Feng-Ming James Chang

Feng-Ming James Chang has a diverse work experience in the field of bioanalytical science and research. Feng-Ming James is currently working as a Senior Scientist, Bioanalytical at Arcturus Therapeutics since 2022. Prior to this, they were employed at Neurocrine Biosciences as a Senior Scientist and Scientist, Bioanalytical from 2020 to 2022. In these roles, they were responsible for developing quantification assays for small molecule and peptide therapeutics, implementing automation to improve assay efficiency, and conducting non-compartmental analysis for PK assessment.

Before joining Neurocrine Biosciences, Feng-Ming worked as a Senior Research Scientist and Research Scientist at QPS Holdings, LLC from 2015 to 2019. Their responsibilities included developing and validating quantification assays for biomarkers, antibody-drug conjugates, and oligonucleotides in biological matrices using various analytical techniques such as UPLC-MS/MS and LC-UV.

Feng-Ming also has experience as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Chemistry, Indiana University-Bloomington, where they conducted research on protein-protein and protein-DNA interactions. Additionally, they worked as an R&D Intern at The Soapy Soap Company, where they were involved in soap formulation development and troubleshooting.

Furthermore, Feng-Ming worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Department of Chemistry, Indiana University-Bloomington, focusing on biochemical and structural characterization of proteins and determining protein conformation using Small Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS). Feng-Ming James also gained research experience as a Research Assistant at the Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, where they purified and characterized natural products and small molecules.

Early in their career, Feng-Ming worked as a Research Assistant at the Stem Cells Tissue Regeneration and Biomedical Materials Research Center, National Taiwan University, and as a Forensic Chemist at the Forensic Science Center, Military Police Command. In these roles, they gained experience in various analytical techniques such as HPLC, NMR spectrometry, GC-MS, and handwriting analysis.

Overall, Feng-Ming James Chang has demonstrated expertise and a strong background in bioanalytical science, assay development, and research through their work experiences in both academia and industry.

Feng-Ming James Chang's education history begins with earning a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from National Taiwan University, which they attended from 2000 to 2004. Feng-Ming James then went on to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) at Indiana University Bloomington, specializing in Biological and Analytical Chemistry, from 2008 to 2014.