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Alice Hang
Objective Seeking a challenging position in a company that will require me to utilize my skills, abilities,
and experience in the biomedical engineering field to ensure the companys success.
Education University of California, San Diego (Sep 2005 March 2008)
MS. Chemical Engineering
Thesis: Intrusive Gravity Currents
Focus: Fluid Mechanics
Advisor: Paul Linden, Chairman of MAE department at UCSD
Experience in Matlab, DigiFlow, AutoCad, Solidworks, Linux, and Oracle
University of Virginia (Aug 1999 May 2003)
Major: Chemistry Bsc. Biochemistry
Minor: Bioethics
Work experience
June 2016 to Present Mesa Biotech, Inc San Diego,
CA
Senior Scientist/Project Manager: Project manager for a DTRA funded project on sample
preparation of a multiplex infectious disease panel on a microfluidic device. Support product and
assay development for point of care medical devices. Worked on sample preparation and extraction
of DNA/RNA from blood and saliva, and development of a microfluidic cartridge and transfer to a
commercial product. Also worked on Flu, RSV, and Strep assay development for a point of care
medical device in preparation for FDA and ISO 13485 approval. Experienced in process
development, DOE, and root cause analysis. Skilled in R, Image J, AutoCad, Solidworks,
Microsoft Project and SmartSheet for PM purposes. PMP Certified.
February 2016 to June 2016 AltheaDx San Diego,
CA
Product Development Scientist: Support product and assay development as well as automation
development using Tecan Freedom EVOware in a CLIA environment. Support research services
running sequencing activities using the Ion PGM Dx sequencers as well as LIMS software
development. Develop improvements and write technical reports to increase process development.
Performed process characterization studies using DOE techniques. Also participated in CAPA
investigations.
March 2012 to February 2016 Abbott Laboratories Carlsbad, CA
Senior Scientist: Working in the New Technology Department in the Ibis Biosciences Division of
Abbott Laboratories developing biosensors and assays for government agencies, as well as point of
care medical devices for Abbott Molecular. Developed a sample to sequence system for DTRA on a
microfluidics system with IP patents on the system and chemistry (sample extraction and library
preparation on a microfluidics system). Worked on NGS technologies including Pac Bio and
Illumina systems. Assay development work on infectious diseases (Ebola, Flu, Mers, etc). Worked
on IVD Development under ISO13485, and FDA Regulations. Also skilled in lyophilization of
stabilized reagents. Performed on-site installation, training, troubleshooting, and support of complex
equipment and systems on all levels (hardware, biology and software). Worked on product and
process development of the Iridica Platform. Skilled in CE, Mass Spec, Sequencing and HPLC.
Reviewed and approved operational quality of system equipment. Instructed customers in the
operation and maintenance of the system. Served as company liaison with customer on
administrative and technical matters for assigned projects.
Experienced in Image J, Matlab, LabView, AutoCad, and Solid Works. Top Secret Clearance.
Dec 2011 to February 2012 Millennium Laboratories San Diego, CA
Staff Scientist: Assay development and genotyping using the Fluidigm system. Isolation of saliva
samples and genotyping/gene expression analysis in a CLIA lab setting.
Aug 2007 to Dec 2011 SAIC (now known as Leidos) San
Diego, CA
Research Engineer: Developed biosensors and assays for military and government purposes.
Worked on process developments in biosensor technology. Skilled in using the Affymetrix,
Fluidigm, and Illumina genotyping instruments. Also skilled in forensic DNA preparation
techniques, RT-PCR, HPLC, and mass spectrometry techniques. Worked on a range of projects
including, chip on a chip microfluidics-based fast DNA amplification, and Next generation
sequencing. Worked on Immunoassays and IVD development. Utilized Matlab for algorithm
development and LIMS for data management. Obtained Top Secret Clearance. Skilled in R, C++,
Matlab. PM Certification through SAIC
Jan 2005 to Sep 2005 Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc. La Jolla, CA
Research Associate: Responsible for conducting GLP and non-GLP HPLC and LC/MS (Sciex
API-4000 and API-5000) experiments as well as performing method validation and other research
activities. Skilled in using Analyst, Empower, and Waters HPLC.
May 2004 to January 2005 Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Carlsbad, CA
Analytical Development and Quality Control Scientist: Responsible for conducting routine and
nonroutine analysis of raw materials, in-process, and finished drug substances and drug products
according to SOPs/analytical methods. Compiles and reviews data according to specifications under
a cGMP environment. Skilled in IP-LCMS, Reverse phase HPLC, Karl Fischer, NMR, and other
analytical methods.
March 2004 to May 2004 Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Carlsbad, CA
Process Engineer Temp: Performed DNA/oligonucleotide synthesis projects on AKTA, and
performed research in process organic chemistry.
May 2003 to January 2004 Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Richmond, VA
Technical Services Scientist: Perform validation experiments, raw material qualifications, and
perform research experiments. Written and run SOPs, Job Aids, PQ/IQ/OQs. Research included
using specific gravity meters, refractometers, and HPLC machines in a cGMP environment.
2001-2003 Molecular Research Lab Charlottesville, VA
Undergraduate Research Study: Studied DNA hairpins and studied NMR spectroscopy
References Available upon request
Publications
Krotz AH, Hang AT, Gorman D, Scozzari AN. Polysulfide reagent in solid-phase synthesis of
phosphorothioate oligonucleotides: greater than 99.8% sulfurization efficiency. Nucleosides
Nucleotides Nucleic Acids 2005 ;24(9):1293-9
Bolster D, Hang AT, Linden PF. The front speed of intrusions into a continuously stratified medium.
Journal of Fluid Mechanics. 2008 ; vol. 594: 369-377