THANH T. QUACH
Stoney Creek,Canada
Summary
Hardworking Professional bringing 10 years of expertise in the laboratory testing industry in multiple disciplines. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Medical Lab Assistant
Alpha Labs Inc.
08.2020 - Current
- Increase lab safety by strictly adhering to guidelines for chemical storage, waste disposal, and handling of hazardous materials.
- Assist in the training and onboarding of new staff members, sharing knowledge and expertise to help them become proficient in their roles more quickly.
- Manage high throughput testing workflow for up to 2000 tests/duty.
- Reduce turnaround time for test results by prioritizing tasks and working efficiently in a high-volume environment.
- Adapt quickly to a fast-paced environment by effective multi-tasking while maintaining a high level of quality control.
- Support ongoing research projects through meticulous data collection, analysis, and documentation of findings.
- Perform comprehensive tests such as hematology, blood bank, COVID-19 real-time PCR testing, immunology assays, and DNA hybridization accurately contributing to patient treatment decisions.
Technical Manager
Getz Bros & Co. Ltd.
07.2016 - 12.2017
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency.
- Assisted product owners with prioritization of backlogs.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a supportive environment and promoting professional development.
- Developed technical strategies to align with business objectives, driving growth and innovation within the organization.
- Built trusted relationships with stakeholders through clear communication and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
Application Specialist
Getz Bros. & Co. Ltd.
05.2013 - 12.2015
- Installed new molecular machines (Nucleic Acid extractors, qPCR, conventional PCR, automated DNA electrophoresis, Pyro-sequencing) to hospitals; performed IQ/OQ/PQ.
- Trained laboratory personnel on machine operation, data analysis, result interpretation.
- Participated in international in-lab training, initiated new applications that met the international standard.
- Initiated the EGFR mutation testing (qPCR and Pyro-sequencing protocol), KRAS mutation testing, High-risk HPV DNA screening (Hybrid Capture 2 protocol), quantitative detection of Blood Borne Virus such as HBV, HCV, gene expression mRNA-based Leukemia testing of fusion gene (using qPCR protocol), CLC software panel solution for NGS data analysis to clients and so on.
Education
Certificate - Clinical Research
Certified Clinical Research Professionals Scholar
09.2024
Ontario College Advanced Diploma - Applied Industrial Biotechnology
Centennial College
Toronto, Ontario04.2020
Master of Science - Biotechnology (WES Ref. # 5308809)
International University
Ho Chi Minh City, National University11.2012
Bachelor - Biotechnology Engineer (WES Ref. # 5308809)
International University
Ho Chi Minh City, National University10.2009
Skills
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Lab equipment installation, maintenance, and calibration
- Aseptic Techniques
- Report Preparation
Work related training
- Gemini Analyzer training for Latent TB test – QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus, Canada, 2023
- Automatic nucleic acid extraction training – Perkins Elmer, Canada, 2021
- Completion of English Academic Preparation Pathway at Proficiency, Canada, 2018
- PyroMark Q24 hardware training conducted by QIAGEN, Singapore, 2014
- Intensive QIAsymphony nucleic acid extraction & assay setup system hardware training, Singapore, 2014
- Intensive Hybrid Capture 2 system training to detect high-risk HPV in Cervical Cancer, Singapore, 2014
Languages
English
Full Professional
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Medical Lab Assistant
Alpha Labs Inc.
08.2020 - Current
Technical Manager
Getz Bros & Co. Ltd.
07.2016 - 12.2017
Application Specialist
Getz Bros. & Co. Ltd.
05.2013 - 12.2015
Certificate - Clinical Research
Certified Clinical Research Professionals Scholar
Ontario College Advanced Diploma - Applied Industrial Biotechnology
Centennial College
Master of Science - Biotechnology (WES Ref. # 5308809)
International University
Bachelor - Biotechnology Engineer (WES Ref. # 5308809)
International University
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