Jason Wotton
About Jason Wotton
Jason Wotton is a Laboratory Information System Administrator with expertise in instrument interfacing and laboratory informatics. He has over a decade of experience at the Minnesota Department of Health, where he held various roles in molecular biology and laboratory management.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Jason Wotton has held multiple positions at the Minnesota Department of Health since 2007. He served as a Molecular Biologist and Laboratory Coordinator for Atypic HIV-1 Genotyping from 2007 to 2010. He then advanced to the role of Bacteriologist 2 and Molecular Biology Assay and Development Manager from 2007 to 2012. From 2012 to 2019, he continued in the role of Molecular Biology Assay and Development Manager, Laboratory Specialist. Since 2019, he has been working as a Laboratory Information System Administrator, focusing on the configuration and maintenance of laboratory information systems to improve laboratory operations.
Education and Expertise
Jason Wotton's educational background includes studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he focused on Microbiology from 1994 to 1996. He later attended the University of Minnesota from 1996 to 1998. He furthered his education at the University of St. Thomas, achieving a Master of Teacher Education with a focus on Secondary Biology and Multimedia Technology Learning from 2001 to 2004. His expertise lies in instrument interfacing as part of laboratory informatics, and he has played a significant role in implementing Electronic Laboratory Reporting to the CDC using HL7 standards.
Background
Jason Wotton has a diverse background in laboratory science and informatics. He began his career at the Minnesota Department of Health, where he gained extensive experience in molecular biology and laboratory management. His roles have included responsibilities for laboratory coordination and development, as well as managing molecular biology assays. His transition to the role of Laboratory Information System Administrator reflects his commitment to enhancing laboratory operations through technology.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Jason Wotton has contributed to significant advancements in laboratory operations at the Minnesota Department of Health. He played a key role in the implementation of Electronic Laboratory Reporting to the CDC, utilizing HL7 standards to streamline reporting processes. His efforts in laboratory informatics have enhanced the efficiency and effectiveness of laboratory operations, showcasing his expertise in the field.