Automation Applications Engineer @ Field specialist covering customer application programming, troubleshooting, and training for the southwestern US (California, Arizona, New Mexico) Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Able to meet and exceed customer's expectations when tasked with creating simple/complex applications Persistent troubleshooter; able to deconstruct or research logical problems in order to find sources of issues Created iOS application for intracompany use to help streamline programming of applications and save time From October 2014 to Present (1 year 3 months) Research Associate @ Isolation, sequencing, quantification, and genotyping of over 100 DNA samples per day Oversaw the complete validation and installation of new Chemagen instrument, providing a massive improvement/streamlining to the DNA isolation process. Operator/troubleshooter for Illumina Infinium Assay, a highly sensitive three-day long process that genotypes samples via beadchip plating. Accustomed to handling extremely sensitive (and costly) materials under a high-pressure, high-volume work environment. Programmed, developed, and consolidated new calibration and volume verification programs on Hamilton fluid handler robots. Learned Hamilton IDE programming language to support automation engineering team and optimize current processes. Utilizes AutoHotKey programming language to streamline data harvesting processes from various lab equipment, effectively cutting time spent by 50% From August 2013 to September 2014 (1 year 2 months) Process Development Associate I @ Formulated an average of 3 reagent solutions per week, each with two-day prep time and highly detailed paperwork processing. Often spent entire work shifts in a fast-paced laboratory setting Utilized SAP (ERP) to update inventory, request materials, and perform investigations on system-wide discrepancies Disciplined in GMP, GLP, aseptic technique, adhering to company SOPs, and maintaining strong tendency to double-check coworkers/self in order to maintain correctness Oversaw complete transfer of products from notebook to production level. Interfaced with R&D and Manufacturing to optimize processes Formulated script to automate data entry/data mining processes and increase efficiency, reducing 400+ keystroke process into a 2-keystroke process From November 2012 to August 2013 (10 months) Optometric Assistant @ From October 2011 to May 2012 (8 months) Laboratory Assistant @ From February 2011 to May 2011 (4 months)

B.A., Integrative Biology @ University of California, Berkeley From 2008 to 2012 Westview High School Jeff Cedilla is skilled in: GLP, GMP, Microsoft Excel, Gel Electrophoresis, Microsoft Office, HTML, Photoshop, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office Suite, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, SQL, Biostation, SAP ERP