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Yang Zhou, Ph.D.
3801 SW 4th ST, Des Moines, IA 50315
Phone: (515)450-7007 (cell)
Email:
yangzhou@eurofinsus.comQ
UALIFICATION
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Developed quantitative method for collagen and lutein analysis in various matrices.
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Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Biophysics; Hand-on experience in method development and
nutrition analysis. Familiar with various instrumentations including UHPLC, MSMS etc.
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Versatile skills and solid background on analytical chemistry, clinical study, protein
biochemistry etc., familiar with regular guideline such as cGMP, GLP, ISO etc.
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Served as Stakeholder of Strategic Food Analytical Methods of AOAC International
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SPSFAM Heavy Metals Working Group
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DUCATION
Ph.D., Biophysics
(2007)
Iowa State University, Ames IA, USA
B.S., Biochemistry
(1998)
Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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ROFESSIONAL
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XPERIENCE
Scientist, Eurofins Scientific Inc., Des Moines, IA
2011-Present
Responsibilities:
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Work with associate scientists to develop and validate analytical assays.
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Role as principal scientist to lead method development for vitamins, enzymes, authenticity
department.
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Leading method development using the latest instrumentations including LC-MSMS.
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Work closely with clients, develop and verify proprietary methods to fit their scopes.
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Responsible for draft SOPs, reports, method investigations.
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Oversee and investigate method performance, responsible for ~100 analytical methods.
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Provide technical support for internal departments
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Work with chief scientific officer, department managers and quality manager and client to
provide technique assurance
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Create and review literature for marketing new methods and instruments capabilities to clients
Accomplishments:
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Developed and validated methods for various vitamins including vitamin A, D, E, K, Folic
acid, B1,B3, B5, B6, B12, Biotin, Inositol, Choline etc..
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Developed and validated method for various analytes including Elastin, Collagen, organic
acid, Acteic acid etc.
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Developed and validated methods for various enzymes including Amylase, Xylanase, Phytase,
Glucanse, Cellulase, Bromelain, Nattokinase, Lipase, Lactase etc.
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Iowa State University in collaboration with
Unilever R&D, Vlaardingen, The Netherlands.
2008-2011
Responsibilities:
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Develop carotenoids assays including lutein, prepare SOPs for analytical methods, analyze
experimental samples and direct laboratory procedures.
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