J. René H. Email & Phone Number

South San Francisco, California, Us

South San Francisco, California, Us

San Francisco, Ca, Us

• Aid in the process improvement efforts for the Prenatal Genetic Testing assay.• Conceptualize and complete experiments end-to-end focusing on processes with room for improvement: PCR assay, PCR product clean up, library preparation, and Illumina MiSeq sequencing.• Provide frequent project updates and present data to teammates.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

• Aid in the development of the new microarray product prior to its launch in production.• Independently carry out and complete experiments end-to-end: manufacture microarray product, run hybridization assay, scan samples with florescent microscopes, analyze data.• Provide frequent project updates and present data to teammates.• Address concerns and conceptualize solutions for scaling current SOPs up to production level.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

• Aid in the development of the new microarray product prior to its launch in production.• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and predetermined build schedule to manufacture materials for use by the Assay Development team.• Create, revise, and update SOPs in collaboration with the development team.• Address concerns and conceptualize solutions for scaling current SOPs up to production level.• Work with Supply Chain and Stockroom staff to ensure sufficient raw materials are stocked in the manufacturing space.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

• Daily maintenance and preparation of NovaSeq and HiSeq sequencers.• Restock reagent inventory throughout the production and extraction labs.• Prepare and aliquot solutions of various concentrations according to laboratory needs.• Collective writing and editing of SOPs for various laboratory processes.• Collaborate and maintain open communication with other lab personnel in various roles.

Burlingame, California, Us

• Received, inspected, accessioned, and source plated an average of 4,000 samples a dayusing Hamilton STAR Liquid Handling machines to prepare for RNA extraction.• Used BioTek Synergy Neo2 Multi-Mode Reader to detect SARS-CoV-2 in samples using pHand heat-dependent reactions.• Assisted in routine laboratory maintenance, including equipment maintenance, maintaininglab cleanliness and a safe BSL-2 laboratory environment.• Restocked laboratory inventory and performed space maintenance as required.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Worked in a contract role as a Clinical Lab Accessioner. Day to day responsibilities included: • Receiving, inspecting, accessioning, and source plating an average of 4,000 samples a day using high throughput laboratory automation to prepare for RNA extraction.• Using BioTek Synergy Neo2 Multi-Mode Reader to detect SARS-CoV-2 in samples using pH and heat-dependent reactions.• Assisting in routine laboratory maintenance, including equipment maintenance, maintaining lab cleanliness and a safe BSL-2 laboratory environment.• Restocking laboratory inventory and performs space maintenance as required.

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

• Led the investigation into embiopteran silk genes. Successfully identified a previouslyuncharacterized silk gene and analyzed newfound characteristics of a previously described silk gene. Methods included RNA extraction, RT-PCR, cDNA synthesis, NGS, and bioinformatics. Trained and supervised a high school intern. Published author in Elsevier Zoology Journal.•Presented an oral paper at the 2019 Entomology Meeting: "From silk fibers to shiny film: A genetic and molecular analysis of the interaction between water and embiopteran silks".•Authored a poster at the 2019 Entomology Meeting: "Characterizing two tropical embiopteran species: Nano- and micro-scale features of silk, silk spinning behavior and environmental correlates of their distributions".•Designed and conducted more than 30 experiments to analyze the behavior of Plokiophilidae insects with EthoVision XT and Observer software.

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

• Designed and carried out experiments to localize novel ciliary proteins in Tetrahymenathermophila. Utilized molecular and cellular biology techniques to create fluorescent fusion proteins. Methods included DNA extraction, vector cloning, gel electrophoresis, and PCR. Results contributed to the lab and career work of Dr. Brian Bayless.

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

• Assisted students with academic pursuits using professional and personal knowledge of school policies and operations. • Handled difficult and confidential situations between parents and students. • Checked students into appointments, answered any inquires received by phone call or email, and performed other appointed administrative tasks.

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

Led and facilitated discussion-based activities with first-year students addressing various topics regarding diversity and inclusion.

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

• Upheld and enforced University values and policies in the residence halls. • Helped maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all residents. • Organized programs for residents according to either student needs, an educational purpose, or a residence hall value. • Mediated resident conflicts. • Rotated nightly duty shifts with other Community Facilitators in the residence hall.

Alexandria, Virginia, Us

• Participated in weekly board calls and provided weekly updates to Programs zone lead.• Organized & hosted 2 day Fall Regional Conference for 70+ PCI students, including 6 science activities and meals. • Managed a $23,000 conference budget with over 80% surplus to carry over to 2020 fall conference budget.

• Assisted with preparing and distributing 30+ biotech lab kits to primary and secondary school teachers in the local Bay Area. • Worked with Santa Clara University’s Science and Engineering Mentoring Outreach club to host lab activities for young students visiting the campus. • Supervised and trained a high school summer intern.

Carson, Ca, Us

• Managed product inventory. • Assisted customers with finding desired items and operated the cash register.

Bachelor Of Science, Biology, Minor In Biotechnology

International Baccalaureate Diploma