Queenie Ko Email & Phone Number

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Alameda, Ca

-Perform experiments at the bench and on prototype devices in support of sample preparation, nucleic acid assay development, and assay optimization-Define objectives, collect, and analyze data, and draw meaningful conclusions based on product requirements-Core team member in executing crucial studies in support of EUA submission-Specific duties for developing and executing studies for COVID-19 FDA application includes:-Writing reports, protocols and manufacturing instructions and submitting to Quality for review-Executing studies following strict FDA approved guidelines-Formulating reagents for POC device -Performing internal process control checks on reagents for manufacturing-Performing calibration checks on POC device-Additionally, responsible for:--Developing RSV and Influenza nucleic acid tests for use in Alveo’s POC device--Research and development of new assay reagents--Testing and troubleshooting new devices-Contribution in Alveo being the winner of XPRIZE Rapid Covid Testing Competition-Effortlessly manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively with limited oversight-Create and maintain accurate records of experiments under design control-Assist in general operation of lab, including regular cleaning and maintenance of equipment and inventory-Train and assist junior scientists

South San Francisco, Ca

• Responsible for technical development of 5 in vitro diagnostic products: Single Antigen Bead Resolution (SABR) I – HLA-DQ, SABR II – HLA-DQ, SABR-III, SABR-IV and Human Platelet Antigen (HPA)• Contributed to the launch of 4 products• Wrote technical and developmental reports • Responsible for keeping, designing and managing hundreds of products improvement assays• Supported software development with clear technical specifications and beta testing

Belmont, Ca

Responsible for conducting many different steps of molecular cloning: PCR, gene synthesis, site-mutagenesis, ligation cloning, agarose gel electrophoresis, DNA sequencing analysis, and plasmid DNA preparation.o Quality control duties: Prepare packing slips and products, aliquot DNA samples out for team members to use, record and keep track on the amount of DNA used on the DM system.o Core member of the Manufacturing group: Write product sheets and technical information sheets,

Carleton University

Oxygen-dependent post-translational regulation by FIH on the ankyrin repeats on ASPP2 and iASPP that specifically mediate the p53-family’s transcriptional apoptotic response is investigated.

Toronto, Canada Area

Determine effects of phosphorylation sites of Anillin by knockdown of phosphate sites and carry out assays to see whether there will be any change in phenotype.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Urine bioassay method for 226Ra based on DLLME

Ottawa, Canada Area

- Projects studying how compost and beneficial microorganisms of composts limit the harmful organisms in crops.- Projects studying anti-microbials produced by these biological control agents and whether it will show inhibitory activities against fungus of interest

Undergraduate, Biochemistry

Activities and Societies: Member of Carleton University’s Chinese Students Association, Carleton University Hong Kong Student Association.

Bachelors Of Science, Major In Biochemistry Honours With A Co-Op Option

Completion Of Human Physiology Course, Physiology

Took a Human Physiology course from May 2012 to August 2010