Experience

Golden Helix, Inc.

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Genomic Curator

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  Curate biomarker interpretations for Golden Helix CancerKB catalog, a knowledgebase of interpretations for the most common cancer biomarkers. Curate biomarker interpretations for Golden Helix CancerKB catalog, a knowledgebase of interpretations for the most common cancer biomarkers.



ARUP Laboratories

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Variant Scientist

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  Investigate, characterize, and classify genetic variants in next-generation sequencing (NGS) oncology panels; generate clinical reports that assist clinicians in diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic strategies for cancer patients. Investigate, characterize, and classify genetic variants in next-generation sequencing (NGS) oncology panels; generate clinical reports that assist clinicians in diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic strategies for cancer patients.



University of Utah School of Biological Sciences

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Postdoctoral Research Fellow

  • Nov 2015 - Dec 2020

  Using genetics, genomics, and developmental biology to uncover mechanisms of variation in domestic pigeons. Using genetics, genomics, and developmental biology to uncover mechanisms of variation in domestic pigeons.



Huntsman Cancer Institute

• United States
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• PhD Student

  • Aug 2009 - Aug 2015

  Researched mechanisms of collective cell migration during embryonic development and cancer metastasis. Researched mechanisms of collective cell migration during embryonic development and cancer metastasis.



Westminster University

• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2014 - May 2015

  Taught and developed curriculum for two semesters of Human Genetics. Taught and developed curriculum for two semesters of Human Genetics.



Gallatin Veterinary Hospital

• Bozeman, MT

• Veterinary Technician

  • 2009 - 2009

  Worked as a Surgical Nurse for a Veterinary Orthopedic Surgeon. Worked as a Surgical Nurse for a Veterinary Orthopedic Surgeon.



Rocky Mountain Laboratories, NIAID, NIH

• Hamilton, MT

• Post Baccalaureate Research Assistant and Summer Student

  • 2004 - 2009

  Studied mechanisms of innate immune suppression by flaviviruses. Studied mechanisms of innate immune suppression by flaviviruses.



GSK

• United Kingdom
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Summer Intern

  • May 2006 - Aug 2006

  Developed protocols to optimize Salmonella fermentation profiles for adjuvant production. Developed protocols to optimize Salmonella fermentation profiles for adjuvant production.