Kayin Chan
About Kayin Chan
Kayin Chan is a Lead Medical Technologist specializing in PCR at Opentrons Labworks Inc. in the United States, with a background in biomedical sciences and extensive experience in laboratory automation and assay validation.
Work at Opentrons
Kayin Chan serves as the Lead Medical Technologist (PCR) at Opentrons Labworks Inc. since 2021. In this role, Chan focuses on analyzing test results for respiratory panel virus infections, including COVID-19, utilizing RT-qPCR data. The position involves overseeing laboratory processes and ensuring the accuracy of PCR testing, which is critical for public health diagnostics.
Previous Experience at Chemopharm Sdn Bhd
Before joining Opentrons, Kayin Chan worked at Chemopharm Sdn Bhd as a Product Manager in Life Science from 2007 to 2016. This role spanned nine years in Malaysia, where Chan was responsible for managing product lines and developing strategies to enhance market presence in the life sciences sector.
Experience at The National Institutes of Health
Kayin Chan held a position as a Laboratory Assistant for COVID Sequencing at The National Institutes of Health from 2020 to 2021. During this four-month tenure in Bethesda, Maryland, Chan executed validation runs and experiments aimed at regulatory submissions, emphasizing assay sensitivity, accuracy, reproducibility, and stability.
Educational Background
Kayin Chan completed a Bachelor's degree in Biomedicine at Management and Science University from 2002 to 2005. Prior to this, Chan earned a Diploma in Civil Engineering from Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah from 1999 to 2002. Chan also achieved SPM at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Subang Utama.
Technical Skills and Laboratory Expertise
Kayin Chan is trained in operating advanced laboratory automation systems, including Labcytes Echo, A-Cell Robotic Arm, and Analytic Jena/Tecan/Agilent Bravo liquid handling platforms. Chan is also responsible for quality control documentation of reagents within the laboratory setting, ensuring compliance with industry standards.