Yiqian Zhang

Yiqian (Chelsea) Zhang, PhD, is a seasoned professional in analytical science and quality assurance, currently serving as Senior Manager of Analytical Science QA/QC at Cronos Group since June 2018, where responsibilities include method development, SOP creation, and analytical testing for cannabis products. Prior experience includes roles as a Research Associate and Postdoctoral Fellow at Lakehead University, leading research on lignin modifications, conducting polymer analyses, and authoring multiple published papers. Yiqian's earlier roles include Research Assistant at Tianjin University of Science & Technology, synthesizing and characterizing flocculants, and a CO-OP position with China Petroleum & Chemical Co., where production process design was a key focus. Yiqian holds a PhD in Pulp & Papermaking Engineering and a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering & Technology.