PEI-HSIN KE
ac1zau@r.postjobfree.com
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Biomedical professional with 5+ years of work experience within the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device fields. Possess proven analytical abilities and project management skills to communicate and collaborate with multi-professionals to expedite product research & development. Hold two master’s degrees and Medical Technologist License along with 2+ years of hands-on laboratory experience and publications.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
Johns Hopkins University
Master of Science and Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
• GPA: 3.53/4.0, Last Semester: 3.76/4.0
• Coursework: Systems Bioengineering, Tissue Engineering, Glycoengineering, Polymeric Materials, Polymer Physics, Materials Synthesis, Nanomaterials
• Project: 2 independent studies, 4 group collaborative projects
National Yang-Ming University
Master of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• GPA: 4.0/4.0
• Oral presentation at nationwide Joint Annual Conference of Biomedical Science (10,000+ participants)
• Thesis: Effects of Oxidative Stress and Interleukin-1β on β2-Glycoprotein I Gene Regulation
• Coauthored peer-reviewed publication: J Cell Biochem. 2010 Nov 1; 111(4): 988-998.
National Yang-Ming University
Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology and Laboratory Science in Medicine
• GPA: 3.95/4.0
• Awarded Jin-Jiang Association Academic Excellence Scholarship for four consecutive years
• Independent research: Inhibition of Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Nitric Oxide Production by Essential Oils of Chinese Herbs in RAW 264.7 Murine Macrophages
• Licensed Medical Technologist issued by Ministry of Health and Welfare
WORK EXPERIENCE
Cornerstone Intellectual Property Foundation
Project Manager
• Led cross-functional teams of 2 to 4 members to set goals, monitor milestone achievements, and ensure that all 40+ projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in scope
• Initiated, implemented, and finalized projects in the fields of medical device, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals, achieving a 100% success rate over the course of my tenure
• Evaluated strategic fit, market attractiveness and technical feasibility by coordinating closely with research labs, business development, marketing, legal, and finance team
• Spearheaded to assist clients in facilitating product development by interviewing with FDA examiners; Consulted with outside counsel to advise clients on technology transfer and contract drafting
National Yang-Ming University
Research Associate
• Designed, planned, and executed cellular-based experiments to investigate the correlation of β2-glycoprotein I and atherosclerosis in which the mechanisms involved under inflammatory conditions
• Established a hypothetical model to illustrate mechanisms of β2-glycoprotein I gene expression under oxidative stress; pioneered to identify putative transcription factor cis-regulatory elements
• Reviewed literature on a weekly basis in meetings; offered suggestions on design of experiments and modification to protocols through collaboration with PIs, postdoctoral fellows, and labmates
• Mentored 3 undergraduate/high school students to assist with laboratory tasks
Taipei Veterans General Hospital
Medical Technologist Internship
• Collected body fluids, tissue, and other substances, including specimen preparation, to perform complex testing and operate instruments/equipment in Chemistry, Immunology, Microbiology, Cardiophysiology, Hematology, Urinalysis, and Serology in a hospital-based clinical laboratory
• Analyzed and verified the quality and accuracy of test results, and delivered test reports on which physicians rely to diagnose a patient’s condition in a timely manner
• Implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols that adhere to quality control system; Assisted pathologists with hospital inspection to meet requirements for laboratory accreditation
LABORATORY SKILL
Cell culture, Tissue preparation, Aseptic/sterile techniques, Flow cytometry, Fluorescence microscopy, Cryopreservation, Gene sequencing, Phenotyping, Gel electrophoresis, Polymerase Chain Reaction, ELISA, DNA/RNA purification, Molecular cloning, Plasmid/vector isolation, Recombinant DNA, Bacterial transformation, Cell transfection, Protein purification, Lyophilization, Affinity Chromatography, Western blotting, Immunohistochemistry, Luciferase reporter assay, EMSA
COMPUTER SKILL
MS Office • Word • Excel • PowerPoint • Outlook • GraphPad Prism • MATLAB
LANGUAGE
Mandarin Chinese (native) • Taiwanese (native) • English (fluent)