Melinda Nguyen
About Melinda Nguyen
Melinda Nguyen is a Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from UC San Diego. She has extensive experience in clinical and research laboratories, having worked at various institutions including Stanford Health Care and Pacira Pharmaceuticals.
Work at BillionToOne
Melinda Nguyen serves as a Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist at BillionToOne, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she applies her extensive laboratory expertise to contribute to the company's mission of advancing precision medicine. Her work involves analyzing complex biological samples and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of laboratory results.
Education and Expertise
Melinda Nguyen earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biology from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). She studied from 2012 to 2014, gaining foundational knowledge in biological sciences that supports her career in clinical laboratory science. Her education has equipped her with the necessary skills to excel in various laboratory environments.
Background
Melinda Nguyen has a diverse background in laboratory science, beginning her career as a Laboratory Assistant at the UCSD Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry from 2013 to 2014. She later worked as a Research Intern at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute during the same period. These early experiences laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in clinical laboratory settings.
Professional Experience
Melinda has held several significant positions throughout her career. She worked as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Trainee at UC San Diego Health from 2017 to 2018. Following that, she served as a Microbiologist II at Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. from 2014 to 2017. She also worked at Stanford Health Care as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist from 2019 to 2021 and briefly as a Senior Clinical Lab Scientist in 2021.