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Olive Branch, Mississippi, United States

• In this role I was responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations and QC regulatory aspects of a clinical lab performing moderate complexity CORE chemistry and high complexity molecular testing. This was a rewarding.
• Lab sample throughout increased over 7-fold in 5 months.
• The lab team was expanded 3-fold, and a second shift implemented.
• The lab stayed within 50% of its potential maximum operating capacity allowing for continued expansion of testing.
• Several new tests were validated and launched increasing the testing menu by approximately 30%.
• Passed a CLIA inspection with no dings.I developed SOP’s and document tracking systems as well as metrics that allowed a remote c-suite to track lab throughput, inventory usage and progress remotely.

Memphis, TN

• In this role I worked personally with clients to develop custom molecular diagnostic solutions to their projects. With no 2 projects being quite the same, each often had multiple possible solutions. It was rewarding to.
• We produced the most complete genome assembly of a fungal species to date for a client.
• Successfully validated an NGS breast cancer screening test for clinical diagnosis.
• Validated a real-time PCR copy number assay for detection of viral copy numbers in urine for a client who went on to launch the test. Of note is a project that was in process when I joined the company. The project was.

Memphis, TN

As the lead scientist for Genome Explorations, the R&D division of Compass Lab Services, my main duties were to ensure that projects were carried out effectively and efficiently, both on time and to budget. The greatest aspect of this was troubleshooting lab developed tests to make sure that any issues that arose were dealt with swiftly and effectively so.

Memphis, TN

• Experienced and enthusiastic research instructor and scientific writer who combined broad responsibility and technical expertise to coordinate and manage research projects, publication plans, maintain lab compliance.
• I provided expert technical support to research projects, including how to execute and trouble shoot scientific methodologies, data analysis, critique and presentation.
• Creative problem solver relied upon to develop novel approaches to divergent research questions. One technique, published in Circ Res 2009 105:948-955, resulted in labs sending personnel to the lab to be trained in.
• Involved with the planning of publication strategies and research projects. Managed several publication plans navigating cross-functional teams leveraging scientific expertise to achieve publication deadlines.
• I was in-lab project manager for multiple concurrent research projects.
• I was the lab coordinator for an IRB approved project and was responsible for maintaining records of receipt, use and storage of samples. I was responsible for ensuring that compliance was maintained in accordance with.

Memphis, TN

• Experienced scientific communicator leading research into the physiology and function of ion channels in hypertension.
• Provided expert technical expertise in biochemical, molecular biology and electrophysiological techniques to ongoing research projects which included training, instruction on trouble shooting, data analysis, critique.
• A creative problem solver, I was often called upon to overcome technical issues.
• As lead author for several projects I was involved with planning and management of publication plans and research projects utilizing exceptional communication and organizational skills to navigate cross-functional.
• I was the in-lab project manager for multiple concurrent research projects providing technical scientific input and utilizing creative problem solving to develop new approaches and overcome issues, whether technical or.
• Created and edited novel content for manuscripts, abstracts and posters for in-house, national and international meetings, and provided instruction to fellow researchers on approaches to presenting and writing and in.

Los Angeles, CA

• Researcher highly experienced in the biophysical study of ion channel physiology and function.
• Investigated the biophysical functions of ion channels using a combination of biochemical, molecular biology and electrophysiological approaches.
• A creative problem solver, I was often called upon to trouble shoot technical issues in the lab. This culminated in my being responsible for constructing and maintaining a full electrophysiology lab to study all.
• I was involved with the planning of publication strategies and research projects combining exceptional communication and organizational skills to navigate cross-functional teams and leverage scientific expertise to.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft PowerPoint I was often called upon to present lab research findings at, and create abstracts and poster for, in-house, national and international meetings. I presented my research.
• Acted as mentor to graduate students providing training and guidance in research methods and data presentation.

Ph.D, Ion Channels

Bsc Honors, Biochemistry And Physiology