Senior Field Application Scientist

• Nov 2021 - Present

Field Application Scientist

• Jun 2014 - Nov 2021

Field-based technical expert for the 3M Integrated Cycler, as well as the Focus Diagnostics molecular diagnostics test kits and reagents Expert on Real Time PCR and lab-developed tests for the Clinical lab Support globally through on-site training, scheduled and unscheduled system maintenance Provide guidance to customers with any technical issues Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers in assigned territory. Provide strategic and competitive customer feedback to Marketing and product development teams. Performance monitoring and re-training of current and new users as needed. International support Show less

Research Associate

• Sep 2013 - May 2014

Support the development and validation of clinical targets for the National Cancer Institute drug development program using ELISA based protocols. Process clinical samples (Whole blood, Plasma, PBMC, Tissue) Review Phase I and II clinical data reports Review Quality Control reports Troubleshoot Support the development and validation of clinical targets for the National Cancer Institute drug development program using ELISA based protocols. Process clinical samples (Whole blood, Plasma, PBMC, Tissue) Review Phase I and II clinical data reports Review Quality Control reports Troubleshoot

Research Associate

• Oct 2010 - Sep 2013

Support the development and validation of clinical targets for the National Cancer Institute drug development program using ELISA based protocols. Process clinical samples (Whole blood, Plasma, PBMC, Tissue) Review Phase I and II clinical data reports Review Quality Control reports Troubleshoot Support the development and validation of clinical targets for the National Cancer Institute drug development program using ELISA based protocols. Process clinical samples (Whole blood, Plasma, PBMC, Tissue) Review Phase I and II clinical data reports Review Quality Control reports Troubleshoot

Scientist-Product Support

• Dec 2009 - Oct 2010

Collect, record, and interpret experimental results and present data to scientific peersUse published research and cross-functional/interdisciplinary collaboration to troubleshoot applications of BD's molecular diagnostics platforms.Identify problems, analyze them for a solution and provide recommendations as to the appropriate course of action.Prepare and perform Verification and Validation studies according to quality standards.

Scientist-Molecular Biology

• Apr 2009 - Dec 2009

Product Design and Development using techniques in molecular biology including nucleic acid isolation/purification, hybridization-based detection and real-time PCR.

Senior Research Technologist

• Apr 2002 - Apr 2009

Designed real-time qualitative/quantitative PCR assays for the detection of viral infections (HHV6, ADV) for the Molecular Microbiology Clinical Laboratory in an effort to save money. Validating instruments (EZ1, M48, QiaCube, ABI 7500) and commercial assays (CMV, BK) for the Molecular Microbiology clinical lab. Trained clinical staff once new in-house assays were implemented Handled clinical specimen (whole blood, plasma, PBMC, CSF, Stool and urine). Contributed in the writing of several published papers. Show less

Graduate Research Assistant

• Jan 1999 - Apr 2002