Hao Chau Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas, United States

Conduct high complexity molecular tests in treatment and diagnosis of genetic diseases.

1250 Moursund St., Suite 925 Houston, Tx 77030

• Performed genomic extraction and purification of patient's saliva sample.• Processed purified genomic sample for sequencing.• Preparation of reagents and solutions for an experiment• Maintenance of Drosophila colonies and mouseroom.• Captured images of neuron parts of cell culture and mice specimens, and reconstruct 3D structure of neurons.• Harvested tissue from various specimens and perform SDS-PAGE and Western Blotting.• Mice genotyping via PCR and Gel Electrophoresis.

Houston, Texas, United States

• Participate in CGMP Production of Viral Products.• Stock Cleanroom suites and support areas with released Inventory.• Provides support to cleanroom suites and trains for EM Monitoring.• Trash removal and Inactivation/Disposal of Biohazardous waste from the area.• Perform other duties as assigned.

14004 University Blvd, Sugar Land, Tx 77479

• Assisted lab supervisor on prepping chemical reagents and solutions required for experimental session for Biotech Bioprocessing and Biotech Research Method.• Assisted Biotech Research Method’s students developing molecular biology techniques through isolating pop414’s opd gene, amplifying the opd gene via PCR, removal of restriction site in pUC19 and opd plasmid, purification of opd gene and plasmid vector, proper ligation of both gene and vector, chemical transformation into a DH5α competence cell, and selectively screening for degradation of pesticides.• Assisted Biotech Bioprocessing students in the upstream process of pop419 production using BioFlo 115 Biofermentor and downstream process of extracting and purifying protein by applying pre-treatment process to preserve and stabilize oph enzyme, and using AKTA primeplus to desalt protein, and size-exclusion to isolate oph enzyme and its protein from pellet samples.• Isolation of 16sRNA gene from bacteria with desirable traits, quantitated and documented 16sRNA extraction results for sequencing. Sample with strong desirable traits are cryopreserved for further studies.• Provided feedbacks for molecular biology lab reports and proposed improvised techniques to further advance molecular biology techniques for recombinant DNA.• Organized and maintained lab supplies, protocols, SOP, and documents.• Support online lab operation, diagnosed, and troubleshoot hardware and software problems and fixed faults.• Processed and disposed of used pesticides and hazardous containers. Maintained and sanitized lab hygiene according to biosafety level 1.

Houston, Texas, United States

• Assisted lab supervisor to prepare reagents and materials for class session.• Organized laboratory supplies, documents, and equipment.• Prepared chemical samples, proper chemical containers and labels.• Processed and disposed of used chemicals and containers.• Maintained laboratory hygiene.

Houston, Texas, United States

• Responsible for all incoming packages/outgoing mail and distributing mail into mailboxes.• Signed for all incoming packages and enter all required information into the database system.• Assisted staff with scanning document to files and shredding unneeded documents.

Houston, Texas, United States

• Supported all computer lab operation.• Diagnosed hardware problems and fixed faults or forwarded to IT department.• Maintained and sanitized the lab.

Master'S Degree, Biotechnology

Expected to graduate with the master's degree in 2022

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biotechnology