Lei Ma

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Senior Scientist @ Henlius USA Inc.
Houston, TX, US
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Houston, Texas, United States, United States
About Lei Ma

Highly self-motivated Scientist with a demonstrated history of working under pressure and meeting deadlines. Skilled in Protein Purification and Downstream Processing in GMP, collaborated with CDMO and CRO. Familiar with Fermentation and instrumental analysis, e.g. HPLC, EM, SDS-PAGE, DLS.Accomplishments:• Protein-Vaccine DSP and Formulation: Achieved 6 protein-based vaccine candidates (SARS-COV-2, HIV-1, RSV, hMPV, Influenza A) purifications and Downstream processing developments (HIV-1 currently under Phase I). • mAb: Successfully processed purifications of 5 different monoclonal Antibodies, targeting HIV, RSV, hMPV, and Influenza. • Fermentation USP: Achieved vaccine candidate I301/E2P M2e NP (antigen Influenza) full expression, in both E. Coli. (BL21, Clear Coli.) and Yeast (Pichia). • 3 Years of leading biopharmaceutical (Vaccine) manufacturing and SOP/regulatory/report/Assay writing of the DSP team in R&D, an expert in protein purification process, and formulation development. • 3 Years of collaboration experience with CRO, CDMO, and CMC for toxicity, processing development, and consulting.• 2 Years of fermentation experience in USP, familiar with CHO, E. Coli, Pichia, and C1 fermentation with 1, 5, and 10 L bioreactors. • 5 Years of pre-clinical experience with DMPK protein immobilization, cell culture, animal tests, and drug delivery. • 16 years of hands-on experience in the Chemistry and Biochemistry field, skill with organic, polymer & inorganic material synthesis, purification, modification, characterization, and instrumental analysis.• 15 Years of analytical chemistry/biochemistry experiences with method development and product characterization (e.g. HPLC, GC, MS, NMR, EM, EDS).• 7 Years of morphology characterization (utilizing SEM and TEM) for inorganic NPs, protein/VLP NPs, and microorganisms. • Skilled in project management, troubleshooting, critical thinking, and presentation of work. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Lei Ma's Current Company Details
Henlius USA Inc.

Henlius Usa Inc.

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Senior Scientist
Houston, TX, US
Website:
henlius.com
Employees:
463
Lei Ma Work Experience Details
  • Henlius Usa Inc.
    Senior Scientist
    Henlius Usa Inc.
    Houston, Tx, Us
  • Henlius Usa Inc.
    Senior Scientist
    Henlius Usa Inc. Aug 2024 - Present
    Milpitas, California, United States
    Leading projects in R&D. Biopharma research and manufacturing for HER2 targeting cancer therapy. Fusion protein (antibody, ADC, enzyme) design, fabrication, and purification. Downstream process development and scale-up.
  • Uvax Bio
    Senior Scientist
    Uvax Bio Aug 2022 - Sep 2024
    Newark, Delaware, United States
    Leading Down Stream process of Target Protein purification, and instrumental verification. Perform a variety of routine and non-routine functions directed toward the protein sample treatment, purification, analysis, and characterization. These functions include the following: literature research, designing processing development, experiment setting up, troubleshooting, and maintaining instruments and equipment, handling fermenters and bioreactors, performing and analyzing statistical quality control data, sample preparation, performing analytical measurements, gathering experimental data, analyzing trends within data, recording and reporting detailed accounts of experimental results in laboratory information systems, designing and executing an experimental plan, and discussing results with colleagues and customers. Key Accomplishments:• Protein-Vaccine DSP and Formulation: Achieved 6 protein-based vaccine candidates (SARS-COV-2, HIV-1, RSV, hMPV, Influenza A) purifications and Downstream processing developments (HIV-1 currently under Phase I). • mAb: Successfully processed purifications of 5 different monoclonal Antibodies, targeting HIV, RSV, hMPV, and Influenza. • Fermentation USP: Achieved vaccine candidate I301/E2P M2e NP (antigen Influenza) full expression, in both E. Coli. (BL21, Clear Coli.) and Yeast (Pichia).
  • Keelung Hong Fellowship
    Keelung Hong Scholorship Fellow
    Keelung Hong Fellowship Jan 2021 - Sep 2023
    El Paso, Texas, United States
    Run and maintain lab-scale autoclave and photo/thermal polymerization reactions. Use and maintain glovebox for catalyst, activator, and reactant preparation. Use mechanical skills to problem-solve reaction issues. Interface with supervisors and engineers to perform reaction runs to their specifications and conditions. Generate and report results. Communicate and coordinate with other technologists to maintain and support laboratory operations. Manuscripts and grand/funding writing. Supervise 2 undergraduate students for dissertation projects. Assisting lab management, inventory updating, chemicals purchase orders, and instrument training & scheduling. Key Accomplishments:● Nano-Tech Catalyst: Lead special projects to develop, synthesize, and characterize a dye-sensitized transformable photo-catalyst for the remediation of stable organic pollutants in water. Succeeded in lowering dye production costs by 25% and increased yield by 5%.o Q Jin1, L Ma1, W Zhou, R Chintalapalle, XJ Li, Catalysis Today 358 (2020) 246–253. o Q Jin, L Ma, W Zhou, Y Shen, O Fernandez-Delgado, XJ Li Chemical science 11 (11), 2915-2925● Microfluidics Infection Disease: Lead projects of designing novel microfluidics devices combined with detection methods for infectious diseases. Helped acquire data and results in a team-based effort to receive UTEP’s first-ever National Science Foundation Engineering Research Grant.o L Ma, Y Abugalyon, XJ Li. Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry 413 (18), 4655-4663.● Fullerene Biomedical: Assigned to collaborative projects with the Echegoyen Laboratory to determine the biomedical effects of Nanoparticle modified Fullerene. o YR Yao, Y Roselló, L Ma, ARP Santiago, A Metta-Magaña, N Chen, Josep M Poblet, L Echegoyen. Journal of the American Chemical Society 2021, 143, 37, 15309-15318o X Li, LA Echegoyen, L Ma. US Patent App. 17/456,534
  • The University Of Texas At El Paso
    Graduate Research Assistant
    The University Of Texas At El Paso Aug 2016 - Sep 2022
    El Paso, Tx
    Here's a condensed version of the provided information into a shorter passage:From January 2021 to February 2022, I performed diverse tasks focused on analyzing and applying small organic molecules, modified proteins, polymers, lipids, and other materials. My responsibilities included literature research, synthetic route design, experiment setup and troubleshooting, maintenance of analytical instruments, chemical handling, statistical quality control, sample preparation, analytical measurements, data analysis, and reporting. Within a year, I handled the workload of two roles independently and trained two undergraduates in instrumental operations.Since February 2022, my role has centered on running and maintaining lab-scale autoclaves and conducting polymerization and crystallization reactions. I manage glovebox operations for catalyst and reactant preparation, using mechanical skills to troubleshoot reaction issues. I collaborate closely with supervisors and engineers to meet specific reaction conditions, documenting and communicating results effectively. I supervise two undergraduate dissertation projects and support lab management, inventory updates, chemical procurement, and instrument training.Key accomplishments include leading projects to develop and characterize dye-sensitized nano-catalysts for organic pollutant remediation in water, achieving significant cost reductions and yield improvements. Additionally, I designed and characterized novel lanthanide nanocrystals for photo-upconversion applications, enhancing their fluorescence properties and photothermal capabilities through strategic modifications and conjugations. I also contributed to collaborative research on fullerene derivatives in perovskite solar cells, demonstrating enhanced efficiencies through advanced electron-transporting materials.
  • Chinese Academy Of Sciences
    Research Assistant
    Chinese Academy Of Sciences Jul 2013 - May 2016
    Beijing, China
    Led projects of novel organic/inorganic nanomaterials design and synthesis. Apply novel materials and methods of Surface Enhanced Raman. Combined freshly synthesized nano-size SIFs(Silver Island Films) and gold nanorods to provide super sensitive Raman substrates, for trace model compound detection. Utilize coordinated radioactive elements 99mTc and 64Cu for labeling, material testing and molecular detection efficiency improvement. Responsible for lab inventory, maintaining lab safety and equipment, manuscript writing, and proper waste handling. Key Accomplishments:● Worked independently to implement synthetic and manufacturing systems for novel substrate of Surface Enhanced Raman and radioactive elements labeling. Directed planning, inventory management, experiment design, and project execution. Highly Surface Plasma Enhanced Specific SIFs(Silver Island Films) was prepared. Proceed EDC/NHS conjugation of SWNTs and Cy5 (green pigment derivatives) labelled Gold Nanoparticles. Traces of 4-Aminothiophenol were detected through dual enhanced Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) and Metal-Enhanced Fluorescence (MEF), with significantly detection limit decreased (LOD below 10-12 M). Sterilized equipment, lab area, maintaining inventories, and sorted waste for catalog and disposal. Writes and submits manuscripts & patent for research article publication.o B Tang, J Wang, JA Hutchison, L Ma, N Zhang, H Guo, Z Hu, M Li, Y Zhao. ACS nano 10 (1), 871-879.o L Ma, BC Tang, Y Liu, YL Zhao, M Li. Analytical Methods 7 (4), 1622-1626o Min. Li*, Lei. Ma, Patent CN1510127809.5.

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Lei Ma works for Henlius Usa Inc.

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Lei Ma's current role is Senior Scientist.

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Lei Ma attended The University Of Texas At El Paso, Chinese Academy Of Sciences, Cau.

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Lei Ma's colleagues are Joanne Wong/王娟, 施宇杰, Junya H., 张文意, Min Wang, Xinwang Tan, Jiin-Tarng Wang.

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