Krystie Chia

Research Officer at A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs

Singapore

About

Experience

  • Research Officer at A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs - A*STAR IDL
    Nov 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Scientist at Thermo Fisher Scientific
    Sep 2020 - Oct 2024 · 4 yrs 2 mos

    - Supported the development and launch of 4 multiplex diagnostic assay kits for respiratory diseases and 2 assay kits for gastrointestinal diseases - Worked in a team to verify and validate microarray plates in automated workflow and cost-reduction projects - Supported software integration testing on a next-generation sequencing platform - Planned and executed experiments, followed by data analysis and presentation - Supported the biobanking team as a research assistant - Took charge of the biological agents and clinical samples inventory - Managed the transition of inventories unto a digital ELN/LIMS system for laboratory & inventory management to reduce man-hours & increase efficiency - Trained new hires as part of the onboarding procedure to ensure technical competency

  • Laboratory Intern at TÜV SÜD
    Mar 2018 - Jun 2018 · 4 mos

    - Assisted in the microbiological testing of food and water samples via culturing and membrane filtration - Assisted in media preparation and basic laboratory housekeeping