Work:
NGI Genomics
Lab Technologist
NGI Qualitative Laboratory
Qualitative Laboratory Technologist
NGI Quantitative Laboratory
Quantitative Laboratory Team Leader/Lead Tech/Lab Technologist
Education:
Los Angeles Trade Tech College
A.A.
University of California Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara, CA
B.S. in Cell and Developmental Biology
El Camino College
A.A. in General Biology, A.A
Skills:
-Familiarity with major Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Cell Biology lab techniques and laboratory instruments/equipments -Trained and worked in cGMP, CLIA compliant laboratory environment -Experienced with both manual and automated sample processing using bio-robots (Qiagen MDX system, Tecan Freedom Evo system) in a high-volume laboratory. -Experienced in various Molecular Biology techniques such as extraction, PCR, LiPA, Southern Blotting, RT-PCR, Bio-Plex assay involving different types of samples: whole blood, blood plasma, serum, CSF, saliva, dehydrated cells, tissues, etc. -Experienced in PBMC (peripheral blood mononuclear cell) processing for HIV and oncology studies. -Extensive involvement in various validation and revision processes of assays, instruments, File Maker Pro database, Microsoft Word and Excel lab tracking forms and SOPs. Served as NGI's QISQ database assistant administrator. -Certified trainer in all the processes in Pre-PCR facility at NGI