Zoltán Takács, PhD

QC Scientist, Subject Matter Expert at Takeda

Vienna, Vienna, Austria

About

Highly motivated molecular biologist with solid analytical, strong organizational, excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Proven ability to multitask and to work well in both team-oriented and self-directed environments. Capable of prioritizing own work in response to deadlines. Careful attention to detail.

Experience

  • Quality Control Scientist, Subject Matter Expert at Takeda
    May 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 2 mos

    • Assures GMP compliant and timely execution of method validations/qualification/verification/transfers/critical reagent qualifications • Establish and maintain validated status of assays • Work in project teams and represent projects concerning method changes, method transfers and method implementations • Act as SME for dedicated analytical methods and support knowledge sharing • Support analytical assay investigations (OOS, CAPA, etc) as SME • Identify, lead and drive improvements or remediation for analytical Assays • Knowledge sharing of problems that were found and share solutions to drive continuous improvement • Plan, support and own change requests related to analytical methods • Support creation and review of submission documents related to analytical method sections (ShEDS) • Act as interface between other departments/sites/global teams and local QC labs related to analytical method lifecycle • Train colleagues • Support global harmonization and simplification • Prepare and participate in conducting internal and external audits Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training Six Sigma Green Belt Training Project Management Training Qualified Trainer (OJT, ILT)

  • Research Associate/Molecular Biologist at AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
    Oct 2017 - May 2021 · 3 yrs 8 mos

    • Developed, validated and performed a variety of assays/tests • Worked with and established Standard Operating Procedures • Data collection, data documentation and statistical analysis • Worked independently on international research projects • Prepared weekly reports • Trained new colleagues and students • Troubleshooting with project partners and PhD students • Conducted literature searches, wrote literature reviews and scientific reports • Presented research findings at local and international scientific meetings in an easy-to-understand format • Attended regular training on various topics

  • Predoctoral training at SLU - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala BioCentrum
    May 2017 - Sep 2017 · 5 mos

    Predoctoral training grant to investigate the role of low-molecular-weight amines (polyamines) in the process of autophagy by a variety of molecular and cellular biology techniques, including, Western-blot, confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) and genome editing.

  • Research Assistant Lecturer at Szent István University
    Sep 2016 - Sep 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Conducted seminars and laboratory courses • Mentored and supervised one master and one Ph.D. student in complementary research projects.