Experience

Virginia Department of General Services

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Data Analyst, Clinical Informatics

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  Richmond, Virginia Area As the Clinical Informatics Scientist of the Data-IT Support Group, I provide technical and informatics support to all clinical laboratories at DCLS. My former role as a Clinical scientist has prepared me to serve as Liaison between Lab Groups and Software developers, where I collect Lab requests, conduct data analysis, and provide Summaries to IT Staff. I am also a technical expert in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), electronic messaging, and standardized vocabulary… Show more As the Clinical Informatics Scientist of the Data-IT Support Group, I provide technical and informatics support to all clinical laboratories at DCLS. My former role as a Clinical scientist has prepared me to serve as Liaison between Lab Groups and Software developers, where I collect Lab requests, conduct data analysis, and provide Summaries to IT Staff. I am also a technical expert in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), electronic messaging, and standardized vocabulary assignment (LOINC, SNOMED, PHLIP coding). I also routinely conduct troubleshooting and User Acceptance Testing for Lab software applications, where I will identify any issues found, and report my findings to program developers. I compile and clean lab data, interpret clinical protocols, and summarize results into efficient Visualizations and Visio workflows for presentations to Senior Management. Per Lab Group request, I create customized automated Excel spreadsheets, utilizing technologies such as VBA programming, Macros, VLOOKUP formulas, conditional formatting, and dependent dropdown lists. As a User Accounts Manager, I authorize and update User access for several internal and external employee applications. I create instructional Job Aids for use during app launches, and perform annual audit reviews when needed. I also operate as Web Manager for the DCLS website, and provide updates to Site information and documentation, using the Episerver Content Management System and HTML Coding. Show less



PPD

• United States
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Scientist, Molecular Genomics

  • Nov 2017 - Oct 2019

  Richmond, Virginia Area I was a senior member of Lab Operations with responsibilities for the regulatory and scientific conduct of development and validation projects. I analyzed data and presented findings, and routinely acted as a technical project lead for assigned projects, and interacted with Group Management and Pharmaceutical Clients, providing progress updates on various projects and results summaries. I was a member of the Molecular Genomics Department, with focus on development, validation, and processing… Show more I was a senior member of Lab Operations with responsibilities for the regulatory and scientific conduct of development and validation projects. I analyzed data and presented findings, and routinely acted as a technical project lead for assigned projects, and interacted with Group Management and Pharmaceutical Clients, providing progress updates on various projects and results summaries. I was a member of the Molecular Genomics Department, with focus on development, validation, and processing of Molecular Biology assays for Clinical Sample Testing from Pharmaceutical Clients. My Lab focus was on performing sequencing confirmation assays and qPCR Multiplex Assay for Clinical Trial projects. I supervised and trained Junior Staff daily on Lab techniques and Data Analysis. I was the Power User over Electronic Lab Notebook software development for my department, where I compiled requirements for new Methods, diagrammed Visio Workflows, designed and tested new templates, and received Final approval for numerous Clinical Trial Projects. Show less

• Scientist I

  • Aug 2016 - Nov 2017

  Richmond, Virginia Area I was employed by the State of Virginia, within the Division of Consolidated Lab Services (DCLS). As a member of the Emergency Response Division, I performed testing for numerous Biothreat real-time PCR Assays. I received safety-certification training into restricted BSL-3 laboratory environments, specializing in processing of high-level specimens for presence of Biological agents. I also processed patient samples from arrival to final results for our CLIA-certified Molecular Biology Lab… Show more I was employed by the State of Virginia, within the Division of Consolidated Lab Services (DCLS). As a member of the Emergency Response Division, I performed testing for numerous Biothreat real-time PCR Assays. I received safety-certification training into restricted BSL-3 laboratory environments, specializing in processing of high-level specimens for presence of Biological agents. I also processed patient samples from arrival to final results for our CLIA-certified Molecular Biology Lab, then communicated findings to medical facilities and State Health Department Epidemiologists. Show less



AIBioTech

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Scientist II - Molecular Biology, R&D Department

  • Sep 2013 - Aug 2016

  Richmond, Virginia Area I operated as a Scientist II of the Research and Development Division for the Molecular Biology Department of a Contract Research Organization. I was part of a group comprised of several veteran Scientists who operated across several Client contracts at any given time. My responsibilities included: drafting methods and price quotes for contracts, assessing Lab capabilities and preparing for incoming Contract requirements, DNA/RNA isolations, Real-Time PCR, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, DNA/RNA… Show more I operated as a Scientist II of the Research and Development Division for the Molecular Biology Department of a Contract Research Organization. I was part of a group comprised of several veteran Scientists who operated across several Client contracts at any given time. My responsibilities included: drafting methods and price quotes for contracts, assessing Lab capabilities and preparing for incoming Contract requirements, DNA/RNA isolations, Real-Time PCR, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, DNA/RNA Quantification, Sanger Sequencing, Sequencing Analysis, Microbiological Media Preparation, Bacteriological Techniques, Microbiological Colony Isolation, Gram Staining, Microorganism Identification, Good Laboratory Practices, GLP Notation and Documentation, Report Writing, Writing and Revising Standard Operating Procedures. Show less



Tetracore Inc

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Scientist I / Molecular Biology Lab Task Supervisor

  • Dec 2012 - Sep 2013

  Rockville, Maryland, United States I operated as the Lead for Molecular Biology laboratory activies of a project division, including receiving, distributing, and prioritizing lab tasks, as well as reviewing experiment results and arranging summary reports. I drafted, revised, and reviewed Standard Operating Procedures for new technologies of the Molecular Biology Department.

• Research Associate III / Molecular Biology Lab Task Supervisor

  • Dec 2008 - Nov 2012

  Rockville, Maryland, United States I operated as the Molecular Lead for laboratory activities, including supervising one RAII employee, performed PCR Testing and DNA Sequencing on frequently tight deadlines, conducted sample processing and experiment report writing, and maintained Molecular Biology instruments and lab spaces. I also served as the Lead Technician for sample preparation for next-generation DNA Sequencing project, and performed Sequencer instrument operation and maintenance.

• Research Associate II

  • Aug 2005 - Nov 2008

  Rockville, Maryland, United States I performed analysis of environmental samples for nucleic acid detection of agents including extraction of RNA/DNA samples, quantitative detection, pyrosequencing confirmation, and conventional DNA sequencing. I received formal training for Molecular instruments, including the ABI PRISM 7900HT Sequence Detection System, Biotage 96MA PSQ Pyrosequencer, ABI 3130xL Genetic Analyzer, and the ABI Voyager MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometer.

• Research Associate I

  • Oct 2003 - Aug 2005

  Rockville, Maryland, United States I developed and optimized Field PCR Assays and methods for use on the Cepheid SmartCycler II PCR Platform, and participated in DNA Assay production and packaging methods in clean-room facility.