Experience

Allen Institute for Immunology

• United States
• Biotechnology
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Associate III (Single Cell Genomic Specialist)

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  • Lead research on primary human immune cells from blood, bone marrow and biopsies for single cell NGS assays to drive biological insight and guide strategic decisions • Designing and executing single cell RNA sequencing experiments with custom Fixed scRNAseq and CITE-seq panels using the 10X Genomics Gene Expression Flex assay • Lead novel single cell epigenetic profiling experiments (ATACseq) • Driving scientific creativity in the development of new NGS assays to increase biological understanding • Support hypothesis driven projects as a part of the Experimental Immunology core team. Show less



Invitae

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Associate II/III

  • Aug 2021 - Nov 2022

  In the Solid Tumor IVD Assay Development team at Invitae, I am responsible for processing samples through the Invitae/ArcherDX NGS workflows: from sample purification through data analysis in high volume. Additional responsibilities include: - Planning/Contributing to experimental design for verification and validation studies - Leading multiple studies/long-term stability experiments for FDA IVD product submissions - Executing sequencing experiments on Illumina MiSeq and NextSeq instruments - Lead the production of high-level data summaries upon project/sample completion that effectively and concisely communicates relevant findings for a study - Maintaining detailed records - Trained and supported new hires on workflows/process developments - Formulation optimization of ArcherPure Nucleic Acid Isolation Beads Show less



QIAGEN

• Netherlands
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Scientific Associate

  • Apr 2019 - Aug 2021

  As a Scientific Associate, I worked in QIAGEN’s Product Development division, developing novel applications, tools and kits to serve Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and Molecular Diagnostic (MDx) markets. Working in a cross-functional team, I supported both internal and external (customer) sponsored projects. - Worked with leaders of the R&D team to plan, execute, document, and analyze experiments. - Become competent with state-of-the-art sequencing technologies and equipment.(Including but not limited to Illumina MiSeq/NextSeq/MiniSeq; BioAnalyzer, Fragment Analyzer, Qubit, TapeStation, QIAxcel, Qiaxpert, etc. - Helped support development projects according to defined timelines and budget, while following industry standards and procedures. - Work with leadership team to ensure successful commercialization of new products and modification of existing products in new applications. -Executed numerous sequencing experiments for development of RUO-focused RNAseq assay kits including: QIAseq miRNA, QIAseq Ultra-lowplex 3' Targeted RNAseq, QIAseq Stranded RNA, and QIAseq FX Single Cell RNA Library Kits. Show less



ScribeAmerica

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

• Medical Scribe

  • Aug 2016 - Mar 2018

  As a Medical Scribe I work one on one with Emergency Department physicians, performing Electronic Health record documentation, gathering information for the patient's visit, and partnering with the on-call physician to deliver the pinnacle of efficient patient care. As a Medical Scribe I work one on one with Emergency Department physicians, performing Electronic Health record documentation, gathering information for the patient's visit, and partnering with the on-call physician to deliver the pinnacle of efficient patient care.



Maryland Neuroimaging Center

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Apr 2014 - May 2016

  College Park, Maryland — Fall 2014 - Spring 2016 A combined clinical and research experience assisting with tasks such as participant recruitment and retention, data management, and conducting research and clinical assessments to patients of Harbor Light Residential Addiction Treatment Center. In my role as undergraduate research assistant, I processed and analyzed patient data alongside researchers at the Maryland Neuroimaging Center. College Park, Maryland — Fall 2014 - Spring 2016 A combined clinical and research experience assisting with tasks such as participant recruitment and retention, data management, and conducting research and clinical assessments to patients of Harbor Light Residential Addiction Treatment Center. In my role as undergraduate research assistant, I processed and analyzed patient data alongside researchers at the Maryland Neuroimaging Center.



National Institutes of Health

• Research Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Summer Intern

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Investigated the role of transcription factor ZBTB1 and its function in Innate-Like Cell (ILC) development, with further examination of ILC prevalence in small intestine IEL and Lamina Propria. All research was done at the Experimental Immunology Branch [NCI/NIH] alongside Dr. Damian Kovalovsky. Investigated the role of transcription factor ZBTB1 and its function in Innate-Like Cell (ILC) development, with further examination of ILC prevalence in small intestine IEL and Lamina Propria. All research was done at the Experimental Immunology Branch [NCI/NIH] alongside Dr. Damian Kovalovsky.



Georgetown University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  My independent research analyzed the overall production of the neurotransmitter serotonin in T-cells through the measurement and analysis of monoaminoxidase A & B expression. All research was done at Georgetown’s Department of Pharmacology alongside Dr. Gerard Ahern. My independent research analyzed the overall production of the neurotransmitter serotonin in T-cells through the measurement and analysis of monoaminoxidase A & B expression. All research was done at Georgetown’s Department of Pharmacology alongside Dr. Gerard Ahern.



National Cancer Institute (NCI)

• India
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Summer Intern

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Examined the effects of various microRNAs on the expression of the transcription factor T-bet in T helper cells (TH1 and TH17). All research was done with Dr. Vanja Lazarevic [EIB, NCI/NIH]. Examined the effects of various microRNAs on the expression of the transcription factor T-bet in T helper cells (TH1 and TH17). All research was done with Dr. Vanja Lazarevic [EIB, NCI/NIH].