Cheng Saechao
Summary
Detail-oriented biomaterials chemist skilled in managing biological specimen handling, ensuring quality assurance documentation, and adhering to rigorous regulatory compliance, with a robust background spanning over 20 years in laboratory environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
R&D Chemist, Biomaterials
Avantor Sciences
Carpinteria, California
04.2012 - Current
- Executed experiments to advance product development and process optimization, directly resulting in invention disclosures and accelerating the R&D pipeline.
- Meticulously documented complex experimental data and test results in strict compliance with cGMP standards, ensuring 100% data integrity and audit readiness.
- Strengthened laboratory safety by 25% and maintained zero OSHA-recordable incidents through the delivery of certified EOP and SOP training for R&D associates.
- Optimized chemical yields and reaction efficiency by precisely applying catalysts and complex mixtures, producing high-fidelity documentation to support downstream R&D.
- Minimized operational downtime by partnering with the calibration team to execute rapid equipment repairs.
Campaign Photographer
UC Davis
Davis, CA
03.2006 - 07.2011
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create campaign visuals that helped raise $117.6M from 40,000+ donors.
- Maintained photography equipment worth over $100K, ensuring 100% gear readiness and zero equipment-related downtime during high-profile shoots.
- Produced high-quality photography for UC Davis Magazine, improving the visual storytelling and clarity of complex features for a broad readership.
- 100% accuracy with photo metadata entry, organized, and archived digital photographs for easy access and retrieval.
- Edited photos using Adobe Photoshop to increase social media engagement by 25% and ensured a consistent UC Davis aesthetic.
Lab Technician
PathLogic
Sacramento, California
03.2003 - 06.2004
- Precision-engineered high-quality renal biopsy sections at 3–4 microns using advanced microtomy, ensuring optimal tissue morphology for critical diagnostic staining and pathology review.
- Systematized specimen preparation for high-throughput analysis by strictly executing validated methodologies and safety protocols, ensuring 100% compliance with regulatory standards
- Managed inventory of reagents and supplies, ensuring uninterrupted laboratory operations.
- Maintained laboratory equipment through calibration checks and troubleshooting, minimizing downtime.
- Maintained audit-ready laboratory environments by optimizing organizational workflows and sanitation standards, directly contributing to peak operational efficiency and seamless safety compliance.
Lead Laboratory Technician
Outpatient Pathology Associates
Sacramento, California
03.1998 - 03.2003
- Expertly processed FNA and cytology specimens using the Diff-Quik staining method, consistently delivering high-contrast cellular morphology for immediate adequacy evaluations.
- Expedited diagnostic workflows by providing high-level grossing assistance, ensuring the meticulous preparation and secure transport of surgical tissue specimens for downstream processing.
- Supervised daily laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and maintaining high-quality workflow.
- Trained new technicians on laboratory procedures and equipment, enhancing team competency and efficiency.
- Accessioned specimens into the laboratory database system.
- Disposed of laboratory materials and samples using well established guidelines and instructions.
- Conducted insurance verification calls to confirm coverage and reduce billing discrepancies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA06-2007
Skills
- Biological specimen handling
- Hazardous material handling
- cGMP
- Quality Assurance
- Regulatory compliance
- Laboratory safety
- Standard operating procedures
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Equipment Troubleshooting
Timeline
R&D Chemist, Biomaterials
Avantor Sciences
04.2012 - Current
Campaign Photographer
UC Davis
03.2006 - 07.2011
Lab Technician
PathLogic
03.2003 - 06.2004
Lead Laboratory Technician
Outpatient Pathology Associates
03.1998 - 03.2003
Bachelor of Arts -
University of California, Davis