- Design, develop, and test software protocols for an array or liquid handlers.- Implementation of quality assurance and testing protocols. - Debug, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation to prevent downtime. Communicate with vendors to initiate service requests.- Consult with stakeholders to offer workflow solutions. - Utilize CAD and 3D printing to rapidly deploy automation solutions.

- Perform advanced and specialized DNA extraction from whole blood, buffy coat, and cell pellets. Assist in new equipment troubleshooting and validations. - Familiarity with several automation platforms (Tecan, Beckman Coulter – i5, Perkin Elmer – Janus, Hamilton, Eppendorf). - Optimization of existing scripts as well as development of new ones. Troubleshoots expected issues and strives to limit downtime.

- Perform Routine and non-routine analysis using isoelectric focusing gels, SNPs detection strategies, and ELISA based assays using Beckman NXp automated liquid handlers. - Interpret experimental results to make data driven decisions. - Communicated results to external stakeholders.- Managed the daily schedules of contract staff.

- Supports the production of transgenic plants via molecular analysis of events in a high throughput environment. - Utilized a custom automation system to identify hypocotyl region of soybean seed and infect with agrobacterium.

- High throughput sample preparation in DNA extraction lab. - Preparation of solution and sample extractions using off-the-shelf liquid handlers and custom automation integrations. - Required to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation in fast paced environment.

- Executed ABA therapy programs and maintained daily data collection. - Attended and participated in team meetings, assessments,therapist meetings, and training. - Worked collaboratively with other members of child’s treatment team and family.Accomplishments- Reduced self-injurious behavior(s) to a significantly lower frequency than baselined - Research participant in Purdue University Educational Study. Titled "Virtual Versus Concrete Manipulatives in Children With Autism"

- Created unique lessons that cultivated language development and encouraged student creativity and participation.- Implemented experimental reward system to increase student participation and decrease problem behavior.Accomplishments- Participated in extracurricular school events such as school outings and judging English competitions- Participated in daily team meetings with Chinese coworkers. Developed a better understanding of the language as well as cultural norms and perspectives.-Tutored three 6th grade students on Sunday afternoons.

- Performed in-home behavioral therapy with four boys aged 4-7 ranging from low to high functioning along the autism spectrum. - Administered a variety of programs to aid in the development of improved attention, cognitive, and social skills.- Collaborated with parents and other therapists to ensure efficiency of treatment plan(s) being used at home and in school.