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Anson Ming-Fung Lau

Biotechnology Specialist
Charlottetown,PEI

Summary

Accomplished biotechnology specialist with a strong molecular biology background and a proven track record at leading biotechnology companies. Expertise in solution selling and product training drives significant improvements in business development and customer satisfaction. Recognized for exceptional mentoring abilities, combining technical knowledge with effective interpersonal skills to foster team success. Aiming to leverage these competencies to contribute to innovative solutions in the biotechnology sector.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Long-hual Truck Driver

SFX Transport
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
07.2024 - 10.2024
  • Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
  • Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.

Seasonal Truck Driver

Cavendish Agri Services
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
04.2024 - 06.2024
  • Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
  • Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.

Long-hual Truck Driver

Bulk Carriers (PEI) Limited
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
10.2023 - 02.2024
  • Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
  • Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.

Shop Manager

Smart Dynamics Trading Inc. (toys & gifts)
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
01.2022 - 06.2023
  • Immigration from Hong Kong to Canada, with the investment prerequisite under the PEIPNP.
  • Managed sales and marketing plans to accurately interpret and support business objectives.

Regional Sales Manager

QIAGEN HK PTE LTD
Hong Kong, HKSAR
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • Recruited, trained, coached, mentored, and evaluated a team of regional sales representatives.
  • Supported, trained and motivated team of professionals to consistently meet annual goals for sales and production.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Regional Sales Manager

Veltek Associates, Inc.
Hong Kong, HKSAR
11.2018 - 11.2020
  • Conducted regular market research to identify pharmaceutical customer needs and preferences.
  • Prospected, identified, and cultivated relationships with contacts to promote product lines and solutions.
  • Provided technical advice and support on product features and benefits to customers.

Sales Manager

QIAGEN HK PTE LTD
Hong Kong, HKSAR
08.2010 - 11.2018
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff members to review goals and objectives for the quarter and year.
  • Performed sales consultations and educated clients on products and services.
  • Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.

Account Manager

Bio-Rad Pacific Ltd
Hong Kong, HKSAR
08.2009 - 07.2010
  • Tracked and reported on sales performance metrics to senior management, highlighting successes and areas for improvement.
  • Generated leads through cold calling activities.
  • Drove sales of company products and services by meeting with customers using strategic and organized approach.

Senior Sales Specialist

Applied Biosystems HK Ltd
Hong Kong, HKSAR
08.2008 - 07.2009
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs.
  • Prepared presentations on products and services offered by the company for prospective buyers.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.

Project Manager

Hai Kang Life Corporation Ltd
Hong Kong, HKSAR
08.2005 - 07.2008
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.

Research Assistant

The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, HKSAR
09.2004 - 07.2005
  • Set up, calibrated, and maintained laboratory and field research equipment.
  • Cleaned and prepared lab equipment for solutions, specimens and samples.
  • Utilized knowledge of scientific principles and techniques to troubleshoot problems encountered during the course of research.

Education

Master of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology

The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
08-2004

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Hong Kong University of Science & Technology
Hong Kong
06-2002

Skills

  • In vitro assays
  • Transfection methods
  • Molecular cloning
  • Next generation sequencing
  • Cell culture techniques
  • Gene expression analysis
  • DNA sequencing
  • Solution selling
  • Sales operation
  • Sales planning
  • Training and development
  • Sales closing techniques
  • Application support
  • Product training
  • Product knowledge
  • Business development

Accomplishments

  • Over-achieved the sales target in 3 years continuously, with the reward of 2012 Asia Pacific Sales Achievement Award and the 2013 Global President’s Circle Award.
  • Set up the personalized health care products as golden standard in the clinical diagnostic markets in HK.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Cantonese
Native/ Bilingual
Mandarin
Full Professional

Certification

· Lok-Ting Lau, Scott M. Reid, Donald P. King, Anson Ming-Fung Lau, Andrew E. Shaw, Nigel P. Ferris, Albert Cheung-Hoi Yu. Detection of foot-and-mouth disease virus by nucleic acid sequence-based amplification (NASBA). Veterinary Microbiology Volume 126, Issues 1-3, 1 January 2008, Pages 101-110

· Merce Garcia-Barcelo, Raymond W Ganster, Vincent C H Lui, Thomas Y Y Leon, Man-Ting So, Anson M F Lau, Ming Fu, Mai-Har Sham, Joanna Knight, Maria Stella Zannini, Pak C Sham, Paul K H Tam. TTF-1 and RET promoter SNPs: regulation of RET transcription in Hirschsprung’s disease. Hum Mol Genet. 2005 Jan 15; 14 (2): 191-204

· Albert Cheung Hoi Yu, Anson Ming Fung Lau, Ada Wing Yu Fu, Lok Ting Lau, Philip Yeung Lam, Xiao Qian Chen, Zhen Yu Xu. Changes of ATP and ADP in cultured astrocytes under and after in vitro isochemia. Neurochem Res. 2002 Dec; 27 (12): 1663-8

Timeline

Long-hual Truck Driver

SFX Transport
07.2024 - 10.2024

Seasonal Truck Driver

Cavendish Agri Services
04.2024 - 06.2024

Long-hual Truck Driver

Bulk Carriers (PEI) Limited
10.2023 - 02.2024

Shop Manager

Smart Dynamics Trading Inc. (toys & gifts)
01.2022 - 06.2023

Regional Sales Manager

QIAGEN HK PTE LTD
05.2021 - 10.2021

Regional Sales Manager

Veltek Associates, Inc.
11.2018 - 11.2020

Sales Manager

QIAGEN HK PTE LTD
08.2010 - 11.2018

Account Manager

Bio-Rad Pacific Ltd
08.2009 - 07.2010

Senior Sales Specialist

Applied Biosystems HK Ltd
08.2008 - 07.2009

Project Manager

Hai Kang Life Corporation Ltd
08.2005 - 07.2008

Research Assistant

The University of Hong Kong
09.2004 - 07.2005

Master of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology

The University of Hong Kong

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Hong Kong University of Science & Technology
Anson Ming-Fung LauBiotechnology Specialist