After completing undergraduate degrees in Forensic Science and Biology from the University of New Haven, and a Professional Science Master Degrees in Applied Genomics from the University of Connecticut, I joined the Jackson Laboratory as a Research Assistant focusing on microbiome research (with a focus on method development, nucleic acid extraction and NGS library production). After several years of this work and teaching myself how to use a Tecan Freedom Evo automated liquid handler, I transitioned to working as a Field Applications Specialist for the Scientific Instrument Services department. I support many of our Scientific Services by programming, testing, and validating methods on their automated liquid handler instruments. I also work with these teams to evaluate protocols for feasibility, evaluate new automation equipment to find the solution that works for each lab's unique needs, and train members of the lab on their operation. I enjoy bringing in new protocols to the lab to make lab members' lives easier, and working across a wide variety of science, from NGS library preps to cellular biology screens to protein sciences research.
