Jessica Garcia

Facilitated stem cell processing and transplantation at Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute.

• Managed project timelines and coordinated resources for technology initiatives.
• Prepared detailed documentation for system configurations and procedures.
• Collaborated with other technologists in order to develop innovative solutions for customer needs.

Processed all cellular products, including autologous, allogeneic, cord blood, and CAR-T cells.

Ensured accuracy of complex assays through effective validation and timely reporting to clinicians.

Conducted training sessions to elevate staff technical skills and streamline workflows.

Managed quality control processes, leading to decreased repeat testing and significant improvements.

• Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop research protocols and methodologies.
• Set up and maintained high-quality and consistent approach to testing procedures.

Prepared NGS libraries and extracted nucleic acids from clinical samples for sequencing readiness and traceability.

Operated liquid handling and NGS instruments to process high-throughput samples consistently.

Maintained LIMS entries and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and audit preparedness.

Performed routine maintenance on equipment while adhering to safety protocols to minimize downtime.

• Conducted molecular tests using advanced genomic sequencing technologies.
• Operated laboratory equipment and adhered to safety protocols consistently.
• Prepared and maintained detailed documentation of test results and procedures.

Processed clinical cellular products in clean room settings using aseptic techniques to meet regulatory standards.

Maintained competency in cryopreservation, thawing, centrifugation, and handling of modified cells for consistent product quality.

Reviewed automated and manual test results to validate acceptability, supporting release decisions.

Escalated processing and quality issues to enable corrective actions, reducing batch deviations significantly.

Conducted thorough reviews of test results, ensuring compliance before processing products, enhancing quality assurance standards.

• Processed patient data and documentation for clinical trials efficiently.
• Coordinated with research teams to ensure compliance with protocols and regulations.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care initiatives.

Managed compound ordering and solution preparation, achieving significant improvements in sample throughput.

Streamlined intersite logistics to minimize transit delays while ensuring chain of custody.

Collaborated with scientists on service level agreements to facilitate timely experiment completion.

Operated tecan liquid handler, Azenta meticulously, enhancing processing consistency and reducing rework rates.

• Maintained laboratory equipment and ensured proper functioning and calibration.
• Prepared and formulated chemical solutions for various research applications.
• Collaborated with team members to optimize laboratory workflows and processes.

Executed high-throughput lab processes, delivering accurate COVID-19 results within 24 hours.

Mastered all lab procedures using automated equipment for liquid transfer, sample consolidation, and extraction.

Investigated, troubleshot, and triaged processes to ensure operational efficiency.

• Guided troubleshooting of process development issues, improving resolution times.
• Assisted in designing and executing experiments to evaluate process changes' effect on product quality.