Experience

Identilab

• Australia
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Jun 2016 - Present



Thirteen Digital

• Australia
• Advertising Services

• Studio Operations Manager

  • Jul 2019 - Aug 2022



Genomics For Life

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Scientist

  • Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

  • Perform Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) of whole genome for non-invasive prenatal screening to determine the risk for chromosomal abnormalities, and targeted sequencing of germline and somatic mutations associated with cancer and inherited diseases: - extraction of DNA from formalin fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) tissue using the ARCTURUS® PicoPure® DNA Extraction Kit, and isolation and purification of DNA from plasma and buffy coat using the Qiagen QIAamp® DNA Mini Kit - target selection and construction of libraries using Ion AmpliSeq™ panels, Ion AmpliSeq™ Library Kits and Ion Xpress™ Barcodes - quantitation of library input using Ion Library TaqMan™ Quantitation kit and the ViiA™ 7 Real-Time PCR System - preparation of template using the Ion OneTouch™ System and sequencing of libraries on the Ion Proton™ Sequencer • Perform peace-of-mind and Family Law Court admissible DNA paternity, maternity and extended relationship testing: - extraction of DNA from FTA cards and amplification of 15 short tandem repeats (STRs) and Amelogenin using the AmpFLSTR® Identifiler® PCR Amplification Kit - capillary electrophoresis of amplified product using Applied Biosystems™ 3130xl Genetic Analyser - analysis of data using GeneMapper® software • Liaise with clients from all walks of life and educational backgrounds, as well as staff from government departments, lawyers, scientific staff, and medical staff, locally and interstate • Provide support, training and leadership to junior scientific staff Show less



Queensland Health Forensic and Scientific Services (QHFSS)

• Australia
• Environmental Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Forensic DNA Scientist

  • Sep 2004 - Mar 2013

  • Perform examinations on items connected to alleged crimes, in which biological material, such as saliva, blood, semen and cells, may have been exchanged - Use of presumptive tests, interpreting their results and understanding their possible limitations: Acid Phosphatase for seminal staining, Crime Lite for screening large items for seminal staining, Tetramethylbenzidine for blood, and Phadebas for saliva - Use of confirmatory tests, interpreting their results and understanding their possible limitations: Microscopy of spermatozoa using haematoxylin and eosin staining, and Prostate Specific Antigen for azospermic seminal staining - Examination of hairs for suitability in DNA testing - Utilisation of different sample collection techniques such as tapelifting, scraping, swabbing and excision based on the biological material found and the substrate on which it is deposited - Examination of a variety of different exhibits including clothing, swabs, cigarette butts, weapons, syringes, sexual assault investigation kits (SAIKS), bedding - Recording observations and results during examination including thorough case notes and digital photography • Interpret DNA profiles generated by the ABI 3100 Genetic Analyser and Genescan/Genotyper software • Compare DNA profiles generated from scene samples with known reference samples to include or exclude a person as a possible donor of that biological material • Upload crime scene profiles and reference profiles to the National Criminal Investigation DNA Database (NCIDD) and action any links that may result • Report results to the Queensland Police Service via electronic exhibit result release and/or statement of witness for use in courts of law • Act as Senior Scientist as required, to manage staff, co-ordinate workflow, and contribute to the strategic development of the department Show less



Capital Pathology

• • Jun 2002 - Jan 2004

  • Perform routine diagnostic procedures in microbiology - urine microscopy, - Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea PCR testing - tests for rotavirus and Clostridium toxin in faeces, and - set up of agar plates for bacterial growth. • Utilise a pathology computer system to enter clinical data and to obtain information and results.

• • Mar 2002 - Jun 2002

  • Perform routine diagnostic procedures in haematology and biochemistry - use of automated instruments including Hitachi 917, Abbott AxSYM, Abbott Architect i2000, DPC Immulite, Coulter STKS Haematology Analyser and ACL Coagulation Laboratory.



Hunter Area Pathology Service

• Newcastle, Australia

• Technical Assistant

  • Feb 1998 - Mar 1999