Megan L. Fouch

• Provides computational support on a DoD contract for experiment design, genome-wide association studies, analysis of gene expression, algorithm and NGS pipeline development.
• Manages and analyzes data using a combination of JavaScript, Python, and UNIX tools.
• Works with a team to provide solutions to maximize the utility, confidence, and rapid reporting of results for large genomic and proteomic data sets.
• Knowledge of Sanger and next generation sequencing technologies including Illumina, MinION, and PacBio.
• Writes and edits client deliverables consisting of white papers, market surveys, SOPs, and memos.

• Employee of the Integrated Defense Solutions division with work performed on a DoD contract aimed at detecting chemical threats.
• Performed LC-MS and LC-HRMS on Agilent and ThermoFisher instruments to detect chemical warfare agents, medicines, opiates, poisons, and explosives.
• Interfaced with government client through meetings, written reports, and training scenarios.
• Properly maintained LC-HRMS equipment through regular technical engineering checks of the internal and external components.

• Deployed OCONUS in support of a DoD contract supporting biological detection capabilities.
• Designed BSL-2 laboratories and installed equipment for microbial forensics.
• Set up and trained lab personnel in a BSL-3 laboratory in an offsite facility.

• Employee of the Life Science division on a DoD contract aimed at detecting biological threats through lab work conducted in CONUS and OCONUS laboratories.
• Performed microbial forensics in a BSL-2 laboratory through immunoassays and next generation sequencing on various platforms including the MiSeq, iSeq, and MinION, followed by analysis with a CLC genomics workbench.
• Organized experimental and field data in written, tabular, and graphic form for preparation of technical reports.
• Certified program trainer for staff to ensure proper performance of analytical procedures, instrumentation, and documentation in accordance with government, company, and ISO standards.
• Performed demonstrations, trainings, and field exercises of biological samples for DoD personnel.
• Primary task lead for the management and implementation of the inventory supply system including training the use of the system, monitoring supplies, and creating purchase requests.
• Wrote market surveys and SOPs based on research performed for DoD requested products.

• Worked on a multitude of projects in collaboration with facilities in Roanoke and Virginia Tech regarding Lyme’s Disease, soybean phytate, and peptidoglycan isolation.
• Analysed protein and metabolite samples on the LCMS-MALDI instrument after multi-step synthesis.
• Discovered research findings of protein analysis and spectrometry peak data from analytical instruments.
• Presented Lyme’s Disease research at the Dennis Dean Undergraduate Research Symposium.