Alex K.

About Alex K.

Young professional with a passion for global health and a unique array of skills to succeed in a large range of positions in biotechnology. With almost seven years working in laboratories, my experience ranges from quality assurance, research and product development, and manufacturing experience in an ISO 13458 /9001, BSL2, cGMP and CAP/ CLIA production setting, to teaching and leading research in an academic setting, working alongside a global network of scientists and health professionals to explore the potential for life saving therapeutics. My varied skillset and instrumentation experience bring to the table a unique perspective to problem solving and goal oriented progress.

Experience

1. Production Support Engineer Ii

   Invitae

   Oct 2024 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Provides troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and automation support to robotic liquid handling systems and instruments to maintain lab production- Evaluates service requests from lab technicians and curates tickets to escalate issues to appropriate departments as needed- Works alongside the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) team to ensure streamlined compatibility with lab processes- Utilizes root cause analysis methods alongside clinical lab personnel and various associated teams to investigate process failures- Monitors automated systems for potential risks to the quality of test results- Qualifies and releases instruments for production use- Manages inventory and documentation for tools, equipment parts and other supplies- Aids in the implementation of new automation processes- Updates lab staff and appropriate teams with regular status updates of support progress- Creates and revises training documentation and SOPs

Education

• The Evergreen State College

  Bachelor’s of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology