Karen Emmith
Byfield,MA
Summary
Intuitive and value-driven leader, who works collaboratively across a broad landscape of cross-functional groups. Detail-oriented professional that is always focused on delivering results for both the clients and company. Innovative and motivated to build teams that empower all members to recognize their potential and create a culture of trust and inclusion.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director of Data Informatics, Center for the Development of Therapeutics
BROAD INSTITUTE
Cambridge, MA
10.2006 - 06.2024
- Created a roadmap for data information to create safe yet accessible environments for therapeutic research data.
- Managed and maintained the application and database server upgrades to ensure all the systems continue to work effectively and securely. Successfully completed with minimal impact to end users and daily workflows.
- Built a more secure and efficient data management system to ensure that the organization was able to reduce storage costs by 50% and reduce risk of data breach. Worked closely with the institute's technical teams in IT and Information Security bringing the platform's data management system into compliance with standard policies.
- Created a strategy to move the platform off the legacy LIMS system by gradually migrating components of the system over three years. 90% completed during tenure resulting in a more streamlined, effective, relevant workflow and positive user experience.
- Managed the software development aspects of the strategic moves needed by the organization to ensure the work was done on time and within budget using Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies.
- Instituted a data stewardship policy to raise awareness of data storage costs and security, resulting in overall reduced cost reduction of 125K within three months.
- Developed overall strategy to move from on-premises custom software solutions to SaaS and other cloud-based integrated solutions to reduce the need to upgrade on-premises infrastructure.
- Provided oversight on the support desk for integrated solutions including Dotmatics, Gendata, Pipeline Pilot, Cellario, Compound Inventory, SDMS, and LIMS.
- Manager of Informatics, Center for the Development of Therapeutics (05/2014 – 07/2021)
- Provided project management support using Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.
- Managed all third-party affiliations and worked with institute technical teams to ensure all integrations were functioning to spec.
- Worked closely with end users providing training and support as needed and through scheduled seminars.
- Collaborated with research groups, the institute, and beyond to define data workflow plans.
Application Engineer, Chemical Biology Platform
BROAD INSTITUTE
Cambridge, MA
04.2007 - 05.2014
- Provided service desk support for the institute and training for end users. Developed custom data workflows using Pipeline Pilot alleviating the need for fully developed software solutions in special cases. Created training opportunities and outreach strategies to build awareness of the platform’s capabilities.
- Consultant – Chemical Biology Program (10/2006 – 04/2007)
- Provided guidance and management for data entry project supporting cancer research. Developed custom data analysis workflow.
Director of Operations
METRIGENIX
Woburn, MA and Toronto, ON
06.2002 - 04.2006
- Managed daily operations of novel and cutting-edge microarray technology including process development and optimization, task scheduling for production of BioGrid arrays, quality control, quality assurance, laboratory management, technical training, inventory control, facility maintenance, and customer support.
- ALPHAGENIE, Woburn, MA (01/1997 – 04/2002)
- Manager, Microarray and Sequencing Technology
- Product and operational manager of microarray production laboratory including microarray scheduling, preparation, production, order fulfillment, GMP certification, and SOP development. Developer of automated processes in support of microarray and sequencing activities. Efforts in this role resulted in a 90% decrease in turn-around time and significant improvements in quality assurance.
Teaching Assistant – Reading Specialist
IPSWICH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Ipswich, MA
09.1996 - 01.1997
- SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Salem, MA (09/1994 – 06/1996)
- Chapter One Tutor
Education
Candidate, Associate of Science - Biotechnology
NORTH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Danvers, MABachelor of Science, summa cum laude - Elementary Education, Music Minor
SALEM STATE COLLEGE
Salem, MACertified All-Around Machinist Program - undefined
GE AEROSPACE
Lynn, MASkills
Collaboration
Problem solving
Leadership
Conflict management
Software integration
Strategic planner
Mentoring
Data management and security
Result-driven
Relationship building
Infrastructure maintenance
Innovative thinker
Customer service support
Data workstream development
Ethical decision maker
Certification
- Project Management Professional, PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
- ITIL Foundation LEAN Certification, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE LIBRARY
- Certified All-around Machinist, MASSACHUSETTS
Timeline
Application Engineer, Chemical Biology Platform
BROAD INSTITUTE
04.2007 - 05.2014
Associate Director of Data Informatics, Center for the Development of Therapeutics
BROAD INSTITUTE
10.2006 - 06.2024
Director of Operations
METRIGENIX
06.2002 - 04.2006
Teaching Assistant – Reading Specialist
IPSWICH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
09.1996 - 01.1997
Candidate, Associate of Science - Biotechnology
NORTH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science, summa cum laude - Elementary Education, Music Minor
SALEM STATE COLLEGE
Certified All-Around Machinist Program - undefined
GE AEROSPACE