Td Khang
About Td Khang
Td Khang is a biologist currently employed at ATCC in Manassas, Virginia, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in biology and quality control, with previous roles in pharmacy, education, and laboratory assistance.
Work at ATCC
Currently, Td Khang serves as a Biologist at ATCC, a role he has held since 2021. Located in Manassas, Virginia, Khang specializes in performing quality control assays, including sterility testing, RT-PCR, and hemagglutination titration. His responsibilities include maintaining laboratory standards and ensuring the accuracy of experimental results. Khang's expertise in handling and aliquoting primers is integral to the laboratory's operations.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining ATCC, Td Khang accumulated diverse work experience in various roles. He worked as a Pharmacy Technician at CVS Pharmacy for four months in 2014. Following that, he spent three years at Baxter International Inc. as a Quality Laboratory Associate II, where he contributed to quality assurance processes. Khang also served as an English Second Language Science Teacher at The Dewey Schools in Vietnam for two years, enhancing his communication skills in a multicultural environment.
Education and Expertise
Td Khang's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Western Carolina University, where he studied from 2012 to 2014. He also attended Catawba Valley Community College, focusing on Anatomy for 11 months in 2018. Khang's studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill further solidified his foundation in Biology. His academic training supports his proficiency in laboratory techniques and quality control processes.
Laboratory Skills and Specializations
Td Khang possesses specialized skills in performing quality control assays. His expertise includes sterility testing, RT-PCR, and hemagglutination titration. He has experience in the growth of influenza viruses in eggs and the preparation of red blood cells. Khang developed a comprehensive HEPA inspection process targeting mold colony detection in an IV production plant, demonstrating his commitment to maintaining high laboratory standards.
Early Career and Development
Td Khang began his career as a Laboratory Assistant at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2011. This role provided him with foundational laboratory experience. He also studied General Studies at Mitchell Community College in 2010, which contributed to his overall academic development. His early career experiences laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in quality assurance and biology.