Reyna Tillman
About Reyna Tillman
Reyna Tillman is a Bioautomation Engineer II at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in laboratory automation and has held various positions in the field, including roles at Oxford Immunotec and Conagen.
Work at Broad Institute
Reyna Tillman has been employed at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard as a Bioautomation Engineer II since 2019. In this role, she focuses on developing automated protocols and systems to enhance laboratory efficiency. Her work contributes to the institute's mission of advancing biomedical research through innovative automation solutions.
Previous Experience in Laboratory Automation
Before joining the Broad Institute, Reyna Tillman worked at Oxford Immunotec as an Associate Laboratory Automation Engineer for eight months in 2019. She also served as a Medical Technologist II at the same organization from 2017 to 2019. Her experience in laboratory automation includes collaboration with the Compound Management team to develop automated protocols for liquid handling systems.
Education and Expertise
Reyna Tillman earned her Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Delaware, where she studied from 2012 to 2015. Her educational background supports her expertise in laboratory automation and bioengineering. She serves as a technical expert in evaluating new devices and systems for high throughput screening processes.
Career Development and Roles
Reyna Tillman's career includes various roles that have shaped her expertise in laboratory settings. She worked as a Research Assistant at Conagen from 2016 to 2017 and as a Service Sales Intern at Agilent Technologies from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she gained experience as a Laboratory Assistant at DuPont through Precision Resource Company in 2015.
Training and Documentation Skills
In her current role, Reyna Tillman provides training on written standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process documentation for high throughput screens. This aspect of her work ensures that laboratory staff are well-equipped to follow established protocols, contributing to the overall efficiency and reliability of laboratory operations.