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Newark, CA, US

Austin, Texas, US

Austin, Texas, US

Austin, Texas, US

Austin, Texas, US

• As a member of the process development assay team I developed assays for use on various automated systems. This included validating and successfully launching automation of a multiplex PCR based NGS test for fetal.
• Designed and performed experiments individually and as part of a team for various development and troubleshooting efforts.
• Developed assays with COGS and TAT reduction in mind.
• Assisted in preparing validation testing and generating validation report before launching in a CLIA environment.
• Wrote development plans and reports to document all work done during the development phase of various projects.
• Wrote detailed SOP’s and performed training sessions with CLIA operators to train them on new procedures and instruments before launching in the clinical lab.

Austin, Texas, US

• Processed hundreds of patient samples per day both manually and semi-automated in a high throughput CLIA laboratory. As a lead on the team, was one of the go-to people for any sample processing issues that arose during.
• Prepared libraries of samples for next generation sequencing on the Illumina HiSeq 2500.
• Used Tecan automation robot for PCR purification via AMPure.
• Performed qPCR, BioAnalyzer and Labchip as quantitative checks, AMPure PCR purification and performed targeted PCR assays.
• Ran samples had experience troubleshooting on Illumina HiSeq 2500.

San Francisco, CA, US

Worked with Dr. Terrence Gosliner on the systematics of the nudibranch genus Favorinus.Planned and organized a research projectSequenced three markers from multiple species and created phylogenies from the sequence dataAnalyzed anatomical features using SEM, dissecting and light microscopyDescribed six new species of FavorinusTwo manuscripts are currently.

San Francisco, CA, US

Split time between working as a lab technician for the Research department and working with high school interns in the Careers in Science program for the Education department at the California Academy of Sciences. Sequenced multiple molecular markers for various organisms in the Center for Comparative Genomics.Created a curriculum with lesson plans and.

Worked with Dr. Katherine Dickson on cranial endothermy in mako sharks and the ocular muscles’ role in heat production.Dissected specimens and identified ocular musclesRan Citrate Synthase assays on muscle samples using spectrophotometryPerformed statistical analysis of dataWon best research poster in Ecology at 2009 SCAS MeetingCo-author on manuscript.

Master Of Science, Biology

Bachelor Of Science, Biology