Samantha McGovern

• Compensation: $96,000
• Duration: ~ 4 1/2 years
• Supervisor/Manager Name: Jacqueline Dion
• Supervisor/Manager Email: jdion@broadinstitute.org
• Worked with the Genomics Platform Extractions Team handling clinical biological samples for RNA/DNA extraction and product quality control
• Documented changes and issues throughout lab processes
• Analyzed data, helped troubleshoot efforts
• Assisted in the creation of automation scripts in the wet lab
• Mentored and trained new team members
• Assisted logistics, planning, and testing of procedural changes in the lab
• Led organizational efforts to maximize the use of lab space
• Scheduled team members to ensure that project deadlines were met
• Wrote various SOPs to ensure proper laboratory practice
• Utilized Life Sciences expertise to create clinical laboratory processes
• Successfully oversaw lab experiments to manage risk while training new team members
• Organized the layout of the laboratory to improve efficiency
• Reported quality results in order to reduce error rates
• Utilized management skills to implement new procedures in the development of innovative laboratory processes

Sabeti Lab - Covid Whole Genome Sequencing (SARS-CoV-2 amplicon sequencing)

(First U.S. location to begin tracing whole genome sequencing)

• Amplified Sequencing from dnRNA
• Performed DNase and Ribosomal RNA Depletions
• Synthesized cDNA with SSIII or SSIV
• Nextera XT Library Construction
• Spearheaded efforts to utilize automation by collaborating with the Genomics Platform, doubling the number of samples extracted

• Gymnastics coach part time while finishing my last college course
• Moved after graduation
• Compensation: $12/hr
• Duration: 2019
• Supervisor/Manager Name: Cori
• Supervisor/Manager Email: portsmouth@atlanticgym.com
• Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve technique and performance.
• Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
• Coordinated with other instructors and coaches to determine student advancement and progress.
• Developed lesson plans and routines for individual students to meet personal goals and abilities.

• Compensation: $14/hr
• Duration: 1yr//2mo
• Reason for Leaving: Relocation
• Supervisor/Manager Name: Trisha Crowe
• Supervisor/Manager Email:
• Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
• Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
• Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
• Influenced positive change within the organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.