Erin La Roche
About Erin La Roche
Erin La Roche is a Clinical Laboratory Manager specializing in Sequencing at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where she has worked since 2022. She has a background in Biomedical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and has held various roles at the Broad Institute and UMass Medical School.
Work at Broad Institute
Erin La Roche has held multiple positions at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. She started as a Laboratory Coordinator from 2018 to 2021, where she contributed to various laboratory operations. In 2021, she transitioned to the role of Clinical Laboratory Supervisor, serving for 11 months. Currently, she is the Clinical Laboratory Manager - Sequencing, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees sequencing operations, ensuring the laboratory meets clinical standards and efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Erin La Roche earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biomedical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. She attended the institution from 2011 to 2014, gaining foundational knowledge and skills in biomedical engineering principles. This educational background supports her current responsibilities in clinical laboratory management and sequencing.
Background in Research
Prior to her tenure at the Broad Institute, Erin La Roche worked as a Research Intern at UMass Medical School in 2013. During this 11-month internship, she gained practical experience in a research environment, which contributed to her professional development in the biomedical field.
Career Progression
Erin La Roche's career has shown a clear progression in the clinical laboratory field. Starting as a Research Intern, she moved on to roles with increasing responsibility at the Broad Institute. Her experience as a Laboratory Coordinator laid the groundwork for her subsequent positions, culminating in her current role as Clinical Laboratory Manager - Sequencing.