Dynamic Cell Culture Manufacturing Associate at Amgen with expertise in aseptic techniques and production operations. Proven ability to enhance process efficiency and ensure compliance with GMPs. Strong collaborator and problem solver, adept at monitoring critical parameters to optimize cell line viability and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cell Culture Manufacturing Associate
Amgen
Thousand Oaks
11.2024 - Current
Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to ensure consistency and compliance in all upstream cell culture activities.
Utilize aseptic techniques to maintain sterile work environments, minimizing contamination risks during media preparation, inoculation, and sampling.
Executed routine cell culture operations—seeding, expansion, feeding, and cell bank maintenance—to ensure optimal growth and viability of production cell lines.
Monitored critical process parameters (e.g., temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen) in bioreactors, adjusting values to maintain target conditions.
Conducted in-process sampling and analyses—cell counts and viability—to evaluate culture performance and identify deviations promptly.
Document all activities accurately in batch records and laboratory notebooks, ensuring traceability and regulatory compliance.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams—Quality, Engineering, Process Development—to troubleshoot issues, implement process improvements, and enhance production yields.
Adhere to safety protocols and actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to uphold Amgen's high quality and safety standards.
Patient Transport
UCLA Medical Center
Los Angeles
09.2018 - Current
Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
Collaborated with CNAs, nurses, and physicians to ensure patient stability and safe, event-free transport.
Assisted with lifting and handling patients using safety equipment and transported requisitioned supplies to assigned treatment areas.
Computer Vision Research Intern
NTU
Remote
06.2023 - 11.2024
Developed AI, deep learning, and computer vision solutions in collaboration with teams to solve problems, transforming raw data to meet machine learning algorithm requirements.
Devised innovative approaches to eliminate non-patient individuals from video using inpainting and tracking strategies, enhancing accuracy of patient monitoring in computational molecular design.
Conducted research in computational metabolomics laboratory
Presented talks on specific projects, problems currently under consideration, importance of projects and breakdowns of outcomes versus objectives.
Undergraduate Researcher
Macdonald Research Laboratory Zaitlen Lab
Los Angeles
08.2022 - 10.2024
Develop and implement advanced statistical and computational methodologies to elucidate the genetic underpinnings of complex phenotypes, utilizing extensive genetic and functional genomic datasets.
Employ Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) and Transcriptome-Wide Association Studies (TWAS) to investigate traits with a sex bias, aiming to uncover underlying genetic factors.
Conducted statistical and probabilistic tests to assess correlations and identify significant associations, enhancing data-driven insights.
Executed Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to reduce data dimensionality and identify key variables, facilitating clearer data interpretation.
Contact: Dr. Noah Zaitlen. Email: NZaitlen@mednet.ucla.edu
Undergraduate Researcher
UCSD
Los Angeles
10.2021 - 06.2022
Engineered genetic modifications using CRISPR technology to optimize biological strength and reduce spatial requirements.
Employed CRISPR technology to engineer genetic modifications aimed at optimizing biological strength and minimizing spatial requirements.
Utilized Python for the analysis of specific gene families and interactions, investigating the consequences of gene knockouts.
Cultivated and transplanted arabidopsis, initiating growth from agar gel.
Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss research dimensions and experimental details, enhancing collaboration among team members.
Enhanced skills in collaboration, interpersonal communication, and technical writing through practical experience and structured training.
Contact: Dr. YunDe Zhao Email: y3zhao@ucsd.edu
Eagle Scout
Boy Scouts Of America
San Gabriel
12.2017 - 06.2021
Organized and led outdoor activities for youth participants in local communities.
Supervised troop volunteers and counselors to ensure safe and healthy experiences for all participants.
Trained volunteers on safety protocols and best practices for outdoor adventures.
Developed engaging lesson plans that promoted teamwork and leadership skills.
Fostered personal connections with troop participants to enhance social bonds and build a supportive community.
Biomedical Research Intern
UCLA
Los Angeles
06.2019 - 09.2019
Researched and analyzed pancreatic cancer treatment options to contribute to development of effective therapies.
Investigated cell cycle checkpoint signaling pathways through ATM and ATR kinases to identify potential therapeutic targets.
Contact: Dr. Caius Radu
Education
Master of Science - Data Science specialized in Biomedicine
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
06-2026
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Biology
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
06-2024
UCLA Biodesign AI Fellowship -
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Skills
Gene editing
PCRDIEXTRACTIONSTILLATION
PCA
R
C
Compound analysis
Spectroscopy techniques
Aseptic techniques
Production operations
Production scheduling
Equipment cleaning
Measurement tools
Machine operation
JAVA
JAVASCRIPT
C
R
C
PYTHON
HTML
SQL
REACTJS
AWS
DOCKER
NVIDIA CUDA
PYTORCH
DETECTRON2
OPENCV
STABLE DIFFUSION
GRADIO
HUGGING FACE
RUNWAYML
MATLAB
VISUAL STUDIO CODE
GITHUB
RSTUDIO
Data analytics
Machine learning
Statistical modeling
Technical documentation
Problem solving
Computational biology
Team collaboration
Project management
Detail orientation
Mechanical aptitude
Adaptable learner
Stress tolerance
Writing skills
Precision measurement
Safety procedures
Incident reporting
Hand tools proficiency
Projects
Eigenface-Based Facial Recognition System, https://github.com/Str0nkyK0ng/UCLA-S23-Math155, Tools & Technologies: MATLAB R2023a, Singular Value Decomposition (SVD), Eigenfaces, Principal Component Analysis (PCA), Image Processing, Algorithm Implementation: Utilized SVD for extracting facial features, forming a robust Eigenface-based recognition process., Data Handling & Pre-processing: Managed image datasets, normalized images, and computed key eigenvectors for facial feature distinction., Performance Analysis: Tested system against different image transformations (blurring, rotation, intensity adjustments) to simulate real-world scenarios., Innovation & Problem-Solving: Addressed challenges in image processing and algorithm optimization, enhancing system's adaptability to environmental variations.
AI-Powered Gait Analysis for Neurodegenerative Diseases, https://github.com/norfork37/NTU_inpaintandpose, System Development: Implemented an end-to-end AI interface integrating Detectron2, RunwayML Stable Diffusion, and Gradio with Hugging Face for seamless user interaction., Data Preparation & Analysis: Prepared and processed a dataset of 2049 videos, focusing on patients with varying stages of Parkinson's disease., Advanced Segmentation & Tracking: Utilized Detectron2 for precise segmentation and tracking of patients, effectively handling video frames with multiple individuals., Inpainting Techniques: Applied multiple inpainting methods (e.g., flow-guided video inpainting, OpenCV, Stable Diffusion) for background individual removal, enhancing the clarity of patient movements in videos., Interface Building: Built a user-friendly interface using Gradio and Hugging Face, integrating AI models for accessible and efficient analysis.
Graph Analysis in Epidemiology, https://github.com/norfork37/Graphs-cse100, Graph Class API Development: Engineered a Graph class in C++ to represent undirected graphs, encapsulating essential graph operations and properties., Graph Construction & Analysis: Enabled construction of graphs from viral sequence data, calculating pairwise distances under the TN93 DNA evolution model and identifying transmission clusters., Algorithm Implementation: Implemented critical graph algorithms including unweighted and weighted shortest path (BFS and Dijkstra's algorithm), connected components detection with thresholds, aiding in understanding virus spread dynamics., Efficient calculation of the smallest connecting threshold between individuals using a Disjoint Set data structure., Data Handling: Developed functionality to parse and handle edge list data in CSV format, representing complex epidemiological data sets.
Huffman Coding for File Compression and Uncompression, https://github.com/norfork37/HuffmanCoding, Huffman Code Construction: Devised a system to construct Huffman codes from the contents of the input file, ensuring optimal compression based on data frequency., Compression Algorithm: Created the compress program to encode the original file using the constructed Huffman codes. Output a compressed version of the file with a header to facilitate uncompression., Uncompression Algorithm: Developed the uncompress program to reconstruct the Huffman code by reading the header of the compressed file and decode the compressed file and restore it to its original form., Data Integrity: Ensured that the uncompress program accurately restores the original file, verified by running diff between the original and uncompressed files with no differences reported.
Timeline
Cell Culture Manufacturing Associate
Amgen
11.2024 - Current
Computer Vision Research Intern
NTU
06.2023 - 11.2024
Undergraduate Researcher
Macdonald Research Laboratory Zaitlen Lab
08.2022 - 10.2024
Undergraduate Researcher
UCSD
10.2021 - 06.2022
Biomedical Research Intern
UCLA
06.2019 - 09.2019
Patient Transport
UCLA Medical Center
09.2018 - Current
Eagle Scout
Boy Scouts Of America
12.2017 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Data Science specialized in Biomedicine
University of California - Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Biology
Postdoctoral Research Associate at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoPostdoctoral Research Associate at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago