Leon Ho

Leon Ho

Assistant Manager/ Line Cook

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Lead Senior Biotech Production Specialist I at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

  • Education

    • University at Albany

      2016 - 2019
      Bachelor of Science - B.S. Chemistry
    • Roberts Wesleyan University

      2015 - 2016
      Chemistry
    • University at Albany

      2019 - 2020
      Master's degree - M.S. Chemistry
  • Experience

    • Spinners Pizza & Subs

      Jul 2014 - Feb 2021
      Assistant Manager/ Line Cook

      - Manage and assist staff members during emergencies and rush periods - Observe and test foods to ensure quality control - Weight, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes utilizing various kitchen utensils and equipment

    • University at Albany

      Sept 2018 - May 2020

      - Assisted with the determination of existent peaks from synthesized proteins in the spectrum analyzed by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy- Analyzed the molecular weight markers in the SDS-PAGE gel to determine the purity of the synthesized proteins- Prepared buffer solutions, culture media, and sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel for gel- electrophoresis- Utilized the Nickel column, sonicator, and various centrifuges to properly purify the protein of interest Show less

      • Graduate Research Assistant Specializing In Protein Purification

        Sept 2019 - May 2020
      • Undergraduate Research Assistant

        Sept 2017 - Sept 2019
      • Teaching Assistant In General Chemistry

        Sept 2018 - May 2019
    • Whole Foods Market

      Oct 2020 - now
      In- Store Shopper

      - Proficiency with technology – Shoppers will use handheld mobile device technology for orders- Detail oriented, paying attention to product and order accuracy- Fulfill online orders efficiently, accurately and with a sense of urgency- Eagerness to learn product knowledge, customer service standards, and store operations- Ability to keep staging area organized and safe- Willingness to work in other departments of the store as required, e.g., customer service, cashier, grocery, etc.- Excellent communication and teamwork- Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures, regulatory measures and safety policies Show less

    • Regeneron

      Jan 2021 - now

      - Assists and/ or contributes in all areas of production as needed.- Includes all aspects of biotech production activities related to cell culture.- Monitors production processes including cell culture and purification activities for drug substance manufacturing and filling, and inspection and packaging activities for drug product manufacturing.- Reviews, edits, completes, and revises completed batch records, Logbooks, and SOPs in accordance with cGMP standards and compliant with written procedure.- Ensures availability of production batch records for upcoming lots. - Performs manufacturing-level maintenance and cleaning of equipment. - Participates in equipment start-up, commissioning, and validation activities.- Ensures equipment operational readiness.- Assists with troubleshooting in case of equipment failure.- Gathers, trends, and analyzes process generated data.- Participates in defining robust process parameters during routine manufacturing campaigns.- Works to optimize, trend, and report manufacturing process operational parameters during routine manufacturing campaigns.- Creates process evaluation reports, process transfer documentation, and process characterization presentations.- Documents all trainings.- Assist with training of new employees.- Performs various tests and analytical procedures.- Performs in-process sampling, Quality Control Chemistry and Quality Control Microbiology.- Keeps process area stocked with essential equipment and components.- Ensures all tasks are performed in a manner consistent with safety standards. - Provides input to production activities scheduling.- Coordinates regular equipment maintenance and calibrations. Show less

      • Lead Sr Biotech Production Specialist I

        Jan 2024 - now
      • Lead Biotech Production Specialist

        Feb 2023 - Jan 2024
      • Biotech Production Specialist

        Jan 2021 - Feb 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Leon Ho
      Latin Honors- Cum Laude The State University at Albany College of Arts and Science May 2019
    • Awarded to Leon Ho
      Dean's List The State University at Albany College of Arts and Science