JANE (THAO) TRAN

Experience

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  Viet Nam Institute of Chemical Technology

  Sept 2013 - Nov 2013

  Internship

  Successfully completed protect on isolating pure substance from Medicinal Plant with anticancer and antioxidant activities and being co-author. Son LH, Thao THP. "In vitro Antioxidant and Anticancer Properties of Active Compounds from Methanolic Extract of Pteris multifida Poir. Leaves." European Journal of Medicinal Plants, 2014;4(3):292-302.Key Responsibilities:• Preparing and presenting project's proposal• Preparing leaf extraction by cold maceration in Ethanol and partitioning by Methanol to obtain methanolic fraction and isolating pure compounds from leaf extract• Identifying substances applying Thin-layer Chromatography• Purifying isolated substances using preparative high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)• Investigating evaluate antioxidant and anticancer activities pure compounds Show less

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  QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2016

  Advanced Research Project

  • Being involved in the first study utilising microfluidic technology for cancer cell enrichment from the blood of head and neck cancer patients to which being a co-author Kulasinghe et al., Scientific Reports 2017. "Enrichment of circulating head and neck tumour cells using spiral microfluidic technology"1. Generate mammalian cell culture models for experiments2. Optimise microfluidic technologies for the enrichment of circulating tumour cells (CTCs)3. Perform short term ex-vivo culture to develop models of metastatic disease for head and neck cancer4. Develop an in-vitro model system for head and neck cancer in 3D using hydrogels 5. Ensure clinical tests and data integrity according to Good Clinical Practice regulations6. Present project results and science journal articles monthly Show less

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  QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2019

  Lab technician

  A member of the Interface Science and Materials Engineering group researching and developing anti-microbial nanocomposite materials and anti-microbial wound cover to combat deadly super bugsAs a Lab Technician, primary roles include planning and designing experiments to develop new biomaterial with antimicrobial activities, conducting general lab duties and providing assistance in performing specific experiments.

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  Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology

  Oct 2019 - Apr 2020

  Microbiology Laboratory Assistant

  A Microbiology Laboratory Assistant with experience in NATA-credited pathology complying with ISO15189 requirement. Main responsibilities involved assisting laboratory professionals in conducting various tests and analyses on patient samples to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.• Received and verified patient information using laboratory information system• Managed to conduct processing more than 500 clinical specimens per night with accuracy and precision• Assisted scientist by performing sample preparation such as streaking, staining and setting up of antibiotic sensitivity testing to ensure samples are ready for examination• Slides labelled and properly archived for future reference, research or additional testing• Adhered to strict safety and infection control protocols and protecting from potential hazards• Committed to quality and excellence by strictly following Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) consistently across daily activities and special products.• Implemented quality and service improvement activities in accordance with NATA/ ISO requirements Show less

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  Luina Bio

  Apr 2020 - Aug 2021

  Junior QC Officer
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  AcuraBio

  Aug 2021 - Jul 2023

  Quality Control Officer

  A Quality Control Analyst with a strong knowledge of cGMP in Bio-Pharmaceutical Industry . Expertise in Microbiology including Aerobic and Anaerobic systems. Exceptional experience in Analytical Chemistry and Hands-on Biochemistry testing. Known as attention to details skill and profound ability to implement and maintain Quality Control procedure to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.• Led assigned Project to ensure Batch Readiness and Execution following cGMP requirement; and Batch release in high timely manner with high accuracy to meet Quality policies and Customer demands• Diligently maintained compliance with records management protocols and accurately record results.• Operated and maintained laboratory equipment in strict adherence to established protocols• Approved incoming materials by confirming specifications and taking measurement tests.• Assisted Validation activities including conducting experiments and result verifying to ensure data meeting predetermined acceptance criteria• Actively participated in QA support activities such as data gathering, preparing report to submit to QA, addressing QA comments to support Batch release• Assisted audit-related process by ensuring data is documented and maintained work test record, logbook according to Good Documentation Practice• Contributed to continuous improvement such as participating in method development, SOPs updating• Communicated with client and liaised with varied background team member between QC and other Departments and External Facilities to ensure smooth flow of project, sample and documentation• Adhered to defined service quality standards, health, and safety policies, ensuring safe and high-quality services. Show less