Singapore
• Collection of breath and nasal swab samples from SARS-CoV-2 positive patients for analysis • Processing and analysis of collected samples using viral culture and molecular biology techniques in the BSL-3 laboratory • Planning and troubleshooting of experimental and logistical workflows to streamline work processes (BSL-3 laboratory and NCID)
• Carrying out experiments pertaining to the study of H3N2 influenza virus mutability • Routine maintenance of cell lines and propagation of H3N2 virus strains • Establishment and maintenance of primary chicken embryo fibroblast cell lines isolated from embryonated chicken eggs • Upscaling and harvesting of H1N1 and H3N2 virus stocks propagated in embryonated chicken eggs • Sourcing of quotations and liaising with external suppliers • Training of new staff in routine virology and cell culture techniques • Supervising and mentoring 3 high school students for the completion of their Advanced Research Project
• Assisting in sample receiving, DNA and RNA sample QC • Carried out next-generation sequencing library preparation for whole genome sequencing (WGS) samples • Assisted in the operation of automated workstations (Hamilton and Beckman Coulter) for library preparation • Maintained basic housekeeping of the laboratory • Carried out other ad-hoc tasks as tasked by senior colleagues
• Carried out front desk administrative duties inclusive of attending to student enquiries, phone calls and email correspondence • Processing of student registrations and collecting payments for course fees • Management of student records and generating invoices, receipts and other miscellaneous documents • Maintaining relations with students and facilitating the implementation of school procedures • Regular making of announcements to students for the purpose of briefing them on course continuation and school administrative matters • Weekly preparation of course materials • Carried out other ad-hoc administrative matters as tasked
• Performed routine testing on initial, in-process and final products to ensure that product parameters fall within the authorised safety limits • Received training in chemistry techniques such as pH measurement, chloride titration and colourimetry • Documentation and quality trending of results • Assisted Chemists in validation projects for the establishment of new protocols • Received orders and conducted stock-taking of laboratory inventory, inclusive of chemicals and lab ware • Provided administrative support to the Chemistry department, including timely submission of documented results and retrieval of archived documents or protocols • Maintained 6S and basic housekeeping of the laboratory • Carried out other ad-hoc administrative matters such as sending of laboratory equipment for calibration and document dispatch duties