Norwalk, CA *****

310-***-****

abhvcq@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/jlao90

PROFILE

Ambitious, young professional driven to enrich the world by improving quality of everyday products and inspiring sustainable

innovation. Meticulous and excellent at multitasking with proven success in completing self-managed and team-based projects.

Personable with a reputation for dependability, resourcefulness, and providing timely results.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering, 2013

University of California, San Diego, GPA: 3.13

EXPERIENCE

Neutrogena Corporation - Los Angeles, CA Apr. 2014 – Present

Under Johnson & Johnson’s family of companies, this #1 dermatologist recommended skincare brand manufactures and markets the world’s most

loved beauty and skin care products in over 70 countries.

SMP Scientist

• HOT BOX REMEDIATION PROJECT

Responsible for managing a $300,000+ remediation project that addresses a CAPA and

includes conducting hot box studies to assess the characteristics of current and new

raw materials stored at elevated temperatures for ease of addition during

manufacturing. Duties include creating a SOP that outlines the process for assessing

raw materials, work effectively with cross functional teams to ensure all tasks are

completely on time, and initiate and close any deviations and all change controls.

• BULK HOLD STUDIES PROJECT

Supporting a $1.5 million project and completed the re-validation of the bulk hold

studies of 36 over-the-counter (OTC) products by the end of the year. Currently, our team

is working on developing a more efficient process for the testing of over 100 cosmetic

products that will begin this year. Tasks include, but are not limited to, monitoring

full-scale batch production, collecting samples, qualifying simulator equipment, and

creating/revising PF specifications of the tested products.

Implant Sciences Corporation – San Diego, CA Jan. 2013 – Sep. 2013

Leader in developing and manufacturing advanced detection capabilities to counter and eliminate the ever-evolving threats from explosives and drugs with revenue of $5 million per

year

Engineer Intern – Explosives Detection

• Optimized the product development of an explosives detection device, consisting of a mass

spectrometer and an ion mobility spectrometer (IMS)

• Troubleshoot, calibrated, and upgraded designs for efficient ion transportation in the

product and feasibility of its operation

• Decreased minimum signal levels by 10% on a nanoscale over a 6-month period in efforts

to achieve goal of a 10 to 1 signal to noise ratio

Graduate Course: Nanomedicine – La Jolla, CA Mar. 2012 – Jun. 2012

Lead by Professor Liangfang Zhang, recipient of the ‘13 TR35 Innovator Award and ‘14 Allan P. Colburn Award, students learned about nanomedicine use and the complex science in

designing and synthesizing these nanostructured biomaterials

Accepted Undergraduate Student

• RESEARCH PROPOSAL PROJECT – MOYAMOYA DISEASE (MMD)

Exceeded the expectations of over 50 graduate and PhD students by presenting the

best research proposal of the course. In a group of 4 undergraduates, the design of a

pLEG-PEG nanoparticle medical device was hypothesized to help treat MMD. Intense

research was conducted in 3 months with a total of at least 250 work hours to deeply

understand MMD and to determine the best, novel approach for treatment.

VOLUNTEER

Engineers for a Sustainable World – National Oct. 2013 – Jan. 2015

A national nonprofit organization with 40 student chapters at universities across the country and a handful of professional chapters that aim to educate the next generation of

engineers about sustainability through hands-on projects.

Events Coordinator

• Directed the planning and execution of the 3-Day National Conference with a 45% increase in expected attendees

• Managed a budget of $30,000 for over 200 attendees, which included students, faculty, and professionals

• Effectively and simultaneously lead the organization of 3 conferences in New York, Ohio, and California

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