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Administrative Assistant @ Executive Search Group, Inc. From October 2010 to January 2011 (4 months) Bioinformatics Scientist @ Foundation Medicine From September 2017 to July 2019 (1 year 11 months) Greater Boston AreaResearch Associate @ Foundation Medicine Research Associate in Biomarker and Companion Diagnostic Development Group. Primarily focused on developing, validating, and integrating new methods into the...

Administrative Assistant @ Executive Search Group, Inc. From October 2010 to January 2011 (4 months) Bioinformatics Scientist @ Foundation Medicine From September 2017 to July 2019 (1 year 11 months) Greater Boston AreaResearch Associate @ Foundation Medicine Research Associate in Biomarker and Companion Diagnostic Development Group. Primarily focused on developing, validating, and integrating new methods into the Foundation Medicine Computational Pipeline. Additionally contribute to various data mining research projects. From April 2015 to March 2016 (1 year) Greater Boston AreaResearch Assistant @ Boston Children's Hospital Research Assistant in the Cell and Genomics Core Facility. FACS Analysis and Sorting on FACSAria from BD and FACSVantage from Cytek. LIMS and Sample Database Management. DNA/RNA Extraction from Blood/Tissue/Saliva. DNA and Plasmid capillary sequencing on ABI3730. From August 2011 to October 2013 (2 years 3 months) Greater Boston AreaComputational Biologist @ Foundation Medicine As a member of the primary computational team working on Foundation Medicine’s genomic analysis platform, I follow best practices while implementing custom python-based bioinformatics tools. Greater Boston AreaClinical Bioinformatics Analyst @ Foundation Medicine Annotate genomic profiles of somatic aberrations based on massively-parallel sequencing (NGS) data, in the context of studies of cancer-patient samples. Review genomic variant calls using proprietary and publicly available tools. Provide test results according to SOP with the best possible quality. Collaborate with technical teams in specifying requirements for tools to enhance workflow efficiency and robustness.Experience in Python, Java, SQL, and VBA. From October 2013 to April 2015 (1 year 7 months) Greater Boston AreaResearch Assistant II @ Boston Children's Hospital Research Assistant II in the BioBank Core Facility.LIMS and Database Management.Work with automation systems to improve sample handling and management. Currently use Hamilton STAR, Chemagic STAR, Qiagen Autopure LS, Qiagen QIAcube, and other equipment to ensure high quality DNA/RNA extractions. Additionally responsible for sample long term storage and distribution to national and international partners for advanced analysis such as Next Generation sequencing (Whole Genome and Exome).Also have been responsible for training every new employe to join the lab over the last year (6+ individuals).Extensive work with Microsoft Excel VBA and Microsoft Access. From August 2012 to October 2013 (1 year 3 months) BostonResearcher @ The Executive Search Group, LLC •Microsoft Office Suite Professional advanced work with Excel.•Manage candidate database software. Suggest and implement best practices for data input and retrieval.•Review position requirements and identify viable candidates from search of social media, professional directories, contact lists databases and print media.•Evaluate search methodologies and recommend process changes to management team in order to instate new best practices regarding candidate searches improving efficiency and organization. Coordinate one on one training sessions with professional staff. From December 2010 to April 2012 (1 year 5 months) Lab Assistant @ Colchester Research Facility Worked as Research Assistant for Dr. Mina Peshavaria for credit concurrent with Degree.•Diabetes pancreatic regrowth research on mouse models, with regard to cell signaling events.•Transformed bacterial cell lines with specific genes of interest and cultured cells to maximize growth. I then performed DNA extraction via Qiagen’s maxiprep protocol for column chromatography to isolate working stocks of DNA plasmid for the laboratory for future cell line transfection. I also verified quality and quantity of DNA extractions via NanoDrop.•Responsible for genotyping mouse litters for screening purposes. Performed DNA extraction from tissue samples as well as PCR, gel electrophoresis and imaging for presentation of relevant results to lab director.•Performed immunofluorescence staining of pancreatic islets for specific gene expression events. •Prepared various buffers and solutions for laboratory use.•Generally responsible for maintaining clean and autoclaved glassware for lab use. From January 2008 to December 2009 (2 years) Senior Research Associate @ Foundation Medicine Sr. Research Associate in Biomarker and Companion Diagnostic Development Group. Primarily focused on developing, validating, and integrating new methods into the Foundation Medicine Computational Pipeline. Additionally contribute to various data mining research projects. New responsibilities include collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to assist planing and validation of companion diagnostic (CDx) products under QSR compliance. From April 2016 to August 2017 (1 year 5 months) Greater Boston Area