Formulate documents as necessary and edit existing documents to ensure proper document of each project.Communicate with different PIs and answer inquiries about projects.Track projects and communicate with investigators to accurately invoice in a timely manner for all services completed by the CGL laboratory. Create reports as required by management to facilitate financial tracking and reconciliation.Collaborate with coworkers to ensure projects are moving forward in a timely fashion, proactively reporting when projects are delayed for any reason.Establish and institute project and sample tracking processes including approaches to ensure accurate identification and tracking of samples.Ensure that all sample submissions to the CGL laboratory are accurately recorded, optimize efficiency of transferal to the laboratory for processing, and accurately track requirements for each individual project.

• Brought on board to liaise between managers, genetic counselors, and directors; coordinate experiments to achieve genetic research objectives, and ensure the accuracy of patient test results before case closures.• Prepare patient files, perform data-entry, and adhere to all controls and patient confidentiality procedures.• Formulated quality reports by analyzing and summarizing information, failed processes, and corrective action plans.• Re-assessed a variety of protocols regarding clinical genetics and supported the development of associated tools for process improvement.• Maintained clearly documented results and engaged director and clinical laboratory supervisor on proper course(s) of action to insure accurate results regarding STAT cancer patient cases.• Assisted in DNA extractions, quality checks, data analysis, and synthesis of information which became part of the National Institute of Health Bone Marrow Project publication.• Responded to clinical data queries from coordinators, clients, and genetic counselors.• Monitored databases for patient information accuracy and adherence to regulatory guidelines regarding the College of American Pathologist & Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) as well as cost containment.Key Accomplishments:• Enlisted by the Laboratory Director to head research and development, including the validation of a new cancer genetics testing procedure before its official launch.• Identified areas for process improvement, resulting in a 1.5% decrease in turnaround time.

• More than 2+ years experience in next-generation sequencing (Roche 454).• Consulted with supervisor to discuss alternatives and redirection regarding research activities, projects, sample preparation, and data generation during staff shortages to meet strict deadlines.• Experienced in using LIMS for quantitation, data handling, sample retrieval, and entry of research results. • Operated and maintained DNA array robot used to collect DNA for primer design use.• Prioritized a strict attention to detail, while taking initiative, resolving issues, and working independently to meet priorities under regulated or adverse conditions.• Filed and maintained records and entered and coded data for electronic data processing.• Key Accomplishments: Recommended by senior management to join the next-generation Roche 454 Life Sciences biotechnology team.