Karl Chak Kai Chan
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Associate Veterinary Technologist (Permanent)
Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department Equine Disease and Residues Control Division
05.2025 - Current
- Analysis for drugs and chemicals for toxicological (non-legal) purposes. For production animals (porcine, bovine and caprine)
- Detection and quantitation of drugs for therapeutic monitoring
Contract Associate Veterinary Technologist
Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department Equine Disease and Residues Control Division
12.2023 - 05.2025
- Screened equine serum and swab samples sourced from the Hong Kong Jockey Club and international counterparts, ensuring accurate and timely diagnostics
- Conducted serology, bacterial, and virology tests on quality assurance samples, effectively detecting and identifying equine diseases and residues
- Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance with ISO 17025 standards.
- Support tender preparation, ensuring proper documentation and execution.
Technical Officer
School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong
04.2022 - 11.2023
- Trained research staff on BSL-3 lab competency, enhancing team proficiency and safety
- Isolated and propagated SARS-CoV-2, MERS-CoV, and H5N1 from clinical specimens, contributing to critical research and diagnostic capabilities
- Performed plaque reduction neutralization tests (PRNT) in BSL-3 laboratory, ensuring precise and reliable viral quantification
Research Assistant I
School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong
02.2020 - 03.2022
- Independently handled viral pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2 and H5N1, in a BSL-3 laboratory, ensuring high safety standards and research accuracy
- Conducted SARS-CoV-2 surrogate virus neutralization tests (sVNT) and Anti-MERS-CoV ELISA, providing crucial data for ongoing research and diagnostics
- Performed pseudoparticle neutralization assays to screen antibody levels in camel serum, aiding in the development of effective treatments
- Produced MERS pseudoparticles through transformation and transfection, contributing to advanced research on viral behavior and vaccine development
Research Assistant II
School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Performed Hemagglutination Inhibition (HAI) assays involving the influenza virus, ensuring precise measurement of antibody responses
- Conducted virus propagation and cell culture of Vero, MDCK, and 293T cells, supporting high-quality viral research and experimentation
Education
Master of Science - Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
04.2001 -
Higher Certificate - Medical Laboratory Science
The University of Hong Kong School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE)
01.2022 - 01.2024
BSc. (Hons.) - Human Biosciences
Coventry University
01.2017 - 01.2018
Higher Diploma - Biotechnology
Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education
01.2015 - 01.2017
Skills
- Registered medical laboratory technologist in part II
- Fundamental Venipuncture Techniques for Phlebotomists Certificate HKU SPACE (2019)
Publications
- Ranawaka APM Perera, Chris KP Mok, Owen TY Tsang, Huibin Lv, Ronald LW Ko, Nicholas C Wu, Meng Yuan, Wai Shing Leung, Jacky MC Chan, Thomas SH Chik, Chris YC Choi, Kathy Leung, Kin Ho Chan, Karl CK Chan, Ka-Chi Li, Joseph T Wu, Ian A Wilson, Arnold S Monto, Leo LM Poon, Malik Peiris. 2020. Serological assays for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Euro Surveill. 25(16):2000421.
- Samuel M. S. Cheng, Chris Ka Pun Mok, Yonna W. Y. Leung, Susanna S. Ng, Karl C. K. Chan, Fanny W. Ko, Chunke Chen, Karen Yiu, Bosco H. S. Lam, Eric H. Y. Lau, Ken K. P. Chan, Leo L. H. Luk, John K. C. Li, Leo C. H. Tsang, Leo L. M. Poon, David S. C. Hui & Malik Peiris. 2022. Neutralizing antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant BA.1 following homologous and heterologous CoronaVac or BNT162b2 vaccination. Nat Med 28, 486–489.
AVAILABILITY
One month notice in advance
Timeline
Associate Veterinary Technologist (Permanent)
Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department Equine Disease and Residues Control Division
05.2025 - Current
Contract Associate Veterinary Technologist
Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department Equine Disease and Residues Control Division
12.2023 - 05.2025
Technical Officer
School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong
04.2022 - 11.2023
Higher Certificate - Medical Laboratory Science
The University of Hong Kong School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE)
01.2022 - 01.2024
Research Assistant I
School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong
02.2020 - 03.2022
Research Assistant II
School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong
08.2018 - 01.2020
BSc. (Hons.) - Human Biosciences
Coventry University
01.2017 - 01.2018
Higher Diploma - Biotechnology
Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education
01.2015 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
04.2001 -
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