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Pleasanton, California, United States

• Collaborate with team leads to develop and optimize protocols to investigate the role of higher-order genome structures, including methylation and chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) sequencing workflows
• Oversee, plan, and execute studies in support of Business Development group
• Primary lead on optimization studies on the MGI sequencing platform with the goal of comparing data across multiple sequencing instruments
• Acquire biological samples for projects across different… Show more
• Acquire biological samples for projects across different research departments; supervise development of DNA sample bank
• Presented data and progress updates at R&D meetings with Senior Leadership and cross-functional project teams Show less

Pleasanton, California, United States

• Hired, trained and managed cohort of Scientists for the research department; performed employee evaluations of up to 7 direct reports at a time
• Led assay team on an expansive and interdisciplinary oncology research project with various partnerships and ongoing experiments; managed clinical sample receipt and inventory
• Created, developed, and taught classroom curriculum and wet lab training courses (NGS Academy)) on library preparation and target enrichment for diverse research and… Show more
• Created, developed, and taught classroom curriculum and wet lab training courses (NGS Academy)) on library preparation and target enrichment for diverse research and cross-functional groups across Roche sites
• Served as an independent scientific subject matter expert reviewer for projects in development
• Led weekly classroom scientific educational sessions covering relevant molecular biology topics

Pleasanton, CA

• Led and authored Technical Performance Verification (TPV) studies for the Next Generation HyperCap project, planning and executing experiments to meet product requirements.
• Supervised optimization and troubleshooting during early product development, including sample and library preparation and target enrichment, utilizing established and innovative procedures and approaches
• First author on cfDNA quantification paper (Quantitative PCR Based Method to Assess Cell-Free DNA Quality… Show more
• First author on cfDNA quantification paper (Quantitative PCR Based Method to Assess Cell-Free DNA Quality, Adjust Input Mass, and Improve Next-Generation Sequencing Assay Performance)
• Trained new employees and visiting scientists on DNA extraction and NGS library preparation assays Show less

Pleasanton, California, United States

• Prepared Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) libraries for sequencing utilizing both established (AVENIO ctDNA and Tumor Tissue assays) and novel protocols
• Sequenced NGS libraries on the Illumina NextSeq, HiSeq, and NovaSeq instruments
• Participated in TPV performance and concordance studies for the AVENIO Tumor Tissue assay.
• Optimized DNA extraction and library prep with PDWB samples with the goal of writing a white paper on PDWB to accompany the AVENIO Tumor Tissue assay… Show more
• Optimized DNA extraction and library prep with PDWB samples with the goal of writing a white paper on PDWB to accompany the AVENIO Tumor Tissue assay kit
• Analyzed library prep and sequencing results to form conclusions and determine next experimental steps Show less

Hercules, CA

• Built and maintained a standard operating procedure (SOP) system
• Performed high quality experiments on time and in compliance with SOPs
• Independently prioritized and completed tasks
• Identified, communicated, and resolved study issues that impacted budget, resources, and timelines
• Navigated changing plans, timelines, and competing priorities while being proactive and flexible
• Trained clients and new employees on the next generation genotyping (NGG) library… Show more

Emeryville, CA

• Established roles, managed workflows, and participated in weekly teleconferences with the Covance Dedham Antibody Products site
• Analyzed experimental data from various molecular biology assays, wrote batch record reports, summarized and communicated results to product inventory manager and marketing team
• Provided daily technical and presentation support to the sales department for customer questions and complaints
• Trained and supervised part-time lab assistant in conducting… Show more
• Trained and supervised part-time lab assistant in conducting routine assays to enable the research and development of new antibodies
• Developed and did troubleshooting on lab assay protocols for streamlining of quality control processes

Certificate In Clinical Research Conduct And Management

• Introduction to Clinical Research: Clinical Trial Phases and Design, GCP • Clinical Trial Planning: Protocol Development, Data.

Bachelor'S Degree, Molecular Cell Biology

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega