Experience

National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)

• United States
• Research
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Program Director

  • Apr 2014 - Present



NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC)

• • Oct 2002 - Present

  • Interpret microbial DNA sequence from the Roche/454 "next-gen" DNA sequencer, 3Mb/week• Construct DNA libraries in accordance with Roche/454 protocol• Analyze and reconstruct non-human DNA sequences computationally that are incorrectly assembled to ensure a structurally correct assembly and interpret comparisons to human for evolutionary insight• Manage daily activities of 6 technicians; responsibilities include assigning and reviewing projects and providing consultation to junior associates• Work with other Center supervisors to enhance laboratory logistics and operations• Present posters at scientific conferences of current research projects Show less

• • Jul 2001 - Sep 2002

  Promoted to Senior Finisher for producing a high rate of project completion and high quality results• Reviewed DNA sequence projects from the Finishing group, checked for errors, and ensured that data quality met standards• Led training lessons on various topics, such as problem solving and data analysis• Wrote a comprehensive training manual for incoming staff with detailed illustrations on how to interpret DNA sequence data

• • May 2000 - Jun 2001

  Designed and executed special experiments to improve data quality when deficient, multitasking ~7 DNA projects at one time

• • Sep 1999 - Apr 2000

  Supervised productivity of 4 technicians, checking for data quality of each technician, training on new laboratory techniques, and assigning laboratory duties

• • Aug 1998 - Aug 1999

  Purified and sequenced ~8 DNA projects/week in a production facility