Tai Minh
San Jose,CA
Summary
Accomplished Scientist with a proven track record at AlpineBio and Dupont Pioneer/Corteva, specializing in genetic engineering and leadership. Expert in developing transformation protocols, evidenced by contributing to two patents and mentoring teams to innovate in agricultural biotechnology. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving and experimental design skills, driving research breakthroughs and advancing scientific knowledge.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Scientist
AlpineBio
South San Francisco, CA
02.2019 - 01.2025
- Supervised junior scientists and laboratory technicians, providing mentorship and training.
- Worked as a team to produce transgenic Soybean expressed Casein that grown in the field
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to advance research projects.
- Prepared reports summarizing research results for presentation to colleagues and management.
- Participated in departmental meetings to discuss research progress and strategize future projects.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Senior Research Associate III
Dupont Pioneer/Corteva
Hayward, CA
05.2003 - 12.2018
- Transformation specialist for soybean, cotton, maize, and tobacco.
- Developed and optimized tissue culture and transformation protocols for soybean, cotton, and maize.
- Worked as a team to deliver transgenic soybean and cotton plants for research and product development for herbicide resistance, insect resistance, and gene editing.
- Contributed to two patents for soybean transformation protocol improvement.
- Train junior associates and transfer technology to other company's site
Research Assistant
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
09.2002 - 05.2003
- Help set up microspore culture lab for producing double haploid lines for wheat
- Train the university lab's personnel and visiting scientists about the microspore culture technique.
- Produced doubled haploid lines for University's breeder to use in their wheat breeding program
Research Assistant
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolin
01.2002 - 09.2002
- Worked in Dr.William Thompson's lab
- Performed maize transformation experiments to evaluate MAR(Matrix Attachment Region) affect on transformation frequency
- Performed miniPrep, MaxiPrep, DNA extraction and quantify DNA concentration
Senior Research Associate
AgrEvo/Aventis/Bayer Crop Science
Saskatoon, SASK
09.1997 - 01.2002
- Developed reproducible microspore transformtation for Canola
- Train and transfer technology to company's other site
- Participated international project in China to evaluate new cotton transformation system and reported finding to global head quarter of R&D in Ghent
Research Assistant
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon , SASK
09.1995 - 09.1997
- Helped set up double haploid for wheat in Dr.Geoff Hughes's lab
- Perform crosses between maize and wheat to induce haploid embryos for wheat
- Aseptically isolated immature embryos
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Sask.09-1995
Skills
- Genetic engineering
- Aseptic and cell culture techniques
- Laboratory techniques
- Experimental design
- Experiment protocol development
Affiliations
- Enjoy cooking and spend time with families an friends
- Like working out and staying fit
Languages
Vietnamese
Professional
Chinese (Cantonese)
Limited
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited
French
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Scientist
AlpineBio
02.2019 - 01.2025
Senior Research Associate III
Dupont Pioneer/Corteva
05.2003 - 12.2018
Research Assistant
University of Saskatchewan
09.2002 - 05.2003
Research Assistant
North Carolina State University
01.2002 - 09.2002
Senior Research Associate
AgrEvo/Aventis/Bayer Crop Science
09.1997 - 01.2002
Research Assistant
University of Saskatchewan
09.1995 - 09.1997
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Saskatchewan
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