- Designed, executed, and analyzed data from experiments both independently and in coordination with a larger team.- Collaborated with interdisciplinary Process Development and Systems Engineering teams throughout the entire lifecycle of a new laboratory instrument, from initial ideation to successful product beta testing.- Expanded the product application range by optimizing nucleic acid purification assays from a range of starting sampletypes including viral, bacterial, and primary human clinical specimens.- Proficient in data analysis on molecular techniques including RT-qPCR, qPCR, Qubit Fluorometer, and UV-Vis Spectrophotometry.- Effectively communicated scientific findings across departments and presented results to management including the CEO and CSO.- Authored detailed reports on research progress to inform future assay development and optimization.

- Worked both independently and in collaboration with team members to develop and optimize proprietary molecular diagnostic assays- Processed bacteria-infused whole blood samples for NGS analysis to validate results from specialized instruments andassays, including sample cleanup, cell lysis, end-point PCR, amplicon preparation, and NGS analysis.- Managed the quantification and preparation of primers for PCR, qPCR, and sequencing assays.- Extracted, quantified, and prepared genomic DNA from bacterial and fungal cultures to develop a diagnostic assay for detecting septic species in blood.- Analyzed PCR-generated data using fluorescently labeled single-stranded DNA hybridization beacons.

- Isolated novel bacteriophage using the host Mycobacterium smegmatis.- Conducted serial dilutions and prepared webbed plates for growth analysis.- Utilized bioinformatic software for genome annotation (DNA Master, GeneMark, Glimmer) and analysis (Phamerator).