Nick Miltgen
Senior Labatory Solution Consultant
Parker,CO
Summary
Forward-thinking R&D Scientist with background working productively in lean and dynamic environments. Fluent in Python programming language to develop software within a high-complexity genomics laboratory. Proud team player focused on achieving project objectives with speed and accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Laboratory Solution Consultant
Data Innovations
2022.05 - 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
2012.08 - 2022.04
- 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
2007.01 - 2012.08
- 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
2005.01 - 2007.01
- 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 2003.08 - 2007.05
Center for Mendelian Genetics Workshop -
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 2019.08 - 2019.08
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
2022.05 - Current
Center for Mendelian Genetics Workshop -
University of Washington
2019.08 - 2019.08
Medical Technologist III
The Children's Hospital Colorado
2012.08 - 2022.04
MB - Molecular Biologist (ASCP)CM
2008-02
MLS - Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP)
2007-06
Medical Technologist II
Sequenom Center for Molecular Medicine
2007.01 - 2012.08
Student Researcher
Van Andel Research Institute
2005.01 - 2007.01
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Grand Valley State University
2003.08 - 2007.05
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