Summary
Charles Kuo is an experienced R&D scientist with 11 years in analytical chemistry and pharmaceutical development, currently leading HPLC/GC-MS method development and stability studies for ophthalmic generics. He has a proven record of translating bench research into robust GMP-ready SOPs and streamlined assays that cut process time and documentation errors. Comfortable across cross-functional teams, Charles has coordinated training, partnered with marketing and outsourced developers, and presented data to senior management. His technical breadth spans lipid extraction and MRM GC-MS to protein biochemistry and sterile techniques, and he has a knack for applying simple software solutions (e.g., Excel automation) to improve QC decision-making. Based in Pasadena, he combines hands-on lab expertise with practical process improvements that reliably move projects toward scalability and compliance.
11 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
California State University, Los Angeles
BS, Chemistry, BS, Chemistry at UC Santa Barbara
Chinese