Anne Yu

Experience

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  University of Maine

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

  Synthesized novel nucleosides and evaluated their bio-activity to enhance cancer and viral disease research in medicinal chemistry. Assisted with graduate students with identifying and purifying synthesized saccharides through monitoring kinetic and equilibrium properties of the rare sugars. Guided students through general chemistry recitation workshop problems by teaching concepts and checking answers. Devised interactive activities for active learning and promoted creating study material to encourage tutees to think conceptually. Quantified morphology data on moose lungworms including utilizing techniques relevant to disease testing in sheep and goats. Served as a peer instructor to facilitate group work and assisted faculty during class. Held office hours to answer questions on course materials. Served as a chemistry peer instructor to facilitate group work and assisted faculty during class. Held office hours to answer questions on course materials

  • Organic Chemistry Research Assistant

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  • Peer Led Team Learning Leader (Chemistry I and II)

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

  • Organic Chemistry Tutor

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  • Laboratory Assistant

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  • Maine Learning Assistant (Calculus I)

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  • Maine Learning Assistant (Chemistry I)

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2013
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  MDI Biological Laboratory

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2020

  Responsible for development, implementation, and management of animal husbandry to large danio rerio (zebrafish) and axolotl colonies. Managed and trained new personnel on animal care for fish, reptiles, and amphibians used for research. Acquired supplies and reagents required for system maintenance and research. Provided other animal care duties for institutional wide animals such as pouring agarose plates and making fly food, and understanding and fixing core facility systems. Provided DNA sequencing services to courses and other institutions. Näytä vähemmän Performed general husbandry, care and maintenance of 20,000 zebrafish, including daily feeding, water parameters, tank changes, Aquaneering system troubleshooting and maintenance, breeding and embryo collection, euthanasia, and making/decapsulating Artemia. Maintained over 10 transgenic zebrafish strains and providing spawning services to faculty and outside institutions. Additional animal husbandry to axolotl, toads, xenopus, dogfish, turtles, bullfrogs, and killifish used for educational courses and research. Poured agar plates for three independent c. elegans labs and made food for Drosophila. Näytä vähemmän

  • Scientific Resource Specialist II

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Animal Care Technician

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2018
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  Duke University

  Jan 2020 - Mar 2023

  Major responsibilities include but not limited to:- Organization and management of Tobin Lab fish room by managing and coordinating general husbandry and health of embryos, fry, and adult zebrafish and maintaining system functionality. This includes training, managing, and setting challenging yet achievable goals for facility assistants, spawning and replenishing stock transgenic lines, preparing shipments of transgenic lines for collaborators, and creating and refining zebrafish standard operating procedures.- Organization and management of Tobin laboratory space by ensuring safety, chemical and waste management protocols are applied and revised when needed, assisting in basic laboratory duties, maintaining and troubleshooting equipment, and coordinated with lab members on key projects and enhancing laboratory productivity.- Supervised laboratory operating expenses by ordering supplies, equipment, and reagents through Duke University's electronic procurement system, corresponding with vendors to acquire new products or services for the laboratory, creating and standard purchase orders.- Technical support and mentor for research including assisting laboratory techniques such as microinjections, tail wounding, cryosectioning, cloning, and adult/juvenile infections. Näytä vähemmän

  • Research Technician III

    Jan 2022 - Mar 2023

  • Research Technician II

    Jan 2020 - Jan 2022
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  BIOMILQ

  Mar 2023 - Mar 2024

  Laboratory Manager

  As a Laboratory Manager at BIOMILQ, I enhance laboratory operations by optimizing GxP workflows, addressing inefficiencies, and implementing innovative solutions. My role involves refining safety and waste management procedures, allocating budgetary resources, and ensuring compliance on regulatory approvals. I collaborate with vendors to troubleshoot, repair, and acquire new products while managing chemical and consumable inventory. As a liaison between research teams and office staff, I facilitate seamless day to day communication and collaboration, aligning project goals with operational efficiency and compliance standards. Näytä vähemmän

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  Metabolon, Inc.

  Jan 2025 - now

  Medical Scientist 3

  Manage and perform automated and manual extraction procedures across various sample types while continuously improving lab efficiency through SOP development. Oversee data integrity and reporting using LIMS, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Mentor team members, guiding training and competency development. Collaborate cross-functionally with analytical, sample prep, R&D, and platform teams to support troubleshooting and maintain instrumentation, ensuring seamless lab operations.