Vice President of Laboratory Operations

• Aug 2021 - Present

Laboratory Supervisor

• Feb 2017 - Aug 2021

-Implementation of COVID-19 chemistry and instrumentation-Cost analysis, development, validation, and implementation of laboratory tests-Supervise daily workflow of clinical COVID-19, mold/mycotoxin, and immunology specimens-Laboratory staffing and training of new personnel-Development of methodologies, instrumentation and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings-Operation and calibration of instrumentation including ELISA readers, PCR equipment, automated DNA extraction-Designee to the Laboratory Director to approve clinical test results and QC results Show less

Molecular Diagnostics Tech

• Dec 2015 - Nov 2016

-Responsible for molecular diagnostic testing of clinical samples -Performing molecular techniques including DNA extraction, quantification, DNA microarray testing, Next Generation Sequencing, and MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry -Developing SOPs for laboratory processing including DNA extraction, PCR, DNA microarray, and results analysis -Participating in Research & Development projects aimed at optimizing and streamlining laboratory procedures -Developing protocols to implement liquid handling automation instruments -Troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and processes -Providing support to specimen processing as needed Show less

Molecular Technologist

• Apr 2015 - Dec 2015

-Responsible for genetic and chemistry testing of clinical samples -Performed molecular techniques including DNA extraction, real-time PCR, and ELISA antibody testing -Developed SOPs for newly implemented laboratory procedures and instrumentation -Validated and implemented liquid handling automation instruments -Troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and processes -Provided support to chemistry team members as needed -Responsible for genetic and chemistry testing of clinical samples -Performed molecular techniques including DNA extraction, real-time PCR, and ELISA antibody testing -Developed SOPs for newly implemented laboratory procedures and instrumentation -Validated and implemented liquid handling automation instruments -Troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and processes -Provided support to chemistry team members as needed

Research Associate/R&D Team Leader

• Jun 2010 - Apr 2015

-Responsible for genetic testing of forensic DNA samples -Research and Development Team Leader -Performed a wide variety of molecular techniques including DNA extraction, standard and real-time PCR, capillary electrophoresis, antibody screening, and microscopy -Designed experiments for validation of assays and instrumentation -Wrote validations and experiment summaries for review by laboratory director -Developed SOPs for newly implemented laboratory procedures and instrumentation -Validated, implemented, and optimized laboratory test procedures -Prepared training documents and providing individual and group training to technicians and analysts -Troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and processes -Wrote grant proposals to obtain NIJ funding for research projects -Participated in grant-funded projects leading to publications -Presented results of grant-funded projects at regional scientific meetings -Provided support to forensic testing team members as needed Show less

Graduate Research Assistant

• Aug 2007 - May 2010

-Investigated genetic diversity among rodent hosts of North American arenaviruses using DNA sequencing techniques, including DNA and RNA extraction and purification, reverse-transcription PCR, gel electrophoresis, PCR amplification, capillary electrophoresis, and Sanger DNA sequencing -Wrote grant proposals to obtain funding for graduate research projects -Taught laboratory courses to undergraduate students -Attended field trips to collect rodent specimens for genetic and infectious disease testing -Presented results of graduate research at regional scientific meetings -Published results of graduate thesis Show less