Rachel Fainkichen

Rachel Fainkichen's work experience includes various roles at different companies. At Variantyx, they worked as an Automation Support Engineer, where they developed manufacturing methods, assisted in the development of sequencing methods, and performed liquid class verification. Rachel also had a role as an NGS Clinical Laboratory Technologist, processing specimens for high complexity testing. Prior to that, Rachel worked as an Assistant Quality Assurance, where they wrote and maintained policies and procedures, managed tracking databases, and created analytical reports.

At the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Rachel had multiple roles. Rachel was a Core Intern, responsible for operating a motion capture lab and collecting and analyzing data for a study. Rachel also served as a Lead Research Assistant, configuring equipment and prepping study kits. Additionally, Rachel worked as a Grading Teaching Assistant, grading assignments and leading oral assessments for an engineering class. Rachel had previous experience as an Undergraduate Research Assistant, transporting equipment, retrieving data, and overseeing MRI scans. Before that, Rachel worked as a Franklin Dining Commons Employee, gaining experience in various roles and developing customer service skills.

Rachel also worked at BUILD UMass, where they held roles such as Director of Business Development and Product Manager. As Director of Business Development, they managed business relations and trained new business developers. As a Product Manager, they oversaw software development teams and ensured project completion.

Overall, Rachel Fainkichen has a diverse range of experience in fields such as automation, laboratory testing, quality assurance, research, and business development.

Rachel Fainkichen completed their high school education at Algonquin Regional High School from 2014 to 2018, earning a High School Diploma. Following that, they pursued a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering with a focus on Biomechanics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 2018 to 2022.