Jordan Chiu
About Jordan Chiu
Jordan Chiu is a Research Technician at AbCellera, holding a BSc in Microbiology & Immunology from the University of British Columbia. He has a diverse background in research and software development, with experience in various organizations including BC Children's Hospital Research Institute and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
Work at AbCellera
Jordan Chiu has been employed at AbCellera as a Research Technician since 2020. In this role, he engages in internal assay development aimed at discovering and validating next-generation antibody therapeutics. He collaborates with various teams for data management and regularly performs and presents data derived from flow cytometry, cell culture, cell transfections, and single-cell screens. Additionally, he develops software tools for data analysis pipelines using programming languages such as R and Python, and creates custom visualizations for experimental data utilizing Plotly/Dash.
Education and Expertise
Jordan Chiu holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology & Immunology from the University of British Columbia, which he completed from 2012 to 2017. He furthered his education by obtaining a Bachelor of Computer Science from the same institution, studying from 2017 to 2020. His academic background equips him with a strong foundation in both biological sciences and computer science, enabling him to integrate software development with research methodologies.
Background
Before joining AbCellera, Jordan Chiu gained diverse experience in various research and technical roles. He worked as a Research Associate at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for three months in 2015 and as a Research Assistant at Kinexus for seven months in the same year. He also served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at BC Children's Hospital Research Institute from 2016 to 2017. His early career included a co-op position at Public Services and Procurement Canada in 2019 and a software development co-op at CA Technologies in 2018.
Professional Development
In addition to his research roles, Jordan Chiu has contributed to the academic community as a BCS Tutor and Teaching Assistant at the University of British Columbia from 2019 to 2020. His experience in education complements his technical skills and enhances his ability to communicate complex concepts effectively. He also worked as a Junior Full Stack Software Developer at Appara for two months in 2020, further broadening his technical expertise.
Interests and Hobbies
Jordan Chiu has a variety of interests outside of his professional work. He enjoys video games, music, cycling, skiing, hiking, and reading. These activities reflect a well-rounded individual who values both physical and intellectual pursuits.