Singapore
With over three years of experience as an R&D Scientist at Thermo Fisher Scientific, I lead the verification and validation activities for qPCR and gel electrophoresis devices, ensuring the quality, performance, and reliability of the products. I have worked closely with the China team in support for NMPA registration. As a PhD holder in Cancer and Stem Cell Biology, I have a strong background in molecular biology, cell biology, and breast cancer research. I have published multiple papers in peer-reviewed journals, presented my findings in international and local conferences, and collaborated with senior scientists in writing a review paper. I am passionate about improving the quality of life through research and development, and I seek to apply my skills and knowledge in innovative and impactful projects.
• Project lead for New Product Introduction and Sustaining activities development of Real-time PCR instruments, DNA gel electrophoresis device, Real-time PCR master mixes, and calibration plate. • Write Verification & Validation test plans, protocols, and reports following ISO 13485/ ISO9001 standards and adherence to internal Standard Operating Protocol & Product Commercialization Process. • Conduct testing activities in a team following approved test plans and protocols. Summarize test results and present them to the project core team for evaluation. • Interview potential internship candidates, arrange intern's onboarding activities, and conduct 1-to-1 sessions to follow up on their internship progress and school assignments. • Mentor junior scientists/interns and provided guidance on their projects and test methods development. • Active participation in innovation initiatives by proposing potential product concepts. One of the ideas is awarded a 10K funding for exploration with a cross-functional team
• Experience in research using mouse models, histology, immunohistochemical staining, H&E staining, DNA genotyping, isolation of tissue fibroblast & macrophage and Realtime-PCR. • Successfully assisted a fresh post-doctoral fellow in planning, performing experiments and writing to secure a 150K fellowship. • Presented research findings in both oral and poster presentations in many international and local conferences such as the 8th international p63 & p73 workshop 2018 in Germany and Frontiers in Cancer Science in Singapore. • Collaborated with senior scientist in writing and published a review paper as co-author. • Scheduled and facilitated research activities in both Duke-NUS and National Cancer Centre for other lab members. • Active sharing of research experiences, brainstorming of ideas and troubleshooting in weekly meetings.
• Conducted literature research on surfactants, Retinol, and PM2.5 for various projects, leading to well-informed decisions for product formulations and innovative product claims. • Performed data analysis, preparation of figures, and manuscript for paper submission.
• Experience in laboratory techniques such as molecular cloning of promoter/3’UTR/shRNA/protein expression plasmids, western blotting, real-time PCR, mammalian cell culture, transwell invasion assay, soft colony agar assay, cell proliferation assay (MTT) and lenti/retroviral work. • Assisted post-doctoral research fellow in his research and also worked independently on my project along the side. • Prepared materials for grants, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications. • Research findings resulted in 3 publications in 4 years. • Performed troubleshooting and optimization of the experimental protocols. • Performed administrative work for lab safety audit, liaison with vendors for quotations and procurement and ensuring proper function of daily laboratory operations.
•Researched on the development of novel RNA interference vectors for therapeutic purposes. •Worked independently on a new project from the initial planning, designing, conducting and analyzing of the results. •Performed troubleshooting and optimization of the experimental protocols. •Maintenance of the laboratory and assisted two juniors in molecular cloning and troubleshooting. •Research findings resulted in 1 publication.