Jinny Tran
Los Angeles
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
CW-SENIOR SCIENTIST ASSOCIATE
Amgen
Thousand Oaks
02.2024 - Current
- Perform tests on in-process samples, lot release, and utilize chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques, following GMP standards.
- Execute method qualification and verification, transferring validated methods from Attribute Sciences to GMP laboratory instruments.
- Generate and report data in compliance with GMP standards to support drug substance (DS) and drug product (DP) process development activities.
- Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with GMP standards.
- Support to manage consumable inventory, PM schedule, and coordinating timely replenishment to support uninterrupted laboratory operations.
HPLC CHEMIST
Puretek Corporation
Pacoima
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Conducted USP and in-house methods for testing raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods.
- Operated HPLC, GC, and ICP-MS tests on bulk products, R&D samples, and stability items.
- Investigated OOS results in analytical testing to determine root causes.
- Maintained and troubleshot laboratory equipment and analytical instruments effectively.
- Ensured accuracy by organizing records of analytical testing and reviewing peers' notebooks for GDP compliance.
CHEMIST
KDC-One cosmetic
Chatsworth
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Conducted various methods using HPCL and GC-FID to verify product specifications.
- Set up, operated, and calibrated laboratory equipment including GC, pH meter, and UV spectrophotometer.
- Trained lab technicians on analytical methods, ensuring competency and compliance.
- Participated in quality control investigations to address and resolve scientific issues.
MOLECULAR TECHNOLOGIST -PART TIME ON WEEKEND
Atlas Genomics
Los Angeles
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Executed RNA extractions for RT-PCR utilizing KingFisher Thermo technology.
- Conducted sample preparation and PCR testing adhering to professional laboratory protocols.
- Operated electronic pipette for PCR on 384/96 plates with QS-7/QS-5 studio thermal cycler.
- Analyzed and documented experimental results for all testing data.
CHEMISTRY
American Analytics
Chatsworth
05.2020 - 11.2021
- Performed methods for toxic environmental analysis on water, vapor, and soil samples according to SOPs in the Wet Chemistry and Volatile Organic Compound departments such as GC-MS, Ion Chromatography, Total Organic Carbons, UV-Vis Spectroscopy, etc.
- Entering and reviewing data on LIMS to form project reports.
- Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements.
- Calibrated GC for major change on the instrument and maintained all laboratory equipment to improve instrument sensitivity by passing CCV.
Education
BS - BIOCHEMISTRY
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA05.2020
Skills
Analytical instruments: UPLC, HPLC, GC, IC, FT-IR, UV, KF, ICP-MS, dissolution
Laboratory software: Empower, OpenLab, ChemStation, Chromeleon, LIMS
Timeline
CW-SENIOR SCIENTIST ASSOCIATE
Amgen
02.2024 - Current
HPLC CHEMIST
Puretek Corporation
06.2023 - 02.2024
CHEMIST
KDC-One cosmetic
11.2021 - 06.2023
MOLECULAR TECHNOLOGIST -PART TIME ON WEEKEND
Atlas Genomics
01.2021 - 12.2022
CHEMISTRY
American Analytics
05.2020 - 11.2021
BS - BIOCHEMISTRY
California State University, Northridge