Daniel Goodman
About Daniel Goodman
Daniel Goodman is a Clinical Laboratory Process Development Associate I at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in biology, with experience in various roles at Lafayette College and Boston Children's Hospital, and has contributed to significant projects in clinical laboratory settings.
Work at Broad Institute
Daniel Goodman has been employed at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2021 as a Clinical Laboratory Process Development Associate I in the RMS Lab. His role involves contributing to significant projects, including the malaria RTS,S vaccine project and individualized cancer therapy via RNA-Seq. Previously, he worked in the COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing Lab at the Broad Institute from 2020 to 2021, where he played a key role in the COVID testing initiative, performing tasks such as sample receipt and accessioning, RNA extraction, qPCR, and data analysis.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Goodman graduated from Lafayette College with a Bachelor of Science in Biology/Biological Sciences, achieving Departmental Honors for his multidisciplinary senior thesis. He was also a Creative and Performing Arts (CaPA) Scholar, focusing on sculpture. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in clinical laboratory processes and research.
Previous Experience at Lafayette College
At Lafayette College, Daniel Goodman held multiple positions, including Re-Evaluation Chair for the Ambassadors of Lafayette from 2018 to 2019, and a Teaching Assistant from 2016 to 2017. He also served as a Craftsman from 2016 to 2019 and as a Campus Tour Guide for the Ambassadors of Lafayette from 2017 to 2020. His involvement in these roles reflects his commitment to the college community and his leadership skills.
Research Trainee at Boston Children's Hospital
Daniel worked as a Research Trainee in The Briscoe Laboratory at Boston Children's Hospital in 2018 and again in 2019. During his time there, he gained valuable experience in a research environment, contributing to ongoing projects and enhancing his laboratory skills.
Early Work Experience
Before his academic and professional career in laboratory sciences, Daniel Goodman worked as a Soccer Referee for Massachusetts Youth Soccer from 2011 to 2018. He also gained hands-on experience as a Farm Hand at Mass Audubon from 2015 to 2016. These early roles contributed to his development of teamwork and communication skills.