Philip Wu
Associate Scientist
San Diego,CA
Summary
Detailed oriented Associate Scientist with 15 years of experience in the biotech field with expertise in execution of experiments, product transfers and validation and verification. Well rounded with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to train and teach others in completing various tasks in the most efficient manner. Strong in project management and able work well with people across different departments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Associate Scientist
Quidel Corp
San Diego, United States
03.2020 - Current
- Design experiments to develop and optimize assays
- Identify and resolve assay performance issues
- Collaborate with internal and external resources
- Summarize and communicate experimental data and draw conclusions independently
- Responsible for determination of feasibility, process development, validation, creation and implementation of documentation
- Provides technical direction and mentoring to lower level employees
- Investigates feasibility of applying wide variety of scientific concepts to potential products, implements new methods or procedures
- Maintain project documentation in accordance with internal Quidel and external regulatory requirements as part of the design control process
- Familiarity with creating and reviewing formal documents such as protocols, reports, QC specifications and manufacturing documents preferred.
- Ability to follow established SOPs and general knowledge of GLP/GMP guidelines
- Ability to work in a fast pace collaborative team environment
- Support planning and execution of experiments and validation of protocols
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Write reports, documents, and protocols
- Maintain detailed and organized notebook records
- Participate in team environments and interact with team members professionally
- Other: Maintain a safe working environment, travel, training, carries out duties in compliance with established business policies, remain current with appropriate scientific literature
Development Associate III
Quidel Corp
San Diego, CA
05.2010 - 03.2020
- Plans and executes experiments and validation protocols, supports problem-solving and troubleshooting
activities - Participates in evaluation of new technologies and coordinate technology transfers
- Performs data analysis, interpretation and recommendations through experimental reports
- Summarizes experimental data, draw conclusions and make recommendations to lead Scientist or Manager
- Conducts research, process development, validations, creation and implementation of documentation and training of personnel
- Maintains project documentation and laboratory notebooks in accordance with internal Quidel and external regulatory requirements as part of the design control process
- Develops raw material, in process and product specifications
- Develops QC standards and test methods
Development Associate II
Quidel Corp
San Diego, CA
04.2005 - 04.2010
- Resolve product performance issues
- Summarize experimental data, draw conclusions and make recommendations
- Conduct research, process development, validations, creation and implementation of documentation and training of personnel
- Maintain project documentation and laboratory notebooks in accordance with internal Quidel and external regulatory requirements as part of the design control process
- Maintain a safe working environment
- Plan and execute experiments and validation protocols, supports problem-solving and trouble-shooting activities with minimal guidance from manager. Data analysis, interpretation and recommendations through experimental reports
- Maintain detailed and organized notebook records
- Participate in team environments and interact with team members professionally. Trains others as needed.
- Maintain good communication with supervisor and peers, maintain safe working environment, training, carry out duties in compliance with established business policies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California, San Diego
San Diego, CA 09.1989 - 06.1993
Skills
Execution of experiments and projects
Results analysis
Project Management
Interpersonal Communication
Flexible and Adaptable
Technical Troubleshooting
Timeline
Associate Scientist
Quidel Corp
03.2020 - Current
Development Associate III
Quidel Corp
05.2010 - 03.2020
Development Associate II
Quidel Corp
04.2005 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California, San Diego
09.1989 - 06.1993