Experience

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  Ardra Inc

  • Canada
  • Biotechnology Research
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Scientific Project Lead

    • Jun 2024 - Present

  • Operations Manager

    • Apr 2021 - Present

    ● Acted as the liaison throughout the life cycle of multi-party research project between sponsor, CRO, and in-house technical team, leading to successful planning, execution, progress, and completion of key research projects.● Secured $1M in government funding and led successful SR&ED applications to boost financial resources.● Ensured grant compliance and maintained accurate records for $200K+ research projects.● Launched project tracking system on Asana to ensure timely project completion and drive continuous improvement.● Developed and implemented SOPs for staff training, logistics, inventory and equipment maintenance for lab operations.● Negotiated supply cost reductions of 8%-13%, reducing overall expenses.● Mentored 5 interns, hired and onboarded 4 team members, establishing a new division and enhancing team productivity.● Developed HR resources to optimize onboarding, training, feedback processes, improving employee integration and retention.● Enhanced company visibility through strategic communication, spearheading rebranding efforts, website launch, increasing LinkedIn following threefold, and representing the company at investor meetings, events and conferences.● Conducted technoeconomic analysis to guide strategic decisions.● Fostered strategic partnerships with incubator management to advance and achieve organizational goals.

  • Scientist

    • Dec 2020 - Mar 2021

    ● Validated designer pathways in engineered strains via enzyme screening and strain phenotyping.● Facilitated technology transfer at CMO by optimizing downstream processing with a safer solvent with equal yield.● Optimized downstream processing at CMO by achieving equal yield with safer solvents.● Led lab management, procurement, inventory control, waste management, and equipment maintenance.● Enforced safety regulatory compliance as the Safety Officer by developing and implementing protocols, leading regular audits, and actively participating in the health and safety committee.

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  Self-Employed

  • Scientific Editor

    • Apr 2020 - Apr 2021

    ● Provided editing services for academic manuscripts, ensured 100% publication rate in peer-reviewed journals.● Provided scientific critique on experimental design, data analysis and interpretation, offering suggestions to enhance the quality and impact of the papers.

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  Tung Hing Furniture & Design Co.

  • Hong Kong

  • Assistant Store Manager

    • Apr 2019 - Dec 2019
    • Hong Kong

    ● Collaborate with the store manager in leading store operations, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow● Liaise between customers, designers, suppliers, and the logistics team to ensure timely delivery of tailor-made furniture● Maintain a safe and clean store environment, complying with health and safety regulations

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  HKG epiTherapeutics

  • Hong Kong

  • Research Scientist

    • Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
    • Hong Kong

    ● Collaborated with international hospitals on clinical research projects for ultra-early cancer diagnostics.● Advanced prediction models by optimizing parameters for NextGen sequencing experiments with clinical samples and data.● Developed automation SOP for bench work experiments, enhancing throughput, accuracy, and reproducibility.● Trained and led 4 junior researchers in conducting experiments and scientific documentation.● Designed templates for client reports and co-developed advertising materials with marketing team.

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  University of Toronto

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Course Instructor for Engineering Communication

    • Sep 2014 - Apr 2016
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    ● Empowered students with the ability to effectively communicate technical information, deliver presentations, collaborate in teams and interact professionally through interactive classes.

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  University of Hong Kong

  • Hong Kong

  • Research Assistant

    • Oct 2012 - May 2013
    • Hong Kong

    ● Collaborated with material scientists to analyze the anti-bacterial activities of nanoparticles.● Provided microbial expertise in experimental design, execution, and data analysis for microbial tests, resulting in 3 high-impact papers with over 580 citations.

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  Andy Mohan HK

  • Hong Kong

  • Secretary

    • May 2007 - Aug 2007
    • Hong Kong

    ● Led office administrative tasks, ensuring efficient office operations● Coordinated with external manufacturer for timely arrival of products● Managed and prepared documentation for oversea shipments