Winnie Faustinelie

Research Scientist at Esco Aster Pte Ltd | NTU Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biological Chemistry

Singapore

About

Research scientist with 4+ years of experience in downstream purification, process development, and clinical manufacturing support for extracellular vesicles and lipid nanoparticles. Experienced in leading end-to-end process development workflows, troubleshooting and scale-up activities, and supporting projects from R&D through Phase I clinical production. Skilled in TFF (UF/DF), FPLC, GMP operations, and client-facing technical consultation, with proven capabilities in project management and cross-functional leadership.

Experience

  • ESCO ASTER PTE LTD (4 yrs 5 mos)
    • Research Scientist
      Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    • Research Officer
      Oct 2023 - Apr 2026 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      - Provided pre-sales technical support, including client inquiries, proposals, and cost estimates for CDMO services. - Led the development and optimization of bioprocessing workflows, providing end-to-end technical support from R&D to Phase I clinical trials.

    • Research Assistant
      Feb 2022 - Oct 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos

      • Main project involved: Downstream Processing of Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) and Adeno-associated Virus (AAV) • Mainly responsible for the experimental design of downstream processing for certain project • Involved in Commissioning, Qualification and Validation (CQV) of several GLP and GMP equipment • Organize some trainings for newcomers involving downstream processing equipment

  • Quality Control Analyst at Symrise AG
    Jul 2021 - Dec 2021 · 6 mos

    • Received trainings on various advanced analytical instrumentation used for food contaminant analysis, including heavy metals determination by ICP-MS, preservatives detection by UPLC-PDA, pesticides detection by LCMSMS, and many more • Helped with the new in-house microbiological lab; enhance the understanding on microbiological requirements and receive training on microbiological testing, including PCR test, Rapid and Conventional Test for total Plate Count, Yeast and Mould, E. Coli and Coliform • Understanding on ISO17025 requirements as a standard for testing and calibration laboratories

  • Mathematics Tutor at Math Vision Enrichment Center
    Jan 2019 - Dec 2021 · 3 yrs

    - Checked students' assessments and provided feedbacks - Proposed different methods of teaching and created a better understanding on Math for students

  • PINTU (Pelajar Indonesia NTU) (Singapore)
    • Business and Finance Manager
      Sep 2019 - Aug 2021 · 2 yrs

      - In charge of budgeting and fundraising for freshmen orientation - Successfully conducted few events for fundraising with more than 150 participants

    • Group Leader
      Aug 2018 - Aug 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

      - Successfully built a welcoming environment for 70 freshmen who will study in NTU - Completed a first-aid training session conducted by welfare team to ensure the safety for freshmen

  • Student Administrative Assistant at Nanyang Technological University
    Aug 2019 - Jul 2021 · 2 yrs

    - Addressed students' enquiries regarding administration matters - Maintained good communication skills and be responsible for administrative tasks given by supervisor