Wilson Louie
About Wilson Louie
Wilson Louie serves as the Associate Director of Quality at Arcus Biosciences, where he oversees the maintenance and validation of laboratory equipment. With over 20 years of experience in the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical sectors, he specializes in quality control testing and stability for various biological products.
Work at Arcus Biosciences
Wilson Louie serves as the Associate Director of Quality at Arcus Biosciences, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for the maintenance and validation of laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with quality standards. His work involves analytical release Certificate of Analysis (COA) testing against specifications and stability testing under International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) protocols. Louie collaborates with various departments, including Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Clinical, and Financial, to maintain high-quality standards in biopharmaceutical processes.
Education and Expertise
Wilson Louie earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Molecular Biology from San Francisco State University, completing his studies from 1986 to 1991. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive experience in the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical sectors. Louie has developed expertise in quality control testing and stability for proteins, antibodies, small molecules, and polymers. He is skilled in various analytical techniques, including high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), capillary electrophoresis, and FTIR spectroscopy.
Background
With over 20 years of experience in a cGMP biotechnology and biopharmaceutical environment, Wilson Louie has held several significant positions throughout his career. Prior to his role at Arcus Biosciences, he worked as a Scientist II in Pharmaceutical Development Stability at Neurocrine Biosciences from 2003 to 2007. He also served as an Associate Scientist at Genentech from 1993 to 2002, where he gained valuable experience in quality control. Additionally, he worked as a Senior QC Research Associate at JANSSEN Alzheimer Immunotherapy for nine months in 2012.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Wilson Louie possesses a diverse skill set in analytical techniques and quality control processes. He is experienced in using HPLC techniques, including size exclusion chromatography (SEC), ion exchange, and reverse phase. His expertise extends to microbiology and bioburden testing for product release. Louie is also familiar with method transfers to contract testing laboratories, which enhances his ability to ensure quality standards are met across different testing environments. His proficiency includes SDS-PAGE, Karl Fischer titration, pH testing, and dissolution testing.