Personal Statement
A highly organized, pace-driven individual with clinical attention to detail. Ready to utilize a vast repertoire of automation solutions for any kind of manual workflows. Demonstrates ability to adapt to new situations and juggle multiple projects efficiently. Excels as an effective team communicator and is self-motivated when working independently. Prepared to manage the development and testing of new or existing automation processes.
Work Experience
Computer Skills
Proficient:
Microsoft Office
Google Suite
Prism
Hamilton Venus
Tecan Fluent Control
Developing:
Ubuntu
Python
Research Scientist III, Automation
June 2021 - Present
Leads programming and testing of automated library prep workflow scripts on multiple platforms. Modifies existing scripts for improved usability based on user feedback. Generates small, medium, and large data sets for confirming automated quality and conformity.
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Writes library prep scripts on Tecan and Hamilton, and tests for manual equivalency
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Established scripting "Best Practices" to ensure trainability and transferability of scripts
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Involved in user acceptance testing for transferring scripts to manufacturing and QC groups
Research Associate
Oct. 2019 - June 2021
Pioneered the automation of approved workflows for better throughput as well as further developed existing workflows for improved quality. Executed multiple externally contracted projects in a timely manner with regular communication of data.
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Programmed Hamilton liquid handling instrument and performed troubleshooting
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Validated protocols and wrote SOPs for use in CLIA/CAP environment
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Optimized nucleic acid extraction workflows for optimal recovery and signal
CLIA Technologist
Oct. 2017 - Oct. 2019
Worked as part of a small team running an SOP driven assay and delivering results to patients with the utmost precision and care, aiding in their treatment decisions. Helped make process improvements for efficiency and quality of diagnostic product.
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Performed RNA extraction and purification, followed by RT-PCR and qPCR
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Prepared reagents and controls and tests for quality, conformity, and uniformity
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Executed validations, environmental monitoring, and trained new hires
Undergraduate Intern
May 2016 - May 2017
Worked in an academic natural product discovery lab focused on isolating and identifying biologically active small molecules from bacterial cultures and other natural sources like cranberries and maple syrup. Experiments required both biological and chemical comprehension to fully execute.
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Grew bacteria in mono and co-cultures to discover hidden active metabolites
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Performed colony isolation streak plates, serial dilutions, and colony counting
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Isolated small molecules with phase separation and HPLC for MS/NMR characterization
Undergraduate Lab Assistant
May 2016 - May 2017
Assisted in a toxicology lab that assessed the effects of perfluorinated compounds on weight loss and obesity related ailments. Studies were conduced on murine models and both proteins and nucleic acids were assessed for changes.
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Fed and weighed study mice and participated in post necropsy tissue collection
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Performed SDS-Page, Western Blot, Nucleic Acid Isolation, and other lipid assays
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Coordinated study affairs and managed team scheduling
Laboratory Skills
Liquid Handling
Molecular Biology
Process Development
Nucleic Acid Extraction
Nucleic Acid Purification
Process Validation
Environmental Monitoring
Equipment Equivalency
Aseptic Technique
Bacterial Isolation
Bacterial Quantification
HPLC
Tissue Handling
Quality Control
Nucleic Acid Quantification
Companion Diagnostics
Certifications
Hamilton Venus3 and Venus 4
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens
Working with IACUC
cGMP Seminars
TTE Labs Pipette Training
Education
University of Rhode Island
2013-2017
Major: Pharmaceutical Science
Minor: Biology
GPA: 3.6/4.0
Magna Cum Laude
Received the Departmental Research Achievement Award