Brenda Aw

Research Officer at A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs

Singapore

About

Experience

  • Research Officer at A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs - ID Labs
    Mar 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

  • Final Year Student at A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs, Host Pathogens Interaction Lab
    Jun 2021 - Feb 2022 · 9 mos

    • Performed molecular biology techniques (cloning, plasmid production etc.) • Maintained cell lines and cell cultures • Performed cell line modification with lentivirus transduction and plasmid transfection. • Infected cells with viruses for analysis with western blot, flow cytometry and luminescence assays • Produced viruses for ultracentrifuge and performed plaque assays for viral titer

  • Donor Aide at HSA Blood Services Group
    Jul 2019 - Jul 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Prepared blood donors for donation and removal of needle at end of procedure. • Practised bio-safety precaution and infection control. • Assisted in the monitoring of donors during donation process and in adverse donor reaction management. • Ensured collection of suitable units of blood based on set criteria.

  • Clinic Assistant at Rivervale Family Clinic and Surgery
    Nov 2019 - Jun 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Performed administrative duties which include patient registration, keying in patient medications, dispensing medications, payment collection, and completing and documenting corporate claims. • Labelled request forms and collection containers and practiced bio-safety precaution when handling patient samples. • Oversaw medication delivery and performed other miscellaneous duties such as packing medications, tallying cash revenue and assisting the doctor.