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Yu-Kai Wang

Austin

Summary

With 10 years of experience in biotechnology industry from Taiwan, I specialize in fungal fermentation, algae cultivation, and the development of health supplement products, with expertise spanning research, quality control, and large-scale production. Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine in Texas, USA, with a focus on Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture. My goal is to integrate modern biotechnology with traditional herbal knowledge to develop innovative health products. My research focuses on the extraction and application of active compounds—such as proteins and polysaccharides—from fungi and algae, combined with the principles of traditional Chinese medicine to design synergistic formulations that enhance product efficacy and market competitiveness. I aim to bridge modern and traditional medical approaches, bringing practical and innovative solutions to the healthcare and wellness industry.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Lab Manager

GANG CHUN CORPORATION
05.2018 - 11.2022
  • Market Research - Conducted market studies to identify commercially viable opportunities by observing market demand and focusing product development on the latest research in the health food industry.
  • Algae mass production - Search for relevant papers, conduct preliminary establish a mass production model. Develop anti-cancer algae-protein products.
  • Development of truffle cultivation - Explore alternative mediums for culturing truffle mycelia and design new dietary supplements.
  • Research and Development
  • Market Planning
  • Selective Breeding
  • Fermentation
  • Cross-Team Operations
  • Leadership

Lab Manager

ENMAQ TECHNOLOGY Co., LTD.
09.2014 - 04.2018
  • Product quality control - Microalgae cell purification and culture.
  • Lab management - Primary contact for laboratory equipment inspection and maintenance.
  • Purification
  • Cell Purification
  • Fermentation
  • Selective Breeding
  • Result Driven
  • Cross-Team Operations

Biotechnician

UMMPIKE INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
07.2012 - 08.2014
  • Sea urchin aquaculture - From cultivation of seed gallbladder, purification and mass production of microalgae as baits, to artificial breeding and seedling breedings.
  • Purification
  • Selective Breeding
  • Subculture
  • Artificial Reproductive
  • Critical Thinking

Education

Master - Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization

Texas Health And Science University
Austin, Texas
08-2025

Bachelor - Life Sciences

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
01.2012

Skills

  • Microalgae and Fungi Culture
  • Microalgae, Truffle, and Mushroom (Isochrysis galbana, Skeletonema costatum Tuber indicum, Tuber jiingense Hericium erinaceus, Pleurotus eryngii, Flammulina velutipes, etc)
  • Biotechniques Acquired
  • Fungal Polysaccharide Extraction, Fungal Fermentation Culture, Algal Culture, Algal Protein Extraction, Health Supplement Formulation Design
  • Soft skills
  • Cross-Team Operations, Result Driven, Critical Thinking, Leadership
  • Cell culture
  • Research planning
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Data interpretation
  • Assay development
  • Lab experimentation

Languages

English
Professional Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Lab Manager

GANG CHUN CORPORATION
05.2018 - 11.2022

Lab Manager

ENMAQ TECHNOLOGY Co., LTD.
09.2014 - 04.2018

Biotechnician

UMMPIKE INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
07.2012 - 08.2014

Bachelor - Life Sciences

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Master - Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization

Texas Health And Science University
Yu-Kai Wang