Xinyu zou
London,United kingdom
Summary
·Adaptable and flexible team player with strong time management and organisational skills. Quick learner, confident in meeting tight deadlines in fast-paced environments. Takes own initiative to complete tasks and identify process improvements.
·Dedicated student seeking internship opportunities. Ready to apply classroom knowledge into practical experience and support the team. Quick learner prepared to develop industry knowledge and delve into challenging projects.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
AST analysis intern
Akeso, Inc.(9926.HK)
Guangzhou
2026.03 - 2026.04
- Assisted in analytical testing activities and gained hands-on experience with ELISA and chromatography techniques.
- Developed an understanding of the pharmaceutical drug development process, from research and testing to manufacturing.
- Participated in facility visits to observe biopharmaceutical production workflows and quality management practices.
- Learned and applied a variety of laboratory techniques, including sample preparation, experimental procedures, and data recording.
- Gained familiarity with laboratory safety protocols and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards.
Pfizer intern
Pfizer
online
2025.12 - 2026.01
- Completed independent online study of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes at Pfizer, gaining an understanding of drug development, production workflows, quality control procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practice standards used in the pharmaceutical industry.
IGEM
IGEM
China
2023.02 - 2023.10
- Led the entrepreneurship team in an iGEM synthetic biology project focused on developing a hair-growth solution to address the increasing prevalence of hair loss among younger populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to explore the use of synthetic biology and CRISPR-Cas9 technologies to enhance the biosynthesis of α-Ketoglutarate (α-KB) in E. coli for downstream extraction and application.
- Developed the project's business model, market analysis, commercialization strategy, and financial projections to evaluate long-term feasibility and growth potential.
- Conducted stakeholder research and assessed market demand, competitive landscape, and potential regulatory considerations.
- Contributed to the team's achievement of a Top 10 ranking in the iGEM High School Division and received a nomination in the Entrepreneurship category.
- Strengthened skills in leadership, project management, business development, financial forecasting, and science commercialization.
Education
Undergraduate - Biological Technological Venture
Imperial College London
London 2025.10 - 2028.06
Skills
- Computer programming
- Stress resilience
- Time efficiency
- Team Leadership
- Multitasking
Timeline
AST analysis intern
Akeso, Inc.(9926.HK)
2026.03 - 2026.04
Pfizer intern
Pfizer
2025.12 - 2026.01
Undergraduate - Biological Technological Venture
Imperial College London
2025.10 - 2028.06
IGEM
IGEM
2023.02 - 2023.10