Joyce Wu
San Mateo
Summary
Research Associate seeking new opportunities to grow in biotechnology and biopharma.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Scientist I - Drug Product Analytics
Vaxcyte
San Carlos
06.2022 - Current
- Independently performed and troubleshot routine testing on formulation stability samples on MSD and Agilent/Waters LC systems.
- Conducted method development and optimization for RPLC, SEC-MALS, and plate-based UV-Vis assays (Modified Lowry, BCA, Bradford).
- Proficient in using non-routine assays such as Endotoxin, Densitometer, Particle Size, and Zeta Potential.
- Performed MP-AES testing and assisted in method development.
- Assisted with in-house drug product manufacturing and documentation.
- Created programs for Integra automation tools (e.g.,. Assist, Vialflo).
- Reviewed literature related to research projects to stay current on scientific developments.
Research Assistant, Rascón, Jr Lab
San Jose State University
San Jose
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Recombinant expression and activity of a midgut protease from the female Aedes aegypti mosquito.
- Research utilized molecular biology and biochemistry techniques such as DNA cloning, PCR, gene isolation and extraction, and protein expression.
- Enzyme kinetic assays using BApNA substrate were used to analyze proteolytic activity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05-2022
Skills
Technical Skills
- U/HPLC: Agilent, Waters
- SEC-MALS: Agilent, Wyatt
- Sandwich ELISA: MSD
- UV-Vis: Molecular Devices
- MP-AES: Agilent, CEM
- Endotoxin: Charles River
- Densitometer: Mettler Toledo
- Biosafety Cabinet Trained
- Software: ChemStation, Empower, ASTRA, MSD Workbench, SoftMax Pro
Soft Skills
- Well-organized
- Team Oriented
- Quick Learner
- Strong Communicator
- Microsoft/ Google applications proficient
Timeline
Associate Scientist I - Drug Product Analytics
Vaxcyte
06.2022 - Current
Research Assistant, Rascón, Jr Lab
San Jose State University
08.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
San Jose State University
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