Nick Miltgen
Senior Labatory Solution Consultant
Parker,CO
Summary
Results-driven laboratory leader with over a decade of experience in clinical and molecular diagnostics. Proven expertise in managing complex laboratory operations, implementing innovative solutions, and mentoring cross-functional teams. Adept at strategic planning, client engagement, and driving continuous improvement in high-complexity settings. Strong technical background in genomics workflows, software development, and laboratory automation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Laboratory Solution Consultant
Data Innovations
05.2022 - Current
- Design and implement best practice laboratory solutions for customers and business partners using IM, some very complex in nature.
- Provide expert level support and guidance from pre-implementation through post-live support for instrument connectivity and auto-verification workflows.
- Successfully execute project plans through their completion for assigned service implementations, both independently and as a team.
- Led internal training sessions on new technologies and tools for improved team efficiency and skill development.
- Mentor others on TPS team, including newer staff.
- Performing Genomics focus VOC research to understand how IM can be applied to Genomics testing including next-generation sequencing methodologies and QC management.
Medical Technologist III
The Children's Hospital Colorado
08.2012 - 04.2022
- Designed and implemented three next-generation sequencing workflows in a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Designed and implemented variant confirmation LIMS workflow including: primer design interface, primer QC algorithm, wet-bench processing, and fully integrated MySQL assay storage database.
- Develop and support multi-system integration engine between Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, LIMS, next-generation sequencing (NGS) secondary analysis pipelines, tertiary analysis software, and internal relational database.
- Manage project timelines from prototype design, system integration (via APIs), and testing, to final documentation and end-user training.
- Break down and evaluate user problems using test scripts, personal expertise, log files, and probing questions.
Medical Technologist II
Sequenom Center for Molecular Medicine
01.2007 - 08.2012
- Carried out molecular testing on clinical cell-free fetal specimens in a high-throughput setting
- Identified genomic variants using MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry
- Authored laboratory standard operating procedures
- Developed custom scripting on liquid handling equipment
- Verified laboratory results and prepared laboratory reports
- Performed quality control, calibration, and troubleshooting on instrumentation.
Student Researcher
Van Andel Research Institute
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Amplification and clone size verification of human, canine, mouse, and rat genes from plasmid vectors
- Maintain and validate cDNA microarrays for a microarray core laboratory
- Amplified and performed sequence analysis of patient DNA collected within a CLIA and HIPAA compliant patient care facility for the purpose of mutation analysis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI 08.2003 - 05.2007
Center for Mendelian Genetics Workshop -
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 08.2019 - 08.2019
Skills
Instrument Manager Configuration and Implementation
Detailed Requirements Gathering
Subject Matter Expert - Molecular Diagnostics
Client Requirements Assessment
Clinical Laboratory Science
Clinical Genomics Workflows
Next Generation Sequencing Methodology
Certification
MLS - Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP)
Timeline
Senior Laboratory Solution Consultant
Data Innovations
05.2022 - Current
Center for Mendelian Genetics Workshop -
University of Washington
08.2019 - 08.2019
Medical Technologist III
The Children's Hospital Colorado
08.2012 - 04.2022
MB - Molecular Biologist (ASCP)CM
02-2008
MLS - Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP)
06-2007
Medical Technologist II
Sequenom Center for Molecular Medicine
01.2007 - 08.2012
Student Researcher
Van Andel Research Institute
01.2005 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Grand Valley State University
08.2003 - 05.2007