Experience

seqWell

• United States
• Biotechnology
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Scientist

  • Apr 2022 - Present



Roche

• Switzerland
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Scientist III

  • Jun 2021 - Apr 2022

  - Independently and collaboratively designed, planned, and performed scientific experiments to deliver a prototype for fungi IVD molecular assay - Performed in-silico primer and probe design analyses for RT-PCR multiplexing - Generated experimental plans critically analyzed and synthesized findings for complex assay troubleshooting which led to assay redesign - Discovered an incompatibility between the stability of a new dye and an existing bioreagent, which prompt a chemistry optimization - Initiated a new interdepartmental research collaboration on a new nucleic acid capture technology - Proven written and verbal communication and presentation skills through group and departmental meetings - Frequently used JMP for statistical analysis, including DOE - Consistently adhere to GLP and safety protocols as well as accurately recorded experiments using ELN Show less



Manning Consulting Group

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Strategy Officer & Life science lead (University of Massachusetts Lowell)

  • Sep 2019 - Jun 2021

  - Spearheaded an assessment of the potential for using university equipment for professional training as a new revenue source and performed financial analyses alongside primary and secondary research to determine the opportunity's viability. Presented findings to the Dean of the nursing school, which would have resulted in up to $60K in new annual revenues for the university. - Managed a multidisciplinary team to provide consultancy to small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and maintained sustainable and high team performance through a positive attitude and goal-oriented team management. Developed a survey and co-authored a 31-page report with recommendations for sustaining business growth by evaluating client product, financial, and HR challenges. Since then, the business has maintained stringent COVID-19 safety protocols, implemented a new catering service, "Family Meals To-Go," to boost sales, and increased its social media presence on Facebook and Instagram. Show less



University of Massachusetts Lowell

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Aug 2016 - Jun 2021

  - Managed extensive project investigating the exposure of nanoparticles in the U.S. food system with the association to intestinal inflammation and permeability, leading to 2 publications currently in submission- Mentored six graduate and undergraduate students- Pioneered the use of stool titanium dioxide as a marker for dietary titanium dioxide exposure- Developed strong oral communication skills through presentations, seminars, and posters, including in world-recognized events to scientific, clinical, and general audiences- Utilized regression analysis to predict an outcome based on predetermined parameters- Developed interpersonal and management skills through 2 external research collaborations (University of Massachusetts Medical Center and Harvard Concord Field Station)- Designed animal diet composition, conducted behavioral assay tests, animal dissection, tissue ascertainment, data analytics, and interpretation- Conducted over 200 clinical survey interviews and retained 150 research participants across two projects (less than 10% drop-out rate in comparison to the average drop-out rate of 20-30% in clinical research) through the adoption of a customer-centric approach- Applied rigorous quality control measures and continuously improved the laboratory work output.- Successfully obtained and initiated measures for maintaining safety and compliance with IACUC, EHS, IRB, and IBC during the execution of research programs- Led cost-saving initiatives for 2 research projects over 3 years; designed, built, and repurposed equipment which saved over $40K in the research budget- Successfully invited and coordinated visits for 25 external scientific professionals as part of scientific seminar series Show less

• • Sep 2016 - May 2019

  I love teaching curious students where I conducted classroom sessions on lab functions as well as review and tutoring programs. I also communicated with a faculty member to improve the skill level of students and improve the course content. We also continuously increased 10% of class enrollment compared to each previous academic year. Inspired students on practical applications on nutrition and health; and anatomy and physiology. Overall quality rating of 5/5 and 100% “would take again” review on ratemyprofessor.com Show less

• • Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

  - Taught group swim lessons which include children with special needs with 1:5 instructor-to-swimmer ratio- Worked together with 4 other instructors for a group swimming lesson- Teaching swimming techniques, swimming strokes, and water safety rules to students- Assisting more experienced swimmers and encouraging them to enhance their swimming abilities- Assessing the progress of students and adjusting teaching programs accordingly- Enforcing ground rules to prevent accidents and injuries Show less



personal fitness trainer

• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Certified Personal Trainer

  • Oct 2015 - Jan 2018

  Motivated individuals on the importance of fitness and nutrition by implementing a structured, strategic, and scientific training program to achieve client’s personal goals while putting emphasis on health and safety. The client achieved his ideal physique with 8% body fat from 22% within 6 months of training. Motivated individuals on the importance of fitness and nutrition by implementing a structured, strategic, and scientific training program to achieve client’s personal goals while putting emphasis on health and safety. The client achieved his ideal physique with 8% body fat from 22% within 6 months of training.



Sharetea (全球加盟總部)

• Taiwan
• Restaurants
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Restaurant Franchisee

  • Mar 2014 - May 2017

  Operated retail location while overseeing company operations, including HR, strategic planning, sales, marketing, finance, procurement, supply chain, and inventory management. Operated retail location while overseeing company operations, including HR, strategic planning, sales, marketing, finance, procurement, supply chain, and inventory management.



Monash University Malaysia

• Malaysia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • 2013 - 2014

  - Performed animal study using Sprague-Dawley rats model - Performed feeding trial using high-fat high-sucrose and white-rice based and black-rice based diet - Performed acclimatization handling, blood pressure reading using tail-cuff method, anesthetization using ketamine and xylazine, exsanguination, blood serum, and plasma processing. - Successfully executed hypothesis testing experiment while demonstrating strong mastery of diverse laboratory analysis skills including Next Generation Sequencing, Microbiome, Experimental Animal care, Biochemical - Performed ELISA and calculations to determine blood glucose, insulin, HOMA-IR, total lipid, HDL, LDL, and chylomicrons. - Performed PCRs, agarose gel electrophoresis, Illumina platform for microbiome analysis Show less



Lee Kum Kee

• Hong Kong
• Food Production
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Quality Research Associate

  • Aug 2012 - Mar 2013

  - Analyzed and evaluated the physicochemical (refractometer, pH meter, water activity meter, accelerated stability testing, sensory evaluation, viscometer, microscopy) and microbiological (bacterial cell culture, aseptic technique) integrity of semifinished and finished products - Enforced excellent standard of safety (hazard assessments) and assurance (packaging material quality controls) in food production to deliver high-quality world-famous products - Experienced in internal audit, Halal certification, GMP, and HACCP Show less