Experience

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  Csusb, student leadership & development

  Apr 2008 - Jun 2011

  Student assistant

  Responsible for organization and coordination of the freshman and parent orientation programs.Supervised, trained, and hired new orientation leaders.Worked with multiple on campus departments, vendors, organizations, and professionals. Gained valuable and effective professional, communication, and team leadership skills.Assisted in new/transfer student advising and registration. Presenter for on campus student life as well as a regional presenter for evening programming. Maintained and updated office supplies, budget, presentations, and student files. Show less

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  Usda-ars

  Feb 2011 - Sept 2011

  Biological science technician

  Participated in head research project for determining the genomic sequence of HLB virus, familiarizing myself with primer design, BLAST, Contig alignment, Microbiology and Molecular Biology Techniques. Plant and Psyllid DNA/RNA extractions, PCR, RT-qPCR for the detection of Viroids.Prepared and analyzed ELISA samples for Citrus Exocortis Viroid.Attended and participated in other research facilities such as Citrus Research Board and UCR Biology department.

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  Ambry genetics

  Aug 2012 - Apr 2022

  Approved Next Generation Sequencing experiments for downstream laboratory processing. Analyzed and resulted targeted and SNP microarrays, sanger sequencing, and MLPA test results. Monitored stat, surgery pending, and special project samples in the lab and ensured proper communications are made within LIMS system of sample delay and expected test results. Managed and audited multiple worklist within the lab to ensure all samples are on track and accounted for. Worked with business analyst, project managers, and IT dev to further improve CNV/deldup resulting workflows. Served as the microarray point of contact for the clinical lab by overseeing analysis software(s) and training new staff. Oversaw microarray processing, staff performance, and resulting metrics. Routinely reviewed CNV/deldup variants to further improve resulting efficiencies. Show less

  • Technical Systems Supervisor, MB (ASCP) CGMBS

    Dec 2021 - Apr 2022

  • Microarray Laboratory Supervisor

    Dec 2019 - Dec 2021

  • Technical Systems Supervisor

    Jul 2017 - Dec 2019

  • Microarray Lead Technologist, MB (ASCP) CGMBS

    Aug 2014 - Jul 2017

  • Clinical Genetics Molecular Biologist Scientist Trainee

    Jul 2013 - Jul 2014

  • Laboratory Technician

    Aug 2012 - Jul 2013
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  Uci health

  Jul 2022 - Nov 2022

  Clinical laboratory scientist, pd

  Processed and reported multiple diagnostics tests in a high-volume laboratory setting. Tests include SARS-Covid, HIV, HBV, HCV, CTNG, BK, and CMV. Experience using multiple automated processing systems such as Beckman’s Biomeck liquid handler, and Abbot’s Alinity & M2000 Real Time Systems. Performed RT PCR, parallel testing, and monthly quality testing.

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  Bionano genomics, inc.

  Jan 2023 - Nov 2023

  Software application scientist

  Provided exceptional customer and technical support to VIA (Variant Interpretation Application) customers. Served as a front-line customer-facing representative to address and solve customer issues. Oversaw successful software installations (on Linux, Windows, AWS environments), customer trainings, as well as established and maintained strong customer relationships. Supported customers in processing NGS data from Illumina (NextSeq, NovaSeq, iScan) instruments. As well as processed microarray data from various platforms. Worked closely with sales to ensure accounts in the US and LATAM were satisfied. Supported presale activities such as new customer demos, onsite visits, and conference booth support. Provided customer feedback to development teams for potential software enhancements as well as conduct testing of new software builds and features. Show less

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  Los angeles county department of public health

  Mar 2024 - now

  Clinical laboratory scientist