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Thousand Oaks, California, United States

•Method development – Design and validate protocols on liquid handling systems that automate essential AAV Engineering workflows with increased throughput and data quality.•Method QC – Identify potential method failure modes and implement automated quality control checkpoints, integrating additional devices as necessary.•Platform design – Work with the AAV Engineering team and 3rd party vendors to select devices and accessories necessary for streamlined process automation.•Platform integration – Ensure that automated methods can be easily utilized by non-experts and build towards an integrated system that minimizes sample handoffs between people and devices.•Successfully deployed High Throughput Screening NGS Automated platform from design to production, meeting stakeholder functional, physical, and operational performance requirements.•Developed, qualified, and served as subject matter expert for fully automated High Throughput Solid Phase Extraction workflow, improving turnaround time and assay quality.•Developed, qualified, and served as subject matter expert for fully automated High Throughput AAV Vector Titer Assessment utilizing ddPCR, improving assay reproducibility and percent error.•Presented AAV High Throughput Screening Automated Platform at San Diego SLAS Conference FEB2023.

Valencia, California

•Participate in Project Expanded Testing•Help expand domestic COVID-19 testing for K-8 schools, underserved populations, and congregate settings.

Valencia, California

• Lead a small team within R&D NGS Pipeline to generate RNA Multiplex Sequencing libraries.• Manage upstream workflow for high priority variant of concern and interest requested by State and CDC officials.• Successfully developed and implemented automated workflow for Whole Genome Enrichment. • Coordinate with supervisor and downstream lead to generate and assign daily workflow for team.• Identify deviations within assay quality through quantification data provided by downstream lead.• Procure all needed reagents and labware for upstream team.• Perform routine preventative maintenance on instruments and equipment.• Train and mentor incoming NGS technologist on up-to-date standard operating procedure.• Review all documentation being processed by associate technologist

Valencia, California

• Perform high-throughput clinical testing for SARS-CoV-2 via RT-qPCR• Completed Field Application Science training regarding Automation Specialist troubleshooting.• Trained employees on Janus G3 Reformatter and Chemagic 360 Nucleic Acid Extractor.• Worked closely amongst Field Service Engineers and Quality Assurance to perform IQOQPQ validation.• Developed and Presented a WinPREP script to optimize use of laboratory consumables and reagents.• Helped QA investigate Clinical Assay Data by maintaining and navigating Instrument LogFile archives.• Created and Implemented a local System Administration Domain to protect WinPREP performance files.

Temple City, California, United States

• Assisted in implementing Hamilton Microlab Prep automation systems to optimize DNA extraction processes, significantly increasing throughput and reducing turnaround times.• DNA extraction, specimen Triage, PCR, qPCR, Sanger Sequencing, and/or other molecular assays as needed.• Performed PPCR, MLPA and NGS library prep for sequencing services and BSL-2 diagnostic tests.• Maintain good record keeping for all testing performed as mandated by established protocols at company.• Troubleshooting skills and be able to identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or results.• Assist with maintenance of stocked laboratory supplies and place orders in accordance with current established procedures as needed.• Full compliance with established laboratory standards for safety, privacy, and HIPAA regulations.

Bloomington, Indiana, United States

• Revised and improved research techniques, SOP’s, lab documentation, and reports.• Explained complex biochemical and microbiological concepts to struggling, average, and advanced students. • Taught students remotely via pre-recorded and live video sessions.• Integrated technology into sessions to further enhance student learning.• Responded to email and telephone requests for assistance with specific questions.

Delray Beach, Florida, United States

• Kept accurate and detailed taxonomic notes while managing host plant records• Reported to various sites in order to identify and record herbaceous, woody and invasive species• Wrote and submitted reports including complete species lists, listed species sites, and habitat descriptions. • Analyzed accounts and processes to improve customer experience.

Bachelor'S Degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Activities and Societies: Delta Upsilon Fraternity, T315 Biotechnology Laboratory• Experience with handling biological molecules.

Minor, Spanish Language And Literature