society for the Advancement ofChicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) chapter at Miami.

Anatomy & Physiology II

Maintained a clean laboratory environment; conducted routine physiochemical testing according to written instructions (SOP, protocol, client specifications) and document per guidelines for controlled documents; prepared reagents required for testing; analyzed, calculated, and interpreted data; maintained ancillary records and confidentiality in accordance with company policy.

Utilized chemical and biological techniques such as harvesting cells in a sterile environment, making serial dilutions, UV-vis spectrophotometer, etc. Conducted experiments to study Porcine Endogenous retrovirus.

Conducted ecological research on the diet of African doves of Malawi as a part of an Honors thesis; Peer tutor and mentor for biology students.

Contacted alumni to share information about the Annual Fund; developed professional verbal and written communication skills.

Phylogenetic research on tropical lichen-forming fungi; presented findings in a symposium; learned DNA techniques and attended weekly phylogenetic seminars.

Participated in immunological research, presented research findings in a conference, attended weekly hospital conferences, shadowed medical doctors, and observed surgical procedures.