• Provide subject matter expertise in the area of analytical assay development, performance and review and analysis of results for customers and partners.

• Support customers and partners in troubleshooting physicochemical and bioanalytical assays.

• Assist customers and partners with the development and writing of grant and contract proposals.

• Responsible for leading and executing the development of novel assays using RT-PCR, LC-MS/MS, and EIA/ELISA platforms.

• Developed a CBD CBN ratio assay to distinguish source of THC positive samples in contested results. Assay utilizes oral fluid matrix and the analysis conducted on Sciex 4500.

• Established Quality Control tracking software to capture QC data.

• Developed a novel SARS-CoV2 multiplex detection assay utilizing custom synthesized products to avoid global logistic disruptions, increased testing capacity from 250 samples a day to 1,500 a day with a theoretical limit of 32,000 per day.

•Created new workflow structures to rectify deficits and trained staff on proper techniques

• Performed onsite evaluation of laboratory processes as related to COVID-19 testing, based on needs assessment implemented a capacity strengthening strategy in alignment with USAID and Palladium program directives.

• In coordination with USAID and Palladium technical team reported to the Honduran Ministry of Health our findings and technical recommendations to help in the COVID-19 response.

• Increased COVID-19 RT-PCR testing capacity of the Honduras National Virology Laboratory from 800 to 3,000+ samples per day.

• Developed and executed training workshop to educate laboratory staff on best practices and troubleshooting as related to COVID-19 testing and molecular biology techniques.

• Developed new LC-MS/MS assay utilizing orthogonal online-SPE sample clean up coupled with hybrid analytical column chemistries in a multiplex set up to develop a 47-analyte assay for toxicology screening and quantification of opiates, amphetamines, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and custom synthetic drugs.

• Provided leadership and direction for development team employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency, resulting in the development, validation, and transfer of 2 new assays in 6 months.

• Implemented new research method to explore ideal sample clean up and chromatography separation through cheminformatics, saving time in development by identifying ideal extraction and chromatographic chemistries based on target analyte structure.

• Taught laboratory technicians LC-MS/MS fundamentals and developed their skill set to take a leading role in the validation and transfer of individual projects

• Perform national level biomonitoring of metabolites indicative of VOC exposure as part of the NHANES and FDA PATH studies (+15,000 samples analyzed per year) utilizing a UPLC-ESI-MS/MS methodology.

• Perform statistical analysis and conducted artificial neural network analysis using JMP.

• Conduct method validation of all new assays and revalidate existing methods to new internal guidance for accuracy, precision, and stability testing.

• Review chromatography integration of fellow chemists to determine the fitness of each analysis for release.

•Overview of the proficiency testing (PT) for the VOC metabolite laboratory in accordance with scheduled timeline and requirements per CLIA and state regulations.

• Utilize CLIA compliant methodology to detect and quantify for the presence of volatile organic compounds in whole blood via GCMS, phthalates, and parabens in urine via LCMS, organic acids in serum via LCMS, and organophosphate pesticide metabolites in urine via GCMS.

• Conducted RT-qPCR screening for Cytomegalovirus.

• Responsible for the training of all new technicians in the LCMS/General Chemistry Department.

• Develop new assay methodology to increase sample recovery, time efficiency, and cut reagent cost

• Design and create a SQL database for storing dengue, chikungunya, zika and entomology data.

• Collaborate in the development of visualizations to support the analysis of dengue, chikungunya, zika and entomology information at all geographic levels.

• Support the design and implementation of processes for the generation of reports and automated information bulletins.

• Coordination assistant responsible for the technical consultants in the field.

• Administrative assistance in quoting and purchasing different laboratory

supplies.

•Responsible for the preparation of administrative reports.

• Responsible for presenting the administrative report to the project

coordinators.

• Development of a sample registration system for SARS-CoV2.

• Development of a system for identification of samples using barcodes.

• Development of the SARS-CoV2 results reporting system.

• Inventory control system creation.

• Assist in the coordination of meetings with the Secretary of Health Honduras, USAID and PAHO

• Support in scientific publications and analysis of statistical and epidemiological data.

• Creation and administration of the system for the identification of samples by barcodes for influenza and dengue samples(one and two dimensions).

• Creation and administration of databases for reception, separation, and storage of samples for the department of virology CNDR (influenza, dengue, HIV, and rotavirus.)

• Creation and administration of databases to report national results Influenza, Dengue HIV, and rotavirus.

• Creation and administration of Technical Databases of Viral Isolation of Influenza and Dengue.

• Creation and administration of PRNT technical databases for Dengue.

• Creation and administration of PBMC technical databases for Dengue.

• Creation and administration of the Inventory System for the Department of Virology supplies Influenza, Dengue, HIV and Rotavirus.

• Creation and administration of the automated system for clinical records for Arbovirus (Hospital Manuel de Jesús Rivera Infectiology Room).

• Creation and administration of the System for information quality control and data quality of Influenza and Dengue.

• Review thesis and thesis protocols.

• Thesis jury for the methodological review.

• Methodological advisor for protocol and thesis.

• Methodological tutor of a scientific research projecting collaboration with private companies.

• Teacher of the Research Methodology, Research Ethics, Epidemiology and Biostatistics classes.

• Evaluation of the SUMEVE computer system.

• Attend the COMISCA Central American Minister of Health Meeting and report agreement.