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Resume

Professional Experience

July 2020 – October 2024

Princeton University – COVID-19 Clinical Laboratory

General Supervisor

• Established and managed a CLIA-certified laboratory, processing over 25,000 patient samples per week during the pandemic.

• Performed routine instrument maintenance, calibrations, and quality control checks on diagnostic equipment in accordance with manufacturer and regulatory specifications.

• Validated new clinical assays (including an FDA EUA-approved COVID-19 saliva test), ensuring accurate specimen testing and rapid turnaround times.

• Oversaw daily operational procedures including temperature/humidity monitoring of lab equipment and documentation of QC processes.

• Supervised, trained, and evaluated over 25 technicians and students while ensuring adherence to SOPs and regulatory compliance.

February 2015 – July 2020

RUCDR Infinite Biologics, Rutgers University

Clinical Lab Technician / Operational Team Leader

New Brunswick, NJ

• Processed patient specimens including whole blood, plasma, and serum; performed nucleic acid extractions, qPCR, and library preparations on Illumina platforms.

• Automated key laboratory workflows to increase efficiency and accuracy in high throughput testing environments.

• Managed routine instrument maintenance, quality control, and troubleshooting, ensuring continuous and reliable laboratory operations.

• Assisted in developing and validating clinical assays, including COVID-19 diagnostic tests, ensuring compliance with CLIA and CAP standards.

May 2006 – February 2015

RUCDR Infinite Biologics, Rutgers University

Scientist / Technology Developer & Project Manager

New Brunswick, NJ

• Led multiple projects involving custom workflow development, assay validation, and high-throughput testing methodologies.

• Streamlined laboratory processes to improve turnaround times and maintain high quality diagnostic standards.

• Provided technical guidance and performed instrument troubleshooting to support clinical testing operations.

Education

2003

Bar-Ilan University

MS in Biotechnology

Ramat Gan, Israel

2001

Bar-Ilan University

BS in Cellular Molecular Biology

Ramat Gan, Israel

Professional skillset

Clinical Genomics

Molecular Diagnostics

Regulatory Compliance

High-Throughput Workflows

Languages

English (native)

Russian (native)

Hebrew (native)

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