Andrew Chung

Experience

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  Harvey Mudd College

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  Clinic editor

  Edited final reports generated by engineering students in Harvey Mudd College's clinic program for clarity and technical correctness. Also performed a variety of administrative tasks.

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  Harvey Mudd College

  Jan 2008 - Aug 2010

  Edited final reports generated by engineering students in Harvey Mudd College's clinic program for clarity and technical correctness. Also performed a variety of administrative tasks. In-class teaching assistant for 3 semesters of college-level organic chemistry courses at Harvey Mudd College. Provided homework assistance to students. Efforts towards the total synthesis of a class of bioactive small molecules. - Designed and set up chemical reactions, monitored reaction progress, purified and analyzed products.- Presented research at multiple American Chemical Society (ACS) national meetings.- Awarded an ACS Division of Organic Chemistry undergraduate research fellowship.

  • Clinic editor

    Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  • Organic chemistry teaching assistant/tutor

    Jan 2009 - May 2010

  • Student researcher

    Jan 2008 - May 2010
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  Stanford University School of Medicine

  Aug 2010 - Feb 2014

  Synthesis and in vitro testing of analogs of novel inhibitors of the Hedgehog pathway.- Generated cell lines for expression of inhibitor target proteins via calcium phosphate transfection.- Purified proteins of interest via affinity chromatography. - Synthesized analogs of lead compounds and assessed activity against purified proteins via colorimetric detection of protein ATPase activity.- Performed cell-based assays of compound activity against Hedgehog-dependent luciferase expression.- Maintained laboratory equipment and coordinated equipment servicing. Show less

  • Researcher

    Nov 2013 - Feb 2014

  • Graduate Student, Chemical and Systems Biology

    Aug 2010 - Nov 2013
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  Stanford University

  Aug 2010 - Jul 2012

  Taught organic chemistry to undergraduate students in classroom and laboratory settings.- Independently created and executed lesson plans for recitation sections.- Trained students in chemical techniques and the use of laboratory equipment.- Supervised and mentored students during laboratory sessions. Undertaking coursework in medicine to better prepare for a career in translational research.

  • Teaching assistant

    Sept 2011 - Jul 2012

  • Master of Medicine Graduate Student

    Aug 2010 - Mar 2012
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  Stanford University

  Mar 2014 - Mar 2017

  Research Safety Specialist

  • Provided technical expertise to Stanford employees & students on matters relating to environmental compliance, hazardous materials management, and occupational safety.• Investigated laboratory accidents, collaborating with researchers to provide technical summaries of the events and formulate appropriate corrective actions.• Evaluated experimental setups and procedures for potential safety & environmental concerns.• Taught training courses in chemical safety & hazardous materials management.• Performed audits and inspections to assess compliance with University EH&S policies. Escorted county hazmat inspectors during inspections and coordinated follow-up efforts.• Wrote specialized job aids to help employees achieve EH&S compliance.• Revised Stanford University’s Chemical Hygiene Plan. Show less

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  AbbVie Stemcentrx, LLC

  Mar 2017 - Apr 2019

  EHS Specialist

  • Managed all EH&S programs and permits at a pharmaceutical company of ~300 employees.• Drafted and implemented new EHS programs to bring site in line with the parent company’s EHS standards. • Guided site through corporate and regulatory EH&S audits & inspections with satisfactory results.• Served as site Chemical Hygiene Officer, biological safety coordinator, IIPP Officer, X-ray Safety Officer, safety team lead, and IACUC member.• Managed EHS consultants brought on to assist with EHS projects and audit preparation efforts. Show less

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  University of California, San Francisco

  Jun 2019 - now

  Chemical Hygiene Officer

  Chemical safety lead for the UCSF Environment, Health, and Safety department. Responsible for development and review of chemical handling SOPs, serving on the University's chemical safety committee, overseeing chemical inventory management, enforcement of overdue inspection items, and acting as a subject matter expert on chemical safety issues.