Jenny Qi
About Jenny Qi
Jenny Qi is a Senior Quality Associate in Clinical Laboratory at BillionToOne, with extensive experience in rodent surgeries and in vivo studies. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Nevada, Reno, and has worked in various research and caregiving roles.
Work at BillionToOne
Jenny Qi has been employed at BillionToOne as a Senior Quality Associate in the Clinical Laboratory since 2020. In this role, she focuses on ensuring the quality and accuracy of laboratory processes. Her responsibilities include implementing standard operating procedures and collaborating with research scientists to enhance laboratory practices. Her position is based in Menlo Park, California.
Education and Expertise
Jenny Qi earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience from the University of Nevada, Reno, completing her studies from 2015 to 2019. She also attended West Career & Technical Academy, where she studied Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, achieving an Advanced Honors High School Diploma from 2011 to 2015. Her educational background supports her expertise in conducting in vivo studies and performing various rodent surgeries.
Background
Prior to her current role, Jenny Qi worked as a Research Associate at the University of Nevada, Reno from 2017 to 2019, where she gained experience in rodent surgeries and microdialysis techniques. She continued her career at Charles River Laboratories as a Research Associate from 2019 to 2020. Jenny has also held positions in caregiving and retail, including a role as a caregiver at Right at Home Reno and as a cashier at BBA Solutions.
Research Skills and Techniques
Jenny Qi possesses a range of research skills, particularly in performing rodent surgeries, including probe, infusion, and intracerebroventricular (ICV) surgeries. She is proficient in conducting both in vitro and in vivo microdialysis to collect local endogenous substances from rodent models. Additionally, she has expertise in running rodent behavioral tests such as rotarod, fear conditioning, and syllable tests, as well as performing necropsy procedures and brain histology for verification purposes.