Fortino P.
Bioinformatics Scientist | Genomics & Medical Diagnostics | Innovating through Data-Driven Insights
- Role
- Bioinformatics Scientist Ii at Labcorp
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Fortino P.
As a Bioinformatics Scientist, I leverage cutting-edge genomic technologies (NGS, WGS…
Experience
Bioinformatics Scientist Ii
Sep 2024 — Present
Analyzed NGS, WGS, Sanger, RNAseq, Pacbio, aCGH, and MLPAseq for the validity of copy number and readthrough variants using IGV and self-developed plotsCollaborated and organized integration testing with engineering and LIMS teams to launch features saving over yearlyConducted analysis of aCGH limitations and probe-level genomic analysis to recommend process improvement; lowering COGS equalling ~$2 million saved annually Scoped and led independent initiative to improve tools’ user experience, automate user workflows, and create aCGH autoreviewer automating a quarter of manual reviewTrained in Python, SQL, Datomic, GitHub, and internal APIs to complete JIRA tickets for feature requests, assay launches, and bug fixes. Self-taught R and Nextflow learning Groovy.Assumed interim team lead responsibilities, coordinating high-volume bioinformatic production analysis for 5 months; thereafter hosting a one-on-one to transition back
Education
Georgia State University
Master's degree
2019 — 2021
Georgia State University
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
2015 — 2019
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