Doctoral researcher with 8+ years of hands-on experience in Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), specializing in the design, optimization, and execution of complete wet-to-dry lab workflows. My work spans sample preparation, library construction, sequencing (Illumina, Oxford Nanopore, MGI), and advanced data analysis using R and reproducible pipelines. I bring a unique combination of deep technical knowledge, lab operational experience, and computational proficiency. Whether working with clinical, environmental, or industrial samples, my focus remains on delivering accurate, scalable, and efficient sequencing solutions that can be adapted to diverse applications. 🔬 Technical Expertise NGS Platforms Hands-on experience with short-read (Illumina) and long-read (Oxford Nanopore) sequencing technologies across diverse research and diagnostic applications Library Preparation Skilled in whole genome, whole exome, targeted amplicon, and metabarcoding workflows; experienced with manual and automated methods using Agilent, Opentron, SPT Labtech and Integra systems. Molecular Techniques DNA/RNA extraction, PCR/qPCR from complex sample types including soil, water, blood, FFPE, and tissue Bioinformatics & Data Analysis NGS pipeline development, statistical modeling, and ecological data interpretation using R and domain-specific tools Computational Skills Programming & Scripting: R (advanced), Bash, Python (basic) Workflow & Resource Management: HPC environments using SLURM, containerization with Singularity Reproducible Workflows: Git, GitHub, R Markdown, Quarto, and Shiny for collaborative development, version tracking, and interactive reporting 💼 Professional Background NGS Research Associate, MedGenome (CAP-accredited lab) Assistant Manager – Molecular Biology, LifeCell International Technical Sales & Application Specialist (NGS instruments & reagents, Gulf region) Published researcher with academic–industry collaborations 🎯 Career Objective Seeking roles such as Field Application Scientist, Bioinformatics Specialist, or NGS Workflow Lead in clinical genomics, biotech, agrigenomics, or diagnostics, where I can contribute deep sequencing expertise across lab and data domains.