Hernan Cortez

Hernan Cortez is an Associate Scientist at Novogene Corporation since March 2018, specializing in library preparation and RNA/DNA extractions for Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS). Key responsibilities include performing DNA and RNA extractions from diverse biological samples, conducting quality control using Agilent and fragment analyzer technologies, and ensuring compliance with GLPs and SOPs. Recognized as Lab Employee of the Year in 2019, Hernan previously held positions at LakePharma, Inc., where efforts contributed to therapeutic antibody discovery, and Monsanto Company, focusing on sterility testing in a bacteriology department. Hernan's experience also includes microbiology at Olam SVI, antibody generation at UC Davis/NIH NeuroMab Facility, and administrative support at Colusa Regional Medical Center. Hernan holds a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of California, Davis.