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Yang Zhou, Ph.D.

3801 SW 4th ST, Des Moines, IA 50315 Phone: (515)450-7007 (cell) Email: yangzhou@eurofinsus.com

Q UALIFICATION x Developed quantitative method for collagen and lutein analysis in various matrices. x Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Biophysics; Hand-on experience in method development and nutrition analysis. Familiar with various instrumentations including UHPLC, MSMS etc. x Versatile skills and solid background on analytical chemistry, clinical study, protein biochemistry etc., familiar with regular guideline such as cGMP, GLP, ISO etc. x Served as Stakeholder of Strategic Food Analytical Methods of AOAC International and SPSFAM Heavy Metals Working Group E DUCATION Ph.D., Biophysics (2007) Iowa State University, Ames IA, USA B.S., Biochemistry (1998) Responsibilities: x Work with associate scientists to develop and validate analytical assays. x Role as principal scientist to lead method development for vitamins, enzymes, authenticity department. x Leading method development using the latest instrumentations including LC-MSMS. x Work closely with clients, develop and verify proprietary methods to fit their scopes. x Responsible for draft SOPs, reports, method investigations. x Oversee and investigate method performance, responsible for ~100 analytical methods. x Provide technical support for internal departments x Work with chief scientific officer, department managers and quality manager and client to provide technique assurance x Create and review literature for marketing new methods and instruments capabilities to clients Accomplishments: x Developed and validated methods for various vitamins including vitamin A, D, E, K, Folic acid, B1,B3, B5, B6, B12, Biotin, Inositol, Choline etc.. x Developed and validated method for various analytes including Elastin, Collagen, organic acid, Acteic acid etc. x Developed and validated methods for various enzymes including Amylase, Xylanase, Phytase, Glucanse, Cellulase, Bromelain, Nattokinase, Lipase, Lactase etc. Postdoctoral Research Associate, Iowa State University in collaboration with Unilever R&D, Vlaardingen, The Netherlands. 2008-2011 Responsibilities: x Develop carotenoids assays including lutein, prepare SOPs for analytical methods, analyze experimental samples and direct laboratory procedures. Wuhan University, Wuhan, China P ROFESSIONAL E XPERIENCE Scientist, Eurofins Scientific Inc., Des Moines, IA 2011-Present

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