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)