Yi Li (Crystal) Tan

Sr. Associate Scientist

San Francisco, California, United States

About

Experience

  • Gilead Sciences (11 yrs)
    • Senior Associate Scientist
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Associate Scientist
      Mar 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

    • Sr Research Associate II
      Mar 2020 - Mar 2023 · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • Research Associate - Contractor at Genentech
    Nov 2013 - Jul 2015 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Perform formulation preparations on timely manner including compound request, calculation, vehicle preparation, and writing instructions. Perform solubility and stability analyses on small molecules using HPLC. Determine small molecules’ characteristics using microscopy, XRD, TGA, and DSC. Clean laboratory space and replenish laboratory supplies. Disposed hazardous waste appropriately. Maintain and organize electronic laboratory notebook. Participate in group meetings and assist group to meet research goals.

  • Manufacturing Chemist I at CS Bio Co
    Aug 2011 - Nov 2013 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Performed purification, oxidation, and post-modification of synthetic peptides in a cGMP environment. Followed and completed batch production records in the manufacturing of cGMP peptides. Participated in manufacturing process activities including purification, planning, investigation, and troubleshooting. Coordinated maintenance activities for cGMP equipment. Drafted and revised purification-related SOPs. Managed in-process control of peptide solubility, purity, and impurity identification. Disposed hazardous waste appropriately. Assisted manufacturing department to meet production goals.

  • Bus Driver at UC Davis Unitrans
    May 2008 - Aug 2011 · 3 yrs 4 mos

    Maintained safe and reliable transit operations Maintained on-time performance, and kept accurate passenger counts Provided customer service to people with physical needs

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant at Academia Sinica Genomic Research Center
    Mar 2011 - Jun 2011 · 4 mos

    Tetrapeptide synthesis project Synthesized tetrapeptides with multistep from different amino acids using techniques developed in Dr. Wei-Chieh Cheng's Lab. Separated and purified products using flash chromatography, vacuum filtration, and rotavap. Identified and analyzed products using TLC, NMR, and HPLC. Developed synthesis schemes utilizing Chemdraw and documented findings in lab notebooks .