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qing yang

El Monte

Summary

Detail-oriented laboratory professional with hands-on experience in SOP-based microbial testing, aseptic technique, and bacterial culture. Skilled in Gram staining, PCR, microscopy, and analytical measurements including pH and titration. Brings a strong food safety and contamination-control mindset through HACCP-aligned practices and consistent documentation, with the ability to perform reliably in regulated food, beverage, or laboratory testing environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Lab Technician

UCSD Department of Biological Science Saier's Lab
04.2025 - 12.2025
  • Operated and maintained laboratory equipment following calibration and maintenance procedures.
  • Documented laboratory testing activities with attention to data integrity and SOP compliance.
  • Prepared reagents, media, and solutions to support routine laboratory testing workflows.
  • Handled sample preparation, shipping, and biohazard waste disposal in compliance with laboratory safety standards.
  • Applied GMP-aligned laboratory practices in an academic research setting.

Student Trainee-Lab Asistant

Salk Institute of Biological Science
01.2025 - 12.2025
  • Maintained and passaged mammalian cell cultures under sterile conditions, ensuring cell viability and effective contamination control.
  • Isolated protein and RNA using standardized extraction protocols for downstream analysis.
  • Performed ELISA assays, including sample preparation, plate handling, and data collection.
  • Trained in FDA inspection–aligned laboratory practices, including SOP compliance, traceable documentation, and contamination control.
  • Collaborated in team meetings, contributing ideas to improve laboratory workflows and process efficiency.

Food Service Assistant

New Ocean Restaurant
03.2022 - 10.2025

Experience in a regulated food service environment emphasizing sanitation, SOP compliance, cross-contamination control, and HACCP-aligned food safety practices relevant to food and beverage QC laboratories.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA
03-2026

Skills

  • Laboratory safety procedures
  • Specimen handling
  • Gram staining
  • Microbial QC testing under SOP-based workflows
  • Aseptic / sterile technique
  • Bacterial culture and isolation
  • PCR
  • Microscopy (brightfield/Dark field/contrast)
  • Specimen handling
  • pH measurement
  • Titration
  • HACCP-aligned food safety practices
  • Contamination control and sanitation
  • Antibody screening
  • Clinical chemistry

Languages

English
Chinese (Cantonese)
Chinese (Mandarin)
St.Lucia Creole

Timeline

Lab Technician

UCSD Department of Biological Science Saier's Lab
04.2025 - 12.2025

Student Trainee-Lab Asistant

Salk Institute of Biological Science
01.2025 - 12.2025

Food Service Assistant

New Ocean Restaurant
03.2022 - 10.2025

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

University of California, San Diego
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