Kira Fitzpatrick
About Kira Fitzpatrick
Kira Fitzpatrick is a Genomic Services Scientist at XING Technologies in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, where she has worked since 2021. She specializes in assay development, validation of cancer sequencing assays, and compliance with quality standards.
Work at XING Technologies
Kira Fitzpatrick has been employed at XING Technologies since 2020. Initially, she served as an Assay Development and Services Scientist for four years. In 2021, she transitioned to the role of Genomic Services Scientist, where she has worked for three years. Her responsibilities include contributing to the validation of novel cancer sequencing assays and processing samples for clinical trial biodistribution studies. Additionally, she is responsible for maintaining and generating quality documents that comply with NATA ISO 15189 and GLP standards.
Education and Expertise
Kira Fitzpatrick holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Molecular Biology from The University of Queensland, which she completed from 2018 to 2019. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from the same institution, studying from 2015 to 2018. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in scientific principles and practices relevant to her current roles in genomic services and assay development.
Background
Kira Fitzpatrick is based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. She has developed her career in the field of genomic services and assay development, focusing on cancer research. Her work at XING Technologies reflects her commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and improving clinical outcomes through innovative assay technologies.
Achievements
Kira Fitzpatrick has contributed to significant projects at XING Technologies, particularly in the validation of novel cancer sequencing assays. Her involvement in processing samples for clinical trial biodistribution studies highlights her role in supporting research initiatives aimed at understanding cancer biology. Additionally, her work in maintaining compliance with quality standards demonstrates her commitment to excellence in scientific practices.