Stephanie Tan
San Mateo,CA
Summary
Experienced chemical biologist specialized in microbiology. Excellent problem-solver with a resourceful and efficient mindset for startup dynamics. Specialized skills include microbial characterization and isolation, molecular biology techniques and small molecule purification and identification. Excel in critical thinking, execution of experiments and communication, ensuring success in complex research environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Chemical Biologist
Interface Biosciences
Palo Alto, CA
06.2022 - Current
- Developed a natural product/small molecule discovery pipeline for immunomodulating metabolites in bioassays
- Reduced to practice bioactivity-guided fractionation of crude lipid extracts to single molecules through lipid extractions and chromatographic separations
- Method development on lipids and peptide purification via HPLC and FLASH chromatography
- Optimized and troubleshooted method-related (extraction, concentration, resuspension) and instrument-related issues (rotovap, Genevac, FLASH, HPLC, LCMS) as needed
- Presented data, scientific conclusions, short/long terms goals and Gantt chart plans for effective communication and integration of other modules in the pipeline
- Drafted technical responses for diligence reports to investors during raise stages
Education
Ph.D. - Biochemistry
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON, CA04-2022
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON, CA04-2016
Skills
- Bacterial strain characterization & isolation
- Microbial genetics & engineering
- DNA & RNA sequencing (Illumina & Nanopore)
- Assay development
- High-throughput screening
- Microscopy (fluorescent, confocal, TEM)
- HPLC purification (Agilent, Waters)
- Mass spectrometry (qTOF, Orbitrap, MALDI-TOF)
- Project management
- Data Analysis
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Chemical Biologist
Interface Biosciences
06.2022 - Current
Ph.D. - Biochemistry
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
McMaster University