Flo Ramirez

Flo Ramirez is an experienced NGS Applications Specialist and Associate Facilities Manager at the University of California, Berkeley, with a focus on preparing samples and operating sequencers for both short-read and long-read sequencing. Previous positions include NGS Applications Technician at Illumina, Development Associate at Sangamo Therapeutics, and Clinical Laboratory Associate at Natera, where responsibilities encompassed DNA library preparation, deep sequencing assays, and equipment maintenance. Flo's early career includes roles at UC Irvine as a Campus Representative and Public Information Officer, alongside research as an Undergraduate Researcher in bioinformatics. Flo holds a Bachelor of Science in Genetics and Anthropology from UC Irvine, complemented by foundational studies in genetics at Glendale Community College.