Microsoft Office Six Sigma
Resume:
Bin Hoang
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Professional Summary
Highly skilled Research Associate with 5 years industry experience working with circulating cell-free DNA in liquid biopsies and next generation sequencing Professional interest in Liquid biopsy research, next-generation sequencing, personalized genomics, data analytics, and cancer diagnostics through targeting circulating cell-free DNA, tumor-cell DNA, exosome, and miRNA in body fluids: urine, blood, saliva
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and absorb information across all scientific disciplines Flexible team player who prospers in a fast-paced work environment Proactive and detail-oriented work ethic with strong individual initiative along with the ability to manage/prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in an efficient manner Highly critical thinker with effective researching skills proven through many years of work experience Extremely knowledgeable in overall laboratory function and maintenance Skills
DNA / RNA extraction, isolation, and purification Illumina MiSeq and HiSeq from blood, tissues, and plasma Basic Bioinformatics and BLAST DNA / RNA qualitative and quantitative analysis Utilizes computers and technology efficiently using Labchip GXII/Touch, BioAnalyzer, Qubit, Experimental Design for Six Sigma Quant-It, and NanoDrop Calm under pressure
Proficient in singleplex and multiplex PCR, Complex problem-solving and troubleshooting digital PCR, qPCR, and RT-PCR skill
Statistical analysis using JMP and Excel
Next generation sequencing library preparation
Work History
Senior Research Associate, 07/2011 to 09/2016
Natera, Inc – San Carlos
Conducted many key projects and experiments in non-invasive prenatal diagnostics using circulating cell-free DNA and next generation sequencing, including feasibility, reproducibility, and stability studies.
Contributed greatly to the development, clinical validation, and the launching of Natera's Panorama NIPT product through efficient and well-organized data collection and sample processing of thousands of samples
Key member of the newly developed oncology team working on non-invasive detection of CNV, SNV, gene fusion, as well as organ transplant rejection monitoring by designing and optimizing newly developed targeted sequencing assays
Worked closely with clinical, statistics, and engineering teams to ensure efficient samples collection, samples processing, and data analysis
Interpreted research findings, prepared PowerPoint presentations and detailed experiment reports for all projects to communicate and update R&D management and team members Established, maintained and updated comprehensive database for all R&D samples using LIMS Served as mentor to new R&D team members
Cultivated a friendly culture in which team members feel comfortable asking for help, giving suggestions, and voicing concerns
Recipient of the Cheers for Peers Award for being the best employee of the month in the R&D department Publication
E. Kirkizlar, B. Zimmermann, T. Constantin, R. Swenerton, B. Hoang, N. Wayham, J. Babiarz, Z. Demko, R. Pelham, S. Kareht, A. Simon, K. Jinnett, M. Rabinowitz, S. Sigurjonsson and M. Hill, “Detection of Clonal and Subclonal Copy- Number Variants in Cell-Free DNA from Patients with Breast Cancer Using a Massively Multiplexed PCR Methodology”, Translational Oncology, (2015), Vol 8 No 5, pp. 407-416 Education
Bachelor of Science: Molecular and Cell Biology, 2009 University of California, Berkeley - Berkeley, CA
Emphasis in Immunology
Relevant Coursework: Advanced Immunology and Lab, Genetics, Human Cancer Additional Information
Technical skills: Microsoft Office, JMP, LIMS
Languages: Fluent in English and Vietnamese
Community services: Mentor for Bay Area youth groups age 6-18 as Big Brother; homeless shelter food and gift distribution; senior home care; organize local street and beach clean-up day Interests: competitive Badminton and Ping pong, outdoor hiking and camping, cooking and eating
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