Sharon Tan
About Sharon Tan
Sharon Tan is a Business Development Manager at ATCC, with a background in biology and biotechnology. She has extensive experience in various roles within the biotech and life sciences sectors, including positions at Dow AgroSciences and the University of Florida.
Current Role at ATCC
Sharon Tan serves as the Business Development Manager at ATCC, a role she has held since 2022. Based in Manassas, Virginia, she focuses on supporting various industries, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, agriculture, food and beverage, and biotechnology. Her responsibilities involve identifying growth opportunities and fostering relationships within the Mid-Central territory.
Previous Experience in Biotechnology
Sharon Tan has extensive experience in the biotechnology sector. She worked as a Biological Scientist at the University of Florida Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research from 2013 to 2014 and again in 2014 for a total of 22 months. Her work included gene expression and genotyping. Prior to that, she completed an internship as a Biotechnologist at Dow AgroSciences in 2011, where she contributed to projects in the Traits Genomics and Technologies Department.
Education and Academic Background
Sharon Tan earned her Bachelor of Science degree in General Biology from Linfield University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's of Science in Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Florida. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her career in biotechnology and business development.
Career Development and Contributions
Throughout her career, Sharon Tan has contributed to significant projects in biotechnology. She was involved in the production of CAR-T luciferase reporter cell lines, which are essential for immuno-oncology tools. Additionally, she has played a role in the development of next-generation sequencing (NGS) standards for microbiome research and assay development, showcasing her commitment to advancing the field.
Previous Roles in Business Development
Before her current position at ATCC, Sharon Tan held various roles in business development. She worked as a Business Development Manager for Neta Scientific, Inc. from 2017 to 2019, covering multiple states including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi. She also served as a Life Science Specialist at VWR, part of Avantor, from 2019 to 2022, where she focused on life sciences solutions.