Taylor Vu
Manufacturing Technician 2 @ Filtrous Inc. | Biology B.S. UCSC Alumni
- Role
- Manufacturing Technician 2 at Filtrous
- Location
- Carlsbad, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Taylor Vu
I graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz in June 2024 with a B.S. in Biology and currently work as a Manufacturing Technician II at Filtrous Inc. I support and lead molecular diagnostics manufacturing operations in a cGMP-regulated environment, ensuring compliance with SOPs, GLP, GDP, and quality standards. My role includes workflow optimization, process scale-up, troubleshooting, SOP authorship, and training new technicians to support growing production demands. I am passionate about building scalable, reliable laboratory systems, improving processes through data-driven problem solving, and delivering high-quality diagnostic products.
Experience
Manufacturing Technician 2
Jun 2025 — Present · Poway, CA, US
Lead daily molecular diagnostics manufacturing operations by optimizing workflows, scaling production capacity, and delegating tasks to meet increasing demand- Train and mentor new laboratory technicians to ensure consistency, accuracy, and adherence to quality standards in both production and R&D settings- Manufacture qPCR premix kits and perform DNA extraction and purification to support both production and R&D. Design and execute experiments using molecular techniques such as qPCR, PCR, and RT-qPCR to troubleshoot technical issues, validate protocol modifications, and investigate assay performance for continuous process improvement- Develop and update SOPs, streamline inventory tracking, and troubleshoot technical issues to support continuous improvement- Optimize workflows and manage lab automation using TECAN systems and Google Sheets- Assist with experimental design and data analysis for product development initiatives.
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biology
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