Experience

Eurofins BioDiagnostics Inc.
• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Genomics & Molecular Solutions (GeMS) Manager

  • Nov 2021 - Present


Eurofins BioDiagnostics

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Animal Health Manager

  • Oct 2019 - May 2022

  Manage all personnel and testing for the Animal Health Laboratory. Engaged in high level discussions with potential clients and collaborators. Designed a new BSL2 laboratory to accommodate animal health testing. Perform budget analysis and create pricing structures that allow Eurofins Biodiagnostics to be competitive with other animal diagnostic laboratories. Validate new processes and equipment to stay current with the most up to date technology. Manage all personnel and testing for the Animal Health Laboratory. Engaged in high level discussions with potential clients and collaborators. Designed a new BSL2 laboratory to accommodate animal health testing. Perform budget analysis and create pricing structures that allow Eurofins Biodiagnostics to be competitive with other animal diagnostic laboratories. Validate new processes and equipment to stay current with the most up to date technology.



University of Minnesota

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Scientist III

  • Oct 2018 - Oct 2019

  Assume a leadership role in the development and validation of real time PCR assays to be used in clinical diagnostic testing of animal pathogens. Actively involved in the streamlining and automation of the molecular and other labs testing processes to reduce turn around time for results and improve efficiencies. Develop protocols to reduce errors and increase confidence in results provided to clients. Diligently monitored all laboratory supplies and equipment to ensure a continual supply of… Show more Assume a leadership role in the development and validation of real time PCR assays to be used in clinical diagnostic testing of animal pathogens. Actively involved in the streamlining and automation of the molecular and other labs testing processes to reduce turn around time for results and improve efficiencies. Develop protocols to reduce errors and increase confidence in results provided to clients. Diligently monitored all laboratory supplies and equipment to ensure a continual supply of clean, prepared, and calibrated inventory. Show less Assume a leadership role in the development and validation of real time PCR assays to be used in clinical diagnostic testing of animal pathogens. Actively involved in the streamlining and automation of the molecular and other labs testing processes to reduce turn around time for results and improve efficiencies. Develop protocols to reduce errors and increase confidence in results provided to clients. Diligently monitored all laboratory supplies and equipment to ensure a continual supply of… Show more Assume a leadership role in the development and validation of real time PCR assays to be used in clinical diagnostic testing of animal pathogens. Actively involved in the streamlining and automation of the molecular and other labs testing processes to reduce turn around time for results and improve efficiencies. Develop protocols to reduce errors and increase confidence in results provided to clients. Diligently monitored all laboratory supplies and equipment to ensure a continual supply of clean, prepared, and calibrated inventory. Show less



IOWA STATE VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LAB

• Team Lead, Molecular Testing, Assistant Scientist II

  • Oct 2008 - Jul 2018

  Effectively managed all high-volume testing efforts at this leading provider of full-service, high-quality and professional diagnostic services, with responsibility for training and managing a team of professionals engaged in molecular diagnostic testing. Created staff schedules and delegated assignments. Directed the performance of real-time and gel-based PCR procedures while processing high throughput RNA/DNA extractions. Assume a lead role in the preparation of all reagents required for… Show more Effectively managed all high-volume testing efforts at this leading provider of full-service, high-quality and professional diagnostic services, with responsibility for training and managing a team of professionals engaged in molecular diagnostic testing. Created staff schedules and delegated assignments. Directed the performance of real-time and gel-based PCR procedures while processing high throughput RNA/DNA extractions. Assume a lead role in the preparation of all reagents required for testing, as well as the timely procurement of all supplies for high-volume testing. Review PCR results to ensure accuracy. Show less Effectively managed all high-volume testing efforts at this leading provider of full-service, high-quality and professional diagnostic services, with responsibility for training and managing a team of professionals engaged in molecular diagnostic testing. Created staff schedules and delegated assignments. Directed the performance of real-time and gel-based PCR procedures while processing high throughput RNA/DNA extractions. Assume a lead role in the preparation of all reagents required for… Show more Effectively managed all high-volume testing efforts at this leading provider of full-service, high-quality and professional diagnostic services, with responsibility for training and managing a team of professionals engaged in molecular diagnostic testing. Created staff schedules and delegated assignments. Directed the performance of real-time and gel-based PCR procedures while processing high throughput RNA/DNA extractions. Assume a lead role in the preparation of all reagents required for testing, as well as the timely procurement of all supplies for high-volume testing. Review PCR results to ensure accuracy. Show less



IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • 2006 - 2007

  Entrusted with the performance of a broad array of laboratory research tasks, focused on the investigation of the biological aspects of soybeans. Engaged in experiments and studies, performing soil dilution, single spore isolation, and DNA fingerprinting. Diligently monitored all laboratory supplies and equipment to ensure a continual supply of clean, prepared, and calibrated inventory. Collaborated extensively with supervisory personnel to address research needs. Entrusted with the performance of a broad array of laboratory research tasks, focused on the investigation of the biological aspects of soybeans. Engaged in experiments and studies, performing soil dilution, single spore isolation, and DNA fingerprinting. Diligently monitored all laboratory supplies and equipment to ensure a continual supply of clean, prepared, and calibrated inventory. Collaborated extensively with supervisory personnel to address research needs.



Garst Seed Co

• United States
• Farming

• Pathology Assistant

  • 2003 - 2004

  Served a key role producing disease inoculums for a broad array of plant pathogens for this leading producer of hybrid seeds for agriculture. Tested the viability of new corn varieties against pathogen infection, charting the progress of disease. Engaged in a variety of field-based tasks, including pollination and roguing. Served a key role producing disease inoculums for a broad array of plant pathogens for this leading producer of hybrid seeds for agriculture. Tested the viability of new corn varieties against pathogen infection, charting the progress of disease. Engaged in a variety of field-based tasks, including pollination and roguing.