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Mengyuan Xiao

Newark,NJ

Summary

PhD candidate in Analytical Chemistry with a focus on Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS). Experienced in managing and executing complex research projects across multiple chemistry fields, including analytical, environmental, and organic chemistry. Possess strong bench chemistry experiment skills, data collection/analysis using analytical instruments, and interpretation of project objectives.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

New Jersey Institute of Technology, NJIT
Newark, NJ
08.2023 - Current
  • Design and perform experiments as suggested by the supervisor, ensuring successful results to research objectives.
  • Authored research summaries and standard operating procedures to support lab operations and documentation.
  • Managed chemical inventories and lab supplies, ensuring availability and compliance with safety regulations.

Teaching Assistant

New Jersey Institute of Technology, NJIT
Newark, NJ
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Assisted in the instruction of organic chemistry labs by preparing teaching materials and supervising students during experiments.
  • Designed and developed new experiments for organic chemistry, creating comprehensive experiment procedures, teaching guides, and instructions.
  • Evaluated and graded assignments, tests, and papers in alignment with the professor's guidelines and course objectives.

Analytical Method Development Scientist

MetWare
Wuhan, China
03.2022 - 08.2022
  • Developed and validated analytical methods on a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer for therapeutic drug monitoring in clinical samples.
  • Assisted with analytical method validation for product commercialization, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations.
  • Conducted competitive product analysis and feasibility assessments, providing detailed reports to support strategic decision-making.

Education

Master of Science - Chemistry

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ
12-2022

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ
05-2020

Skills

Quantitative and qualitative data analysis

Proteomic research

Analytical methods development and validation

Instrument maintenance

Writing/editing standard operation procedures

Experiment organization and time management

GMP maintenance/documentation

Familiar with Thermo and Agilent LC/MS

Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) experienced

Publication

López Ruiz A, Xiao M, Sathya A, et al. Influence of particle z-potential and experimental procedure on protein corona formation and multicomponent aggregation. AIChE J. 2023; 69(12):e18237. 

Timeline

Research Assistant

New Jersey Institute of Technology, NJIT
08.2023 - Current

Teaching Assistant

New Jersey Institute of Technology, NJIT
09.2022 - 05.2023

Analytical Method Development Scientist

MetWare
03.2022 - 08.2022

Master of Science - Chemistry

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Mengyuan Xiao