Denny Ha
About Denny Ha
Denny Ha is a Laboratory Manager at Rani Therapeutics, where he oversees laboratory safety and compliance efforts. He has a background in microbiological sciences and has held various roles in laboratory management and research.
Work at Rani Therapeutics
Denny Ha has served as the Laboratory Manager at Rani Therapeutics since 2020. In this role, he coordinates and enforces laboratory safety efforts, ensuring compliance with safety regulations across the company. He conducts annual safety training refresher meetings and provides safety training for all new hires. Denny manages regulated lab waste streams and oversees the proper functioning of safety equipment, including eyewash stations and safety showers. He is also responsible for updating and maintaining the Lab Safety Plan/Manual and the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Manual for the organization.
Previous Experience at Dynavax Technologies
Denny Ha worked at Dynavax Technologies from 2015 to 2017, initially as a Lab Assistant and later as a Research Assistant in the Discovery Department. During his time there, he contributed to the development and implementation of a Pandemic Preparedness Plan for two facilities, ensuring compliance with local and state requirements during the Coronavirus pandemic. His experience at Dynavax provided him with foundational skills in laboratory operations and safety compliance.
Experience at SutroVax Inc.
Before joining Rani Therapeutics, Denny Ha was the Laboratory Operations Manager at SutroVax Inc. from 2018 to 2020. In this position, he managed laboratory operations and facilitated inter-laboratory collaboration, including the transfer of materials and information. His responsibilities included handling documentation filing to local and federal government agencies for lab safety compliance, which contributed to maintaining regulatory standards within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Denny Ha earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Microbiological Sciences and Cell and Molecular Biology from California State University-Sacramento. His academic journey spanned from 2006 to 2014, providing him with a solid foundation in microbiology and molecular biology. This educational background supports his current role in laboratory management and safety compliance.