Jeffrey Hsu
About Jeffrey Hsu
Jeffrey Hsu is an Automation Engineer with extensive experience in automation and software development. He has worked at various companies, including Amyris and Agilent Technologies, and currently serves as an Automation Engineer at Arpeggio Biosciences.
Work at Arpeggio Bio
Jeffrey Hsu currently serves as an Automation Engineer at Arpeggio Biosciences, a position he has held since 2023. He works on-site in Boulder, Colorado. His role involves applying his extensive experience in automation to enhance laboratory processes and systems.
Previous Experience at Amyris
Hsu has a significant history with Amyris, where he worked in various capacities from 2018 to 2023. He began as an Automation Engineer for three months in 2018, then transitioned to a Staff Automation Engineer role from 2019 to 2021. After that, he worked remotely as a Staff Automation Engineer until 2023. His contributions included method development, testing, and support for the Automated Strain Engineering lab, focusing on integrating custom genetic strains into yeast for high-throughput screening.
Experience at Agilent Technologies
Jeffrey Hsu spent seven years at Agilent Technologies, where he held multiple roles including Applications Manager, Applications Engineer, and Systems Delivery & Senior Project Manager. His responsibilities included leading automation and sales support teams, managing project delivery, and developing custom integrated systems for laboratories. He contributed to the software design review team and was recognized as a top method developer on the VWorks platform.
Education and Expertise
Hsu earned a Master of Science in Bio-Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. His educational background supports his expertise in automation and system integration. He possesses software automation skills in GBG (C#), VWorks (JavaScript), Echo EPR/ECP, and Biomek (VBA), which he applies in his current and previous roles.
Early Career at Velocity 11
Jeffrey Hsu began his career as an Applications Technician at Velocity 11, where he worked for four months in 2007. This early experience laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in automation and system integration within the biotechnology sector.