Sierra Chung
Brooklyn,NY
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Molecular Diagnostic Technologist
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
08.2022 - Current
- Perform molecular profiling tests for patients with solid tumors and hematological malignancies.
- Perform DNA and RNA extraction on various specimen types
- Improved laboratory efficiency by implementing new automated testing procedures for cell-free DNA.
- Assure the accuracy of all tests performed by adhering to the laboratory’s Quality Control SOPs
Molecular Diagnostic Technologist
Acutis Diagnostics
05.2020 - 07.2022
- Evaluate and introduce new material, methods, and equipment to help determine the feasibility and/or adaptability for clinical molecular studies
- Perform genetic/molecular biology procedures involving traditional techniques such as nucleic acid isolation and PCR on clinical specimens
- Implement quality control, calibration, maintenance, and proficiency testing
- Administer routine testing on SARS-CoV-2, Streptococcal pharyngitis, Bordetella, gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract infection, and sexually transmitted infection
- Perform data analysis to validate diagnosis and predict disease severity
Researcher
Freshman Research Immersion Binghamton University
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Complete research into Pseudomonas aeruginosa, multi-drug resistant pathogen to increase knowledge and ability to provide valuable contributions to anti-biofilm therapeutic methods
- Perform molecular, nucleic acid and protein purification techniques like gel electrophoresis, DNA isolation and amplification (RNA), quantification of gene expression, and crystal violet staining
- Maintain laboratory environment and assisted in the upkeep of inventory, logs, and test samples.
Education
Clinical Laboratory Technologist -
The University of The State of New York
04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Integrative Neuroscience
Binghamton University, State University of New York
Binghamton, NY05.2019
Skills
- DNA & RNA extraction
- DNA isolation and amplification (PCR)
- Quality control
- Equipment Operation
- Critical Thinking
- Detail Oriented
Timeline
Molecular Diagnostic Technologist
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
08.2022 - Current
Molecular Diagnostic Technologist
Acutis Diagnostics
05.2020 - 07.2022
Researcher
Freshman Research Immersion Binghamton University
08.2015 - 01.2017
Clinical Laboratory Technologist -
The University of The State of New York
Bachelor of Science - Integrative Neuroscience
Binghamton University, State University of New York
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