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Certified molecular biologist with 8+ years of experience in the biotech industry. Proven track record of expertise in the areas of molecular diagnostics assay development (IVD, US-IVD & CE-IVD), biomarker discovery & classifier development in oncology, genomics services operations and nucleic acid techniques. Excellent documentation, data analysis, interpretation and problem solving skills. A highly motivated individual contributor as well as a successful team player with exceptional project coordination skills.**Extensive hands-on experience in Luminex xMAP, Taqman and SYBR based multiplex Signature assay development & optimization**Exceptional skills in isolation of Nucleic Acids (DNA, RNA, TNA, miRNA) from FNAs, blood, cells, tissues, FFPE, biofluids, such as, plasma, serum, urine and CSF (Cerebral Spinal Fluid)**Qualitative and quantitative analysis of DNA, RNA, TNA and miRNA**Single Nucleotide mutation detection (SNPs) using DNA sequencing techniques**Expert in design verification, assay validation & transfer in CLIA laboratory**Effectively works cross-departmentally with Bioinformatics, Manufacturing, QC, QACompliance with ISO, cGMP/GLP**Experience working with Europe & US FDA (CLSI guidelines) regulated work environment**Proven technical writing skills demonstrated by writing SOPs, QCPs, MPs, technical reports and manuscript**Extensive hands-on experience with 9700, 7900/7500 ABI platforms, 3500xL Genetic analyzer, **Luminex xMAP platform, Qubit, 2100 Agilent Bioanalyzer, Nanodrop**Advanced data analysis, interpretation and presentation skills with competency in MS OFFICE, JMP

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