Brian Chang
About Brian Chang
Brian Chang is a Senior Engineering Specialist in Lab Automations at Mammoth Biosciences, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in microbiology and extensive experience in lab automation, including the onboarding of advanced devices and the development of automation scripts.
Work at Mammoth Biosciences
Brian Chang has been employed at Mammoth Biosciences since 2021, serving as a Senior Engineering Specialist in Lab Automations. In this role, he manages the inventory of lab consumables and sets up standing orders to ensure uninterrupted lab operations. His responsibilities include onboarding advanced lab automation devices, such as Tecan Freedom Evo liquid handlers and Labcyte Echo acoustic liquid handlers, to enhance operational efficiency. He also develops scripts for automating complex lab workflows, including plasmid minipreps and mammalian cell transfections.
Previous Experience in Lab Automation
Before his current position, Brian Chang worked as a Research Associate in Automations at Mammoth Biosciences from 2020 to 2021. His earlier experience includes a role as a Manufacturing Associate at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. from 2017 to 2018 and as a Research Associate at Intrexon Corporation/MBP Titan from 2018 to 2020. In these positions, he gained valuable insights into lab operations and automation processes.
Education and Expertise
Brian Chang earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in lab automation and engineering. He also completed his high school education at Lowell High School from 2009 to 2013.
Automation Systems Management
In his role as Senior Engineering Specialist, Brian Chang is responsible for maintaining and repairing all automation systems within the lab. He coordinates with external engineers for servicing and conducts pilot experiments to validate automated workflows. Additionally, he creates standard operating procedures for automation systems to guide current and future users, ensuring efficient and effective lab operations.
Collaboration with Software Engineering
Brian Chang collaborates with software engineering teams to create tools that support automated workflows and enhance data throughput. This collaboration is essential for optimizing lab procedures and improving overall efficiency in laboratory operations.