Performed long-read sequencing for de novo assembly using the Oxford Nanopore platform.Tested the Illumina NovaSeq platform for both whole genome and whole exome sequencing.Investigated issue with HLI-generated dual-indexed reads on the NovaSeq platform.Provided support for Production Lab staff.

Assay Lead for the Illumina Forensic Genomics project.Performed Critical Parameter testing and validation studies for Forensic and Oncology products.Member of the HiSeqX development team working on Exclusion Amplification.

Assay and Core Team lead for LIMS project to improve manufacturing of Infinium Custom Arrays.Drove software updates to Illumina LIMS manufacturing to support automation.Performed Validation testing on new array manufacturing software and assisted Software Test Engineer with Verification Testing .

ProtoArray Services ScientistLead coordinator of customer samples on ProtoArray protein microarrays, data analysis, and consolidating results into a detailed report.Directed internal and external collaborations, and responsible for communicating with customers regarding services and reports.Worked extensively with Manufacturing to run Quality Control assays on new lots of ProtoArray protein microarrays.

Lead Scientist and Project Manager for BioPrime array CGH product launches using Alexa dyes.Managed Research Associates and launched kits for CGH analysis and expression analysis.Worked closely with Manufacturing to improve documentation and manufacturing protocols to improve lot to lot consistency.

Amplification and Microarray Specialist responsible for supporting PCR, qPCR, SuperScript, RT-PCR, and microarray products.Worked closely with Marketing to drive sales of microarray products.

Collaborated with the Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation to search for putative cyclic AMP response element binding protein (CREB) target genes.Performed target validation experiments using fluorescence-based transient transfection reporter assays, DNA array experiments, and chromatin immunoprecipitation/PCR amplification.Examined in vivo CREB protein:DNA interactions using DMS treatment coupled with high resolution PCR methodology, fluorescence-based transient transfection reporter assays, and chromatin immunoprecipitation/PCR amplification.