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Ann Nguyen

Lake Forest,CA

Summary

Associate scientist with a Bachelor's degree in Molecular Cell Biology offering three years of experience in a cGMP CDMO facilities. Experiences in the routine testing of cell-based and non-cell-based assays within BLS-2 environment. Highly motivated and actively seeking out new challenges.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Scientist

Nitto Avecia Pharma Services
Irvine, CA
06.2023 - Current

Utilized aseptic techniques to mammalian cell lines to perform routine bioassay testing, including ELISA, cell-based immunoassays, and flow cytometry assays, on biopharmaceutical product samples in accordance with cGMP requirements, company policies, and procedures.

  • Growing and maintaining multiple mammalian cell lines, such as HEK293T, CHO, and Jurkat. Techniques include thawing, conducting harvest procedures and passaging cell culture.
  • Conducted cell and non-cell-based assays for GIPR, IFNb, p40/TL1a, PD-1, influenza, and SARS-CoV-2 using techniques of flow cytometry, ELISAs, and cell-based assays.
  • Operated a FACScalibur to perform flow cytometry testing on vaccine product, and conducted ELISAs and cell-based assays, utilizing Softmax Pro for data analysis.
  • Peer-reviewed data, LIMS and client eLN to ensure accuracy and investigated abnormal results by thoroughly examining results, worksheets, and data logs for precision.

Chemist I

Nitto Avecia Pharma Services
Irvine, CA
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Performed and review routine wet chemistry testing such as gravimetry and titrimetry per USP, EP, JP, JPE, Chinese Pharmacopeia, FDA regulations, and industry standards.
  • Demonstrated competence in various apparatus and instrumentation analysis: FTIR, UV/Vis, TOC, pH meter, conductivity etc.
  • Reviewed raw material specifications prior to use in order to ensure they meet required quality standards.
  • Investigated causes of contamination or unexpected variations in test results in order to determine root cause of problems.

Laboratory Technician III

Robinson Pharma Inc.
Santa Ana, CA
03.2021 - 06.2022
  • Executed assigned assays using UPLC/HPLC on raw material and finished products following standard operating procedures (SOP's), analytical procedure (AP's) while maintaining compliance with FDA, cGMP, GLP regulators and company policies
  • Performed routine testing vitamins D3, K1, beta carotene, DHEA, curcuminoid, quercetin ensuring the conformity and quality of finished products as well as the content and purity of raw materials
  • Processed data and chromatography integration using software Empower 3.

Education

Master of Science - Microbiology And Cell Science

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
05-2026

Bachelor of Science - Molecular Cell Biology and Physiology

California State University
Long Beach, CA
12-2022

Associate of Science - Science

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA
12-2017

Skills

  • Cell Cultures
  • ELISA
  • Binding Assays
  • Peer review
  • CAPAs
  • Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
  • Stability Studies
  • Laboratory Skills

Instrument and Software Experiences

  • FACScalibur Flow Cytometer
  • NC-200 Cell Count
  • SpectraMax Plate Reader
  • Plate Washer
  • pH meter
  • CryoExtra
  • Single-channel,multi-channel pipettes
  • LIMS, eLN
  • SoftMax® Pro 7.2 GxP Software

Timeline

Associate Scientist

Nitto Avecia Pharma Services
06.2023 - Current

Chemist I

Nitto Avecia Pharma Services
06.2022 - 06.2023

Laboratory Technician III

Robinson Pharma Inc.
03.2021 - 06.2022

Master of Science - Microbiology And Cell Science

University of Florida

Bachelor of Science - Molecular Cell Biology and Physiology

California State University

Associate of Science - Science

Santa Ana College
Ann Nguyen