Baon Kong
Saint Paul,Minnesota
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, technical writing, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and effective team leadership, driving quality and efficiency in workplace settings. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Study Specialist
NAMSA (Formerly WuXi AppTec Inc.)
10.2018 - Current
- Assisted Study Directors by gathering and organizing quantitative study data results from both in vivo and in vitro assays to generate high quality final study reports to Clients.
- Maintained and assigned personnel monthly scan schedules for the Study Specialist team to send out final reports to Clients.
- Collaborated with internal working groups, developed and successfully launched an efficient final report delivery system to Clients that took approximately a year to completion.
- Assisted in IACUC submissions, created, organized, and maintained excel spreadsheet files for ease of tracking animal use for study protocols.
- Developed workflow instructions to enhance proficiency of internal study folder movement processes.
- Assisted the Client Communication team with Client specific requests for study specific inquiries and study results.
- Communicated to Clients about mid-study findings, assisted Clients with testing requests and collaborated with laboratory staff to ensure testing requests have been initiated in a timely manner.
- Assisted management with updating Standard Operating Procedures, study protocols, and study templates to improve processes and align practices in accordance with ISO and IACUC regulations.
Senior Laboratory Technician
NAMSA (Formerly WuXi AppTec Inc.)
12.2009 - 10.2018
- Performed specimen analyses by operating the hematology, clinical chemistry, and coagulation analyzers according to Standard Operating Procedures.
- Optimized workflow by taking charge of reorganizing the clinical pathology laboratory space for better accessibility and functionality of the hematology, clinical chemistry, and coagulation analyzers.
- Maintained and organized inventory for all blood analyzer reagents to ensure that all required reagents were readily available as needed and not expired
- Reduced hematology, clinical chemistry, and coagulation analyzer downtime and maximized performance by thoroughly performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and implementing consistent quality control measures to ensure accurate hematology results.
- Assisted management by continually updating Standard Operating Procedures to improve turnaround time on test procedures and workflow productivity.
- Proficiently mastered injections through the intradermal, intravenous, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intraperitoneal routes in the animal model for various assays.
- Performed clinical observations, general necropsies, humane euthanasia, anesthesia, blood collection, and producing blood smears in compliance with internal Standard Operating Procedures and study protocol guidelines.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to the highest standards and best practices according to Standard Operating Procedures.
- Obtained ALAT, LAT, and LATG certifications
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MNHigh School Diploma -
Johnson High School
Saint Paul06-2004
Skills
- Strong Focus on Accuracy and Attention to Details
- Experience in Technical Writing
- Collaborative Communication Expertise
- Proficient in Managing Multiple Tasks
- Team Leadership Experience
- Strategic Decision Making
- Familiar with ISO and IACUC Standards
- Accurate Typing Skills
- Achieve Consistent Quality Standards
- Team-Oriented and Self-Sufficient
Timeline
Senior Study Specialist
NAMSA (Formerly WuXi AppTec Inc.)
10.2018 - Current
Senior Laboratory Technician
NAMSA (Formerly WuXi AppTec Inc.)
12.2009 - 10.2018
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Minnesota
High School Diploma -
Johnson High School