Kristen Chan
About Kristen Chan
Kristen Chan is an Assistant Scientist at Ligand Pharmaceuticals, with a background in Biology from Skyline College and the University of California, Davis. She has experience in research and lab procedures, including chromatography techniques and presenting research findings.
Work at Ligand Pharmaceuticals
Kristen Chan has been employed at Ligand Pharmaceuticals as an Assistant Scientist since 2018. In this role, she is involved in various research activities that contribute to the company's pharmaceutical development efforts. Her responsibilities include conducting phenol sulfuric assays and performing lab procedures related to polysaccharide isolation and purification. She utilizes advanced techniques such as Size Exclusion Chromatography and Ion Exchange Chromatography, as well as operating a High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) machine. Additionally, she presents research findings at weekly lab meetings, which enhances her communication and presentation skills.
Education and Expertise
Kristen Chan studied Biology/Biological Sciences at Skyline College from 2014 to 2016, where she achieved a degree in the field. She furthered her education at the University of California, Davis, obtaining a degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from 2016 to 2018. This educational background has equipped her with a solid foundation in biological sciences, which she applies in her current role as an Assistant Scientist. Her expertise includes laboratory techniques such as chromatography and assay methods.
Background
Before joining Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Kristen Chan gained experience as an Undergraduate Researcher at the University of California, Davis from 2017 to 2018. She also worked as a Physics Lab Technician at Skyline College for one year, from 2015 to 2016, and provided customer service at Westlake Village Apartments from 2014 to 2015. These roles contributed to her development in scientific research and technical skills, as well as her ability to communicate effectively in various settings.
Research Skills and Techniques
In her research activities, Kristen Chan has developed proficiency in conducting phenol sulfuric assays and performing laboratory procedures that involve polysaccharide isolation and purification. She is skilled in using advanced techniques such as Size Exclusion Chromatography and Ion Exchange Chromatography. Additionally, her experience with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) enhances her capabilities in analytical chemistry and biological research.