Jean Lu
About Jean Lu
Jean Lu is a Scientist II at Bristol Myers Squibb in San Diego, California, with a background in molecular genetics and extensive experience in gene expression analysis, protein purification, and virus generation.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Jean Lu is currently employed as Scientist II at Bristol Myers Squibb in San Diego, California. In this role, Jean Lu continues to contribute to scientific research and advancements within the company. This position at Bristol Myers Squibb allows leveraging extensive experience in molecular genetics and gene expression analysis.
Previous Roles at Celgene
Jean Lu has an extensive work history at Celgene, holding several positions over five years. Starting as a Senior Research Associate from 2014 to 2015, Jean Lu progressed to Senior Associate Scientist from 2015 to 2017. In 2017, Jean Lu advanced to Scientist I, a role held until 2019. These positions were all based in the Greater San Diego Area, allowing significant contributions to the scientific community through research and development.
Educational Background in Molecular Genetics
Jean Lu holds a Master’s degree in Molecular Genetics from UC Davis, obtained between 1989 and 1991. This advanced study provided a strong foundation in genetic analysis and research techniques. Prior to this, Jean Lu earned a Bachelor's degree from National Taiwan University from 1983 to 1987, establishing a robust academic background pivotal to Jean's professional development in the field of genetics.
Technical Skills and Laboratory Expertise
Jean Lu possesses a wide range of technical skills and laboratory expertise. This includes the development of lentivirus constructs, site-directed mutagenesis, and protein purification using affinity tags such as pMAL, GST, and 6X His tag. Jean Lu is also experienced in using phage library screening, Flow cytometry using Guava, and conducting luciferase assays in various well formats. Proficiency in data analysis software such as Prism and DNA sequencing software like APE and Sequencher further highlights technical capabilities.
Work Experience in Various Research Organizations
Jean Lu has a vast work experience spanning several research organizations. This includes roles such as Senior Research Associate at UC San Diego / The University of Chicago (2000-2009) and Senior Research Associate at Cor Therapeutics, Inc. (1997-1999). At aTyr Pharma, Jean Lu was a Senior Research Associate from 2013 to 2014, and as an Associate Scientist at Fate Therapeutics Inc. from 2009 to 2013. Early in Jean's career, positions were held at SIBIA as a Research Associate from 1992 to 1997 and at Cor Therapeutics, Inc. from 1997 to 1999 in South San Francisco, CA.