Andy Dang
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Vietnamese Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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Hazmat & IATA
-May, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Conflicts of Interest
CITI Program, A Division of BRANYMay, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Emergent BioSolutions
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Scientist
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Jun 2022 - Present
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Novavax
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Research Associate
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Apr 2021 - May 2022
• Support Covid and Influenza projects to be completed in a timely manner • Evaluate immune response generated by vaccine candidate in mice. • Hybridoma Fusion, cell culture, screening and clone selection including cloning and expansion. • Perform antibody characterization by molecular, immunological and virological assays such as ELISA, neutralization assay and Western blot analysis. • Assisting supervisor in data analysis. • General lab organization and maintenance including equipment maintenance and calibration; cost-effective management of material and reagent inventories. Show less
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Catalent Pharma Solutions
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Scientist II
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May 2020 - Apr 2021
Integral team member in moving projects forward toward GMP Manufacturing for clinical trials, registration, improvements of existing processes and products. Support downstream process development of recombinant protein, virus-like particle, and virus from mammalian cells insect cells, or microbes. Deploys knowledge and technical skills to independently design and execute studies. Documents and effectively communicates results of individual executed work through summary presentations, discussions with his/her supervisor, and scientific meetings on a regular basis. Interaction with appropriate members of upstream, analytical and quality control functional areas for purification, analysis and review of documentation. Possesses considerable knowledge and expertise relating to protein purification and analysis and other fundamental lab technologies or platforms Familiarity with molecular-based techniques including protein characterization techniques including SDA-PAGE, Western Blot, and protein quantification assays Knowledge of enzymatic based assays, (ELISA) and BCA. Assist in the development of protein and molecular-based assays and perform relevant assays to support process development. Analyze data and effectively communicate results through scientific meetings, presentations, discussions, and documentation with some input from his/her supervisor. Expands the technical capabilities of the Product Development Analytical Group, such as technology development, use of the literature and systems development Show less
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Henry M Jackson Foundation
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Assistant III/ Laboratory Manager
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Jan 2020 - May 2020
Works in immunology/biochemistry laboratory conducting experiments related to HIV & Opioid vaccines, and liposome-based adjuvants and other adjuvants. Servers as laboratory manger and instructs other technicians and students in standard experimental protocols and proper use of equipment. Ensures all facility safety policies and ensures other laboratory staff work in a safe manner and complete general laboratory tasks. Maintains and oversee staff assigned to maintain inventories of supplies, reagents, chemical and biologicals. Oversee the ordering of these agents by laboratory staff or self. Interfaces on behalf of laboratory personnel with WRAIR support services including medical maintenance, Datatron, medical waste disposal, equipment disposal, and lab coats. Performs laboratory research projects, including collection and organization of data. Makes detailed observations about experiments. Conducts ELISA on animal and human serum, plasma, cell culture supernatants, and ascites fluid for antibodies to lipids and HIV-1 derived recombinant proteins. Assists in the preparation of technical reports, summaries, and protocols. Maintains clear and accurate laboratory records, inventories and logbooks. Performs data entry for research projects and maintains databases. Supervises summer student staff and research assistant I and II staff. Performs other duties as assigned. Show less
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Emergent BioSolutions
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Scientist II
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Oct 2017 - Dec 2019
• Organize, travel to, and supervise the performance of in-life activities including mouse IP injections and cardiac puncture at CROs as company sponsor/quality control• Travel to & conduct inspections and audits of CROs• Preparation & Verification of vaccines• Sample process of bloods and storage of serum/vaccine samples. Sample Management• Plan, design and execute experiments, analyze and verify data and procedures • Perform cell culture (scraping, counting, plating, & feeding cells) and hTNA, and prepare laboratory reagents (MTT, SB, Cell Culture Media, Controls, & Lethal Toxins)• Prepare samples via desorption’s & dialysis for Elisa, Western Blot, & LCMS assays• Execute Elisa & Western Blot Assays• Dilution of test samples using serum for hTNA• Write, review and approve statement of works (SOWs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), study designs, protocols, study forms, and reports• EBSI qualified trainer, but with focus on training and maintaining CRO In-Life personnel qualification. • Management of WBS/project codes.• Review & screen resumes & candidates, and conduct phone and in person interviews.• Preparation of samples and reagents (LDS, NEB, Running Buffer, TBST, etc) to be used on Elisa and Western Blots.• Design forms and procedures for experimental methods and reagent preparation.• Develop and run assay on automation machines (Hamilton Star & Octet)• Use of analytical and experimental softwares (softmax, venus, quantity one) Show less
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Associate Scientist (Contractor)
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Feb 2016 - Oct 2017
• Organize, travel to, and supervise the performance of in-life activities including mouse IP injections and cardiac puncture at CROs as company sponsor/quality control• Travel to & conduct inspections and audits of CROs• Preparation & Verification of vaccines• Sample process of bloods and storage of serum/vaccine samples. Sample Management• Plan, design and execute experiments, analyze and verify data and procedures • Perform cell culture (scraping, counting, plating, & feeding cells) and hTNA, and prepare laboratory reagents (MTT, SB, Cell Culture Media, Controls, & Lethal Toxins)• Prepare samples via desorption’s & dialysis for Elisa, Western Blot, & LCMS assays• Execute Elisa & Western Blot Assays• Dilution of test samples using serum for hTNA• Write, review and approve statement of works (SOWs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), study designs, protocols, study forms, and reports• EBSI qualified trainer, but with focus on training and maintaining CRO In-Life personnel qualification. • Management of WBS/project codes.• Review & screen resumes & candidates, and conduct phone and in person interviews.• Preparation of samples and reagents (LDS, NEB, Running Buffer, TBST, etc) to be used on Elisa and Western Blots.• Design forms and procedures for experimental methods and reagent preparation.• Develop and run assay on automation machines (Hamilton Star & Octet)• Use of analytical and experimental softwares (softmax, venus, quantity one) Show less
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Smithers - Medical Device Testing
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Pathology Technician II
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May 2014 - Feb 2016
• Review multiple study protocol and ensure study tasks and data for pre-clinical research studies are conducted in accordance with established protocols, SOPs, GLPs, and other pertinent regulatory requirements.• Leading and organizing multiple studies and projects, assigning roles for a team, generating study forms, and worksheets, and shipment of samples.• Record observations and collect relevant data via data capture systems and/or hand-generated forms in accordance with GLPs, SOPs, and protocol.• Identify process improvement and write & review SOPs, and train & mentor new technicians• Conduct facility inspections and audits under USDA, FDA, & IACUC guidelines• Shipping under IATA & Hazmat guidelines as needed.• Proficient in technical procedures of Necropsy (prosections of multiple species: rodents, rabbits, canines, & NHPs) & working knowledge of Histology (trimming, embedding, microtoming, processing, staining, and cover slipping.)• Teratology (c-sections, vicerals, skeletals, euthanasia, & sexing) & Reproductive studies involving neonates & pregnant species.• Preparation of stains & fixatives• Maintenance & calibration of equipment (Metrology).• Pricing, account set ups, & scheduling of projected research projects.• Cross-trained in Clinical pathology (processing blood samples, creating & staining slides, & QC slides) & all In-Life technical procedures (see below). Show less
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In-Life Study Technician I-II
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Nov 2011 - May 2014
• Review multiple study protocol and ensure study tasks and data for pre-clinical research studies are conducted in accordance with established protocols, SOPs, GLPs, and other pertinent regulatory requirements.• Leading and organizing multiple studies and projects, assigning roles for a team, generating study forms, and worksheets, and shipment of samples.• Record observations and collect relevant data via data capture systems and/or hand-generated forms in accordance with GLPs, SOPs, and protocol.• Identify process improvement and write & review SOPs, and train & mentor new technicians• Conduct facility inspections and audits under USDA, FDA, & IACUC guidelines• Shipping under IATA & Hazmat guidelines as needed.• Proficient in technical procedures of Necropsy (prosections of multiple species: rodents, rabbits, canines, & NHPs) & working knowledge of Histology (trimming, embedding, microtoming, processing, staining, and cover slipping.)• Teratology (c-sections, vicerals, skeletals, euthanasia, & sexing) & Reproductive studies involving neonates & pregnant species.• Preparation of stains & fixatives• Maintenance & calibration of equipment (Metrology).• Pricing, account set ups, & scheduling of projected research projects.• Cross-trained in Clinical pathology (processing blood samples, creating & staining slides, & QC slides) & all In-Life technical procedures (see below). Show less
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Gaithersburg Veterinary Clinic
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Gaithersburg, MD
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Veterinary Technician
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Oct 2010 - Nov 2011
• Worked with different species of animals to analyze their cases and find reasonable solutions • Interviewed and built rapport with clients and patients in person, and from follow up calls to ensure high quality client satisfaction and retention • Performed, assisted, processed, and documented various laboratory tests (microscopic, CBC urinalysis, cultures, GHP, DHP, cardiac), vaccinations, and surgeries • Scheduled appointments for patients, charged procedures to patient’s accounts, handled cash, credit, and checks, filled medicinal and food orders, and entered inventory and invoices into the system. Show less
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Hunan Village Restaurant & Lounge
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Brooklyn Park, MD
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Server/Bartender
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Jun 2007 - May 2010
• Built rapport with patrons and served various dishes and beverages while ensuring satisfactory service, entertainment, and food. • Managed the establishment opening and closing shifts by preparing the establishment for the day and next, filling out cash and credits reports, and maintaining a sterile environment. • Built rapport with patrons and served various dishes and beverages while ensuring satisfactory service, entertainment, and food. • Managed the establishment opening and closing shifts by preparing the establishment for the day and next, filling out cash and credits reports, and maintaining a sterile environment.
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Vector Marketing
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Independent Contractor
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Jun 2006 - Sep 2006
• Operated and managed my own independent contracting company • Sold Cutco products and various accessories to clients. • Built rapport with clients to sell the product and receive recommendations for potential clients • Worked with cash, credits, checks, money orders, and various payment plans for clients • Worked to build credibility, responsibility, and work ethics • Operated and managed my own independent contracting company • Sold Cutco products and various accessories to clients. • Built rapport with clients to sell the product and receive recommendations for potential clients • Worked with cash, credits, checks, money orders, and various payment plans for clients • Worked to build credibility, responsibility, and work ethics
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Education
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University of Maryland Baltimore County
Bachelor's Degree, Biology -
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Bachelor's Degree, Financial Economics