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Jonathan Sims

@jonathansims

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I build R Shiny tools and statistical pipelines for clinical laboratory insights.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking opportunities to apply statistical analysis, biology, and application development to deliver critical insights for stakeholders, particularly through R Shiny tools, predictive analysis, and clinical laboratory data.

At Genova Diagnostics, I build R Shiny applications and automated statistical pipelines that turn patient raw data into actionable clinical laboratory results. My work includes a radioimmunoassay results application that eliminated the need for third-party software, anomaly-detection reporting, and custom R packages that identify biomarker drift over time.

I've also developed and validated molecular diagnostic assays, including Illumina sequencing for Blastocystis subtyping, qPCR parasite-load testing, and SARS-CoV-2 detection. I translate stakeholder needs into documented, validated tools and reports using R, RMarkdown, Quarto, SQL, Linux, Bash, and Shiny.

My foundation in cell and molecular biology, laboratory operations, and research helps me connect statistical analysis with real clinical workflows and patient-result quality.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Data Analyst – Statistical Science Team

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Genova Diagnostics

Sep 2021 - Present (5 years)

Developed R Shiny applications for patient result analysis and authored technical documentation. Implemented automated statistical analyses for anomaly detection and created custom R packages for biomarker drift detection.

R R Shiny Quarto SQL Linux BASH Git Docker Machine Learning Statistical Analysis Data Visualization Ggplot2 Plotly Python Pandas NumPy scikit learn

Research and Development Technician

Genova Diagnostics

Jun 2018 - Sep 2021 (3 years 3 months)

Developed assays for pathogen identification and quantification, including Blastocystis subtyping and qPCR assays. Coordinated SARS-CoV-2 assay validation and authored validation reports and SOPs.

Assay Development Validation Data Analysis

Lab Technician I - Molecular Genetics

Genova Diagnostics

May 2016 - Jun 2018 (2 years 1 month)

Performed DNA extraction and sequencing for SNP analysis in a CLIA lab. Utilized automation platforms for high-throughput processing.

DNA Extraction Automation PyroMark

Molecular Biology Research Assistant

University of North Carolina Asheville

Mar 2014 - May 2016 (2 years 2 months)

Conducted research on G protein-cadherin interactions and cancer metastasis. Trained students in lab techniques and contributed to three publications.

Cell Culture PCR Immunoprecipitation Molecular Cloning Research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of North Carolina Asheville

Bachelor of Science, Cell and Molecular Biology

Grade: 3.7

Activities and societies: Received Bernhardt-Perry Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award, 2016; University Research Scholar Distinction, 2016; Distinction in Biology Award, 2016; University Leadership Award Nominee, 2016; Served on Chancellor's discussion panel on importance of undergraduate research, 2015.

B.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology with a GPA of 3.7. Received the Bernhardt-Perry Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award and University Research Scholar Distinction in 2016.