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Washington, Dc, Us

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Frederick, Md

Administer and provide technical support for Orion© Web Platform front end and back end. Provide I.T. support for Scientific Programmatic In Person and Virtual Meetings. Maintain and update OS/Firmware of Networking Equipment. Utilize Ad Hoc Data Analysis tools such as SQL Queries and Excel. Work in and maintain both Linux and Windows server environments as needed. Monitor and adhere to Federal Government Cyber Security and HIPAA guidelines.

Rockville, Md

Automate procedures to update NAL article associated terms in NAL databases. Design and implement RDBS (MariaDB)to store term values. Gather and accommodate changing requirements. Create high level software designs for automation purposes. Interact with various stakeholders to adjust dynamic project timelines.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Responsible for annotation and submission of viral genomes and bio-samples to NCBI. Operate and troubleshoot internal annotation and submission pipelines. Edit and update internal sample metadata database. Interact with internal molecular biology lab personnel to aid in sample processing. Develop and update SOPs. Annotate and curate miscellaneous collaborator data. Contribute to scientific publications as needed.

Rockville, Md

Primary analysis of GENIUS algorithmic output, including exporting, formatting, interpretation, and comparison of Metagenomic data. Participate in Beta testing of new CosmosID proprietary Metagenomic analytical software. Execute Perl Scripts via Command Line in UNIX environments. Orthogonal evaluation of algorithmic results with outside bioinformatics tools. Identity and develop improvements to data processing pipeline in conjunction with other team members. Contribute written material to… Show more Primary analysis of GENIUS algorithmic output, including exporting, formatting, interpretation, and comparison of Metagenomic data. Participate in Beta testing of new CosmosID proprietary Metagenomic analytical software. Execute Perl Scripts via Command Line in UNIX environments. Orthogonal evaluation of algorithmic results with outside bioinformatics tools. Identity and develop improvements to data processing pipeline in conjunction with other team members. Contribute written material to scientific and technical papers and reports as needed.Develop and revise SOPS. Show less

College Park, Md

Accession and track incoming laboratory samples. Prepare libraries for the purpose of whole genome sequencing of bacterial isolate and Metagenomic samples. Perform Massively Parallel, High Throughput Sequencing using an Illumina GAIIx platform. Develop and implement molecular biological methods in order to improve sequencing output. Identify new products for incorporation into pre-sequencing genomic library construction. Analyze Next Gen Sequencing data with proprietary CosmosID and other… Show more Accession and track incoming laboratory samples. Prepare libraries for the purpose of whole genome sequencing of bacterial isolate and Metagenomic samples. Perform Massively Parallel, High Throughput Sequencing using an Illumina GAIIx platform. Develop and implement molecular biological methods in order to improve sequencing output. Identify new products for incorporation into pre-sequencing genomic library construction. Analyze Next Gen Sequencing data with proprietary CosmosID and other common bioinformatic software. Compare and evaluate Meta-genomic sample data sets. Participate in Beta testing of new CosmosID proprietary Meta-genomic analytical software. Practice QC/QA at each stage of laboratory workflow. Provide written material for peer reviewed scientific literature. Execute Perl Scripts via Command Line in UNIX environments. Develop and revise SOPS. Oversee undergraduate and graduate student research projects. Show less

Gaithersburg, Md

Design and balance de novo gene panels for hereditary diseases. Optimize Library Preparation of Next Gen Sequencing(NGS) samples set-up. Coordinate with Bioinformatic personnel in order to refine data analysis pipeline. Develop and implement novel technologies and processes for clinical diagnostic applications for a NGS Illumina platform.

Lead the Applied Biosystems capillary sequencing unit of GeneDx. Optimize human and material resources to ensure maximum team productivity. Oversee the operation and maintenance of ABI 3730 DNA Analyzers to ensure accurate and high quality sequencing data. Direct my teams adherence to clinical SOPs and relevant regulations(CAP,CLIA, etc.) Manage the pipeline of data in order to ensure proper allocation.

Develop clinical applications for novel genes.Team Leader of ABI Capillary Sequencing Unit.

Function as a team leader in the company's PCR fragment sequencing unit. Direct team adherence to clinical SOPS in order to ensure accurate sequencing results. Optimize human and material resources to ensure maximum team productivity. Oversee maintenance and operation of ABI 3730 DNA Analyzers to ensure generation of high quality sequencing data. Develop novel genomic tests for clinical applications. Utilize various primer design software in the development of new clinical tests. Perform… Show more Function as a team leader in the company's PCR fragment sequencing unit. Direct team adherence to clinical SOPS in order to ensure accurate sequencing results. Optimize human and material resources to ensure maximum team productivity. Oversee maintenance and operation of ABI 3730 DNA Analyzers to ensure generation of high quality sequencing data. Develop novel genomic tests for clinical applications. Utilize various primer design software in the development of new clinical tests. Perform primary analysis of ABI generated DNA sequences for the purposes of adequate exon coverage and mutation identification. Show less

Functioned as integral unit in an international, multi-laboratory novel protein expression and antibody production project. Utilized PCR, molecular cloning, and gel electrophoresis techniques for construction of mammalian expression vectors. Gained extensive experience with DNA sequence analysis software. Extracted and isolated RNA for Reverse Transcription (RT)-PCR. Worked full-time while taking graduate level courses part-time.

Laboratory Technician in Pauli Laboratory in the Department of Pharmacology and Molecular Medicine at Cornell Veterinary Medical School.Laboratory Technician in Wagner Laboratory in the Department of Immunology at the Cornell Veterinary Medical School.

Ithaca, New York, United States

Utilized tissue culture techniques including propagation and transfection of mammalian cell lines. Designed and constructed various siRNA knockout, mammalian transfection and expression vectors. Harvested and purified protein from cells for analysis (i.e. Western blotting, biotinylation). Isolated RNA from mammalian tissues and cells for RT-PCR. Utilized and purified bacterial cultures. Performed plasmid amplifications and isolations. Utilized and purified bacterial cultures. Performed plasmid… Show more Utilized tissue culture techniques including propagation and transfection of mammalian cell lines. Designed and constructed various siRNA knockout, mammalian transfection and expression vectors. Harvested and purified protein from cells for analysis (i.e. Western blotting, biotinylation). Isolated RNA from mammalian tissues and cells for RT-PCR. Utilized and purified bacterial cultures. Performed plasmid amplifications and isolations. Utilized and purified bacterial cultures. Performed plasmid amplifications, mutagenesis, and isolations. Manipulated plasmid DNA through use of restriction and ligation enzymes. Practiced sterile techniques and responsible for sterilization of equipment. Prepared media and samples for daily laboratory operation. Responsible for overseeing laboratory supplies inventory and equipment maintenance. Coordinated compliance with radioactive and chemical safety regulations. Participated periodically in laboratory meetings that would discuss, devise and develop future research. Worked full-time while taking graduate level courses part-time. Show less

Master Of Biotechnology, Bioinformatics

B.S., Biological Sciencs

Activities and Societies: Delta Chi

Sciences B.S, Biological Sciences

I was an undergraduate research assistant in Clark Laboratory in the Department of Immunology and Microbiology from 2002-2004. Focus.

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