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Ee Xien Ng

Ee Xien Ng

Manufacturing engineer (internship)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Technical Expert, APAC at Merck Life Science, Contract Testing Services

  • Education

    • National University of Singapore

      2013 - 2017
      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

      Research on developing quantitative biofluid enzyme activity assay and single cell analysis for precision medicine via integrated microfluidics.Published three first author journal papers and a book chapter on my PhD work.Worked as lab teaching assistant to guide undergraduates in performing biomechanics tensile/compression stress experiment and gait experiment.

    • National University of Singapore

      2014 - 2015
      Graduate Certificate Management of Technology

      Management of technology, management of industrial R&D and analyzing high-tech opportunities.Engage in creative and innovative technology projects.

    • National University of Singapore

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: NUS Harmonica Orchestra, BP Mentoring Property Manager in NUSHO, Student Mentor in GMPS, Group Leader of AMCISA Freshmen Orientation Camp, Vice President of Electronics Society in Foon Yew High School

  • Experience

    • PerkinElmer

      May 2012 - Jul 2012
      Manufacturing engineer (internship)

      Working on Work Instruction documents, Atomic Spectroscopy products (assemblies, alignment, hipot testing, final test, etc.)

    • National University of Singapore

      Aug 2013 - Aug 2017
      PHD Scholar

      My PhD work involves the development of an integrated microfluidic platform for high throughput multiplexed protease assay. This miniaturized platform runs on low-volume sample, and thus would benefit applications in real world clinical setting (eg. cancer research and diagnosis).

    • Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research & Technology Centre

      Sept 2017 - Feb 2020
      Postdoctoral Associate

      Work closely with professors and researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and biotechnology companies • Perform stem cell research and expansion, bioreactor and microcarriers design, microfluidics and polymer chemistry• Perform analytical verification of stem cell quality through gene analysis and differentiation assay• Develop highly uniform microcarriers through microfluidics for cell culture in a bioreactor

    • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

      Jan 2019 - Mar 2019
      Visiting Scholar

      Visited MIT to form collaboration with biotechnology startup and MIT researchers, and to perform research work• Contributed from a biomedical engineer perspective on a microfluidic bioreactor project while working with researchers and engineers from other disciplines• Gave a talk on implementing Mesenchymal Stem Cell culture in a microfluidic bioreactor in MIT on 25 February 2019

    • Merck Life Science

      Feb 2020 - now

      - Provide support and discussion on technical, technology and regulatory aspects for CMC and QC testing to biologics manufacturing clients in APeC region- Act as field technology manager to support account managers and commercial activities in APeC- Drive adoption of new technologies such as NGS and molecular techniques in clients’ QC testing following regulatory requirements trend- Act as SME to provide support on troubleshooting testing result deviation/OOS/anomaly to ensure resolution of clients’ testing issue Show less - Experienced study director for viral clearance validation studies (IND/BLA) and held responsibility as the single point of study control for the overall scientific conduct of the GLP studies- Good understanding of virology, cell culture and downstream processes including chromatography, low pH/chemical inactivation and nanofiltration steps- Resolved technical issues within study and provided timely discussion and support to client to ensure on time delivery of study reports- Led investigations and implemented CAPAs for deviation events with no overdue records- Led virus stock & quality management team to regularly analyze stock performance for strategic planning and forecasting for virus stocks using a risk-based approach- Acted as subject matter expert, offered scientific training and mentoring to other team members- Wrote/revised/reviewed SOP, protocols and workbooks Show less

      • Technical Expert, APAC

        Jun 2023 - now

      • Scientist - Viral Clearance

        Jul 2020 - Jun 2023

      • Associate Scientist - Technical Data Analysis

        Feb 2020 - Jul 2020

  • Licenses & Certifications