Shadowed Senior Research Scientist to gain a comprehensive understanding of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), including library preparation (Twist Biosciences), sequencing, (Element Biosciences AVITI Systems), and data analysis processesProcessed and analyzed Whole-Genome Sequencing (WGS) data from FASTQ files using FastQC for quality control, minimap2 for read alignment, FreeBayes for variant calling, and SnpEff for variant annotation and analysisLeveraged scripting languages (Python, R, Bash) for data visualization and statistical analysis of sequencing dataConducted a pedigree analysis of parents and offspring, identifying ancestry lineages and hereditary traits utilizing Integrative Genomics Viewer (IGV) and Genoox-Franklin Variant Analysis/Curation

From clinical human saliva samples, extracted DNA utilizing bead-base methodology (Maxwell, Promega)Performed NA quantitation using fluorometric DNA intercalating dye system (Qubit, Invitrogen)Qualified DNA purification by UV spectrophotometry (NanoDrop, ThermoFisher)Completed comparative study of four commercially available saliva collection devices [three FDA-approved kits and one Research Use Only (RUO) kit] to determine the most optimal DNA yield concentrationObserved proper PPE usage in manipulating human biohazardous samples and refined micropipetting technique following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)Participated in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) of newly-installed Laboratory Information System (LIS) involving data entry, quality control review of data migration accuracyAttended the 2023 American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Annual Clinical Lab Expo (Anaheim Convention Center, Orange County, California)

Provided data entry services for patient accessions under HIPAA guidelines observing PHI (Patient Health Information) integrityPerformed COVID-19 clinical accessions for over 150,000 cases, and Gemelli Biotech’s trio.smart and ibs.smart clinical accessions for over 8,000 casesServed as a trainer for new employee hires for data entry services

Was responsible for the well-being and safety of young childrenEngaged guests’ interests in various exhibits including Physics Lab, Discovery Market, and Science of Hockey Museum received on average 1,000 guests per dayEducated children and parents, promoting the joys of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)