Wei RONG
GEMBLOUX
Summary
With a Ph.D in molecular biology and more than 10 years experience in sequencing (sanger, NGS, nanopore) field, my current role is a Senior Analytical Scientist for mRNA vaccine production and the lead for sequencing platform in both R&D and QC. Leading quality studies including RNA structure, mRNA identity, PolyA disperity, capping efficiency, residual DNA, etc. analysis. Passionate to explore new technologies, could fit into different roles with minimum supervision and time.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Analytical Scientist
Exothera S.A. (Univercells)
Jumet (Charleroi)
03.2024 - Current
- Leading scientist for the sequencing platform in both R&D and QC.
- Analytical assay development and quantification (mainly Oxford Nanopore Technology) for both nucleic acid and viral vector projects.
- Coordinate between the Belgium and USA analytical teams.
- Laboratory management, Jr. Scientist, and Technician management.
- Directly report to senior management and stakeholders (internal and external).
Analytical Scientist
Univercells Group
Nivelles & Jumet
02.2022 - 02.2024
- mRNA, saRNA, circular RNA production, and analytical assay development/qualification.
- Molecular biology-related mRNA vaccine analytical assay development and qualification.
- High throughput sequencing assay development (Illumina, Nanopore sequencing).
- PCR (qPCR, RT-PCR); primer probe design (PCR, capping efficiency, plasmid modification).
- RNA and enzyme structure analysis: bioinformatic and experimental.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University of Liege, Gembloux Agro-bio Tech
GEMBLOUX
10.2018 - 01.2022
- Plant virus phylogenetic and geographic analysis using next-generation sequencing (Illumina).
- Leading scientist for EU projects with over 20 countries participating.
- Working with Bio-information for bioinformatic tools (Cont-ID) development.
- Organized workshops and symposia related to postdoctoral research topics.
Education
Ph.D. - Molecular Biology
University of Liege, Gembloux Agro-bio Tech
Gembloux09-2018
Skills
- Molecular biology
- Sequencing (Sanger, NGS, Nanopore)
- R&D and GMP
- Project management
- Effective time management
- Pressure resistance
- Team player
- Multitask
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Japanese
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Senior Analytical Scientist
Exothera S.A. (Univercells)
03.2024 - Current
Analytical Scientist
Univercells Group
02.2022 - 02.2024
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University of Liege, Gembloux Agro-bio Tech
10.2018 - 01.2022
Ph.D. - Molecular Biology
University of Liege, Gembloux Agro-bio Tech
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