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Yuting Wang

Summary

With a robust academic foundation in genetics and microbiology, this professional has demonstrated resourcefulness and expertise in providing support to clients facing issues.


Professionally, this individual has served as an International Technical Support Engineer at BGI Tech Solutions in Shenzhen, offering technical support for a variety of genomics products. This was followed by a period stationed in Europe, providing technical support and pre-sales services for a range of products.
Currently, this individual is the Field Application Scientist for BGI Tech Solutions in Poland, overseeing the whole of Europe and the UK. The role transitioned from being the technical support for Central and Eastern Europe to being the sole technical support for Europe and the UK, responsible for all products and taking on more front-end tasks.


In summary, this professional has a solid academic background in genetics and microbiology, extensive professional experience in technical support for genomics products, and a global reach spanning Asia-Pacific and Europe.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

International FAS for Europe and UK

BGI Tech Solutions (Poland)
09.2023 - Current
  • Transitioned from technical support in Central and Eastern Europe to the only technical support in Europe and the UK, taking on more front-end tasks and becoming responsible for all products across the entire European region.
  • Organized theoretical and practical training for local Polish employees in the Polish laboratory, accumulating rich training experience.
  • Ensured the smooth progress of on-site review BS10012 work by receiving auditors and coordinating necessary activities.
  • Conducted multiple offline and online customer visits, delivering comprehensive training on sequencing products and providing technical support. Additionally, offered pre-sale support for mass spectrometry to sales staff across the European region.
  • Collected and analyzed product demand and competition in the region, providing valuable feedback to the product department to inform strategic decisions.
  • Assisted the sales team in identifying potential customers who need high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatics services, contributing to business development efforts.
  • Organized customer visits to the Warsaw laboratory, introducing them to the Polish production line and enhancing their understanding of our operations.

International FAS for Central and Eastern Europe

BGI Tech Solutions (Poland)
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Accepted the company's invitation to switch to a contract based in Poland, enhancing service delivery in the Central and Eastern Europe region.
  • Managed a diverse range of product lines, providing knowledge training, technical support for NGS products, and pre-sales presentations for mass spectrometry.
  • Coordinated VIP customer visits to the PL lab workshop, working closely with sales and administration to confirm plan details.
  • Assisted the company in forging a cooperation agreement with Jagiellonian University, strengthening strategic partnerships.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge materials such as WhatsApp,WeChat public account and FAQ, ensuring accessibility of information.
  • Administered assessments upon client intake to accurately determine appropriate levels of care.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to provide clients with comprehensive support, ensuring a coordinated approach to care.

International FAS(European Dispatch Stage)

BGI Tech Solutions Co.,Ltd.（Shenzhen)
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Worked closely with contractors and vendors to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget. Developed customized proposals based on clients' specific needs and budgets, maintaining profitability.
  • Collaborated with real estate agents for training and identifying potential clients. Conducted offline visits to approximately 101 new and existing customers across 22 cities in Europe, held around 10 seminars, and assisted in adding about 128 potential customers in a single region (Germany, England, Ireland), generating an amount of 9.7 million RMB.
  • Took charge of technical support and pre-sales service for a range of products, including second- and third-generation sequencing technologies, customized Target region sequencing, ATAC-seq, and other services, as well as single-cell transcriptomics and spatial transcriptomics.
  • Promoted the data mining Dr. Tom system for transcriptome data mining and developed SOPs for laboratory library sequencing and analysis pipelines. Organized customer visits to the Warsaw laboratory, introducing them to the Polish production line.

International Field Application Scientist

BGI Tech Solutions Co.,Ltd.（Shenzhen)
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Provided technical support for various products, including human whole genome sequencing (WGS) and exome sequencing (WES), serving the Asia-Pacific region.
  • Participated in the development of the English SOP for the entire product knowledge base, provided daily Q&A support in the QQ group, and contributed to sales assessments.
  • Managed a variety of cases, including those related to insufficient data volume and fastqc salmon keta contamination issues. Assisted in resolving issues related to insufficient probe capture efficiency of WES products on the Polish production line.

Volunteer Research Assistant at David Gems Lab

University College London
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Conducted pathology tests on both male and hermaphrodite specimens, investigating various conditions including pharyngeal degeneration, intestinal atrophy, yolk steatosis, gonad degeneration, and uterine tumor formation.
  • Utilized axenic media, a nutrient devoid of bacteria, as a comparative study to understand the effect of E. coli on C. elegans.
  • Adhered to laboratory safety procedures and prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
  • Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for all laboratory work, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of results.
  • Presented research findings at conferences, contributing to the advancement of the field by sharing insights and discoveries.
  • Published a paper titled “Unraveling effects of anti-aging drugs on C. elegans using liposomes”, further solidifying my contribution to the field.

Research and Development Intern

Suzhou KeyTest Diagnostics
06.2020 - 09.2020
  • Improved data accuracy by implementing advanced statistical methodologies and software tools for data analysis.
  • Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
  • Assisted in patent applications by conducting thorough prior art searches and providing detailed documentation of inventions.
  • Conducted 21-gene breast cancer and PI3KCA/KRAS/BRAF mutation detection assay and analysis for patients using Rache Light Cycler 480.
  • Collaborated in a four-person group to prepare the registry application for the Human BRAF V600E Mutation Detection kit.
  • Participated in the research and development of the Human BRAF V600E Mutation Detection kit, including design and modification of the production process, design of the product manual, and clinical testing of the reagent.

Research Assistant

Shanghai Jiaotong University
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • Worked in a 3-person research group, aimed to separate and purify bacteriophages from cattle's faecal water samples as a new beginning of phage therapy of ESKAPE.
  • Conducted a series of experiments involving bacteriophage titer assay (includes double-layer AGAR technique) and observed the isolated bacteriophages by electron microscope.

Volunteer Teacher Leader

Suzhou Lixing Primary School
01.2018 - 02.2018
  • Organized and managed a volunteer teaching team for a teaching program, fostering a collaborative and efficient teaching environment.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through the design and implementation of creative hands-on activities and group projects, leading to increased student engagement.
  • Adapted lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners, utilizing strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Introduced the basics of Biology to students of Grade 3 & 4 in Lixing Primary School on a bi-weekly basis, enriching their scientific knowledge.
  • As the team leader of 20 volunteers from XJTLU, designed interactive activities to cultivate students' general knowledge about finances and their management.

Volunteer Teacher Leader

Suzhou Lixing Primary School
10.2017 - 05.2018
  • Organized and managed a volunteer teaching team for a teaching program, fostering a collaborative and efficient teaching environment.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through the design and implementation of creative hands-on activities and group projects, leading to increased student engagement.
  • Adapted lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners, utilizing strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Introduced the basics of Biology to students of Grade 3 & 4 in Lixing Primary School on a bi-weekly basis, enriching their scientific knowledge.
  • As the team leader of 20 volunteers from XJTLU, designed interactive activities to cultivate students' general knowledge about finances and their management.

Teaching Assistant

Beijing Bozhi Primary School
06.2017 - 06.2017
  • Conducted interviews and recruitment, and successfully organized and managed a volunteer teaching team for a teaching initiative in Beijing.
  • Assisted in planning and preparing culturally-diverse class sessions, implementing the latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
  • Provided instructional support to students unable to attend regular classes, ensuring continuity in their learning process.
  • Designed and organized engaging in-class activities to foster students' interest in English. These included the use of flashcards, English-subtitled cartoons, and English dubbing shows.
  • Presented educational animations related to biology and sciences, enhancing the learning experience.
  • Monitored student behavior in classes and on field trips, addressing any unsafe or rule-breaking concerns promptly.
  • Maintained a safe and secure environment by overseeing students during recess.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.

Education

Master of Science - Genetics of Human Disease (Distinction Degree)

University College London
London, UK
09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences (Class 2.1 Degree)

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Suzhou, China
07.2020

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology (Class 2.1 Degree)

University of Liverpool
Liverpool,UK
05.2020

Skills

    Bioinformatics

  • Proficient in the use of bioinformatics databases such as NCBI, Ensembl, UniProt, and Reactome, enabling efficient data retrieval and analysis
  • Experienced in performing in silico prediction of the functional roles of assigned SNPs, contributing to the understanding of bioinformatic resources and their application
  • Knowledgeable about the analysis pipeline for sequencing services, including but not limited to DNA, RNA, and epigenetic pipelines This includes a strong understanding of data mining techniques
  • Familiar with various bioinformatics file formats such as IGV, VCF, and BAM files, and proficient in data interpretation, enabling accurate analysis of sequencing results

    • Data Analysis

  • Interpreted qualitative and quantitative data in STATA and SPSS
  • Basic Statistics for Medical Sciences module assessment: Using ChiSquared test, t-test, Mantel-Haenszel analysis and linear regression modelling in STATA to evaluate the relationship between education level and systolic blood pressure

    • Systematic Review Skills

  • Proficient in literature searching and referencing using databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, and EndNote
  • Able to apply self-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria to collect data from relevant literature, demonstrating strong critical thinking skills

    • Laboratory Techniques and Instrument Proficiency

  • Skilled in advanced microscopy techniques, including Differential Interference Contrast and Fluorescence microscopy
  • Experienced in conducting C elegans behavioral assays, such as lifespan and brood size measurements
  • Utilized sonication of E coli to detect which component can mostly affect the lifespan of C elegans
  • Proficient in a variety of wet lab techniques, including centrifugation, bacterial transformation, isolation and analysis of plasmid DNA, restriction enzyme digestion of the plasmid DNA, DNA cloning, bacterial identification, and PCR
  • Experienced in DNA isolation from various sources such as blood, fluid, and plasma
  • Skilled in DNA and RNA library construction and quality control testing for samples
  • Familiar with a range of lab instruments and techniques, including SDS-PAGE, Agilent tapestation, Nanodrop, Qubit, MGISP-960, MGISP-NE384, DNBSEQ series sequencer, and HAMILTON sampling instrument

Hobbies and Interests

Language Learning: Engages with local communities to foster friendships and organizes board games. Assists colleagues in acclimating to life in Poland by helping them practice English and learn some Polish. Participates in Japanese language meetings with local friends.


Baking: Enjoys experimenting with new recipes and sharing the results with colleagues, friends, and family.


Video Making: Passionate about recording life's moments and editing videos in spare time, shared as vlogs sometimes.


Traveling: Has a love for travel, which aligns with a job that involves business travel around the world. Enjoys the challenges and opportunities to make friends with locals. Has organized two trips within Poland with colleagues.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2

Timeline

International FAS for Europe and UK

BGI Tech Solutions (Poland)
09.2023 - Current

International FAS for Central and Eastern Europe

BGI Tech Solutions (Poland)
01.2023 - 09.2023

International FAS(European Dispatch Stage)

BGI Tech Solutions Co.,Ltd.（Shenzhen)
10.2022 - 12.2022

International Field Application Scientist

BGI Tech Solutions Co.,Ltd.（Shenzhen)
05.2022 - 10.2022

Volunteer Research Assistant at David Gems Lab

University College London
08.2021 - 10.2021

Research and Development Intern

Suzhou KeyTest Diagnostics
06.2020 - 09.2020

Research Assistant

Shanghai Jiaotong University
06.2019 - 07.2019

Volunteer Teacher Leader

Suzhou Lixing Primary School
01.2018 - 02.2018

Volunteer Teacher Leader

Suzhou Lixing Primary School
10.2017 - 05.2018

Teaching Assistant

Beijing Bozhi Primary School
06.2017 - 06.2017

Master of Science - Genetics of Human Disease (Distinction Degree)

University College London

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences (Class 2.1 Degree)

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology (Class 2.1 Degree)

University of Liverpool

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