Michael Tran
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Technical Writing Quality
Management System
Biochemistry
Multi-faceted and enthusiastic professional with seasoned experience in
technical writing, quality management system, and biotechnology. Versatile
in adapting to evolving work situations and forming strong relationships
with customers, peers, and supervisors. Able to quickly and efficiently
acquire new skills to complement existing repertoire of technical expertise
and dynamic interactional aptitude.
EDUCATION
1998-2000 University of California Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, May 2000
Fields of Study: Psychology, Sociology
1995-1997 University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Fields of Study: Biology, Chemistry
EXPERIENCE
11/09-Present DYNAMIC INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS
San Jose, CA
Quality Management System Manager/Technical
Writer
. Managed quality management system SOP's for contract
manufacturing company specializing in medical devices.
. Documented procedures for product certification, clean room
protocol, and process control.
. Coordinated Material Review Board, RMA, and corrective action
processes.
. Wrote Operational Method Sheets and redlined job travelers.
. Managed employee training plan and tool calibration program.
10/07-11/09 APPLIED MATERIALS
Sunnyvale, CA
Technical Writer
. Wrote user manuals for three product lines in Front End
Products (FEP) business group.
. Documented procedures to install, service, and retrofit semi-
conductor production equipment for a highly technical audience.
. Engaged in hands-on laboratory work to retrofit and service
semi-conductor equipment.
. Collaborated with engineers to complete redlines to existing
and new release manuals.
. Conducted meetings with hardware engineers, software engineers,
and product managers to align product manual release with
product life cycle milestones.
06/02-08/07 SUNESIS PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
South San Francisco, CA
Laboratory Assistant II
. Ran weekly Biochemical screenings and single point library
screenings on PLK and Aurora targets using Tecan robot and Evo
software.
. Performed data analysis of IC50 and single point library
screens for PLK and Aurora assays using Sunesis Informatics
Tools.
. Executed IC50 assays in a timely manner and provided consistent
data flow to project teams to best maximize the identification
and follow up of potent compounds.
. Conducted cell based proliferation assay, Alamar Blue, using
Tecan robot to test chemotherapy combinations with in-house
compounds.
. Consulted with peers concerning quality control of data before
publishing data.
. Conferred with Informatics group members on issues concerning
Tools development.
. Maintained Tecan robot and autoclave and reported any
malfunctions to appropriate staff or technician.
. Prepared media, buffers, and cell culture plates for the entire
research department.
. Ordered reagents, glassware, and lab supplies as needed using
Great Plains online purchasing system.
. Collected and washed glassware using Lancer Washer.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Adobe
Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Framemaker, Paintshop
Professional and the Internet in both PC and Mac format.
. Familiar with both the APA and MLA style of editing.