Chong S.

Research Officer at A*STAR

Singapore, Singapore

About

Experience

  • Research Officer at A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs - ID Labs
    Mar 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 5 mos

    Working on Candida fungal infections.

  • Research Officer at National Cancer Centre Singapore
    Aug 2021 - Feb 2022 · 7 mos

    Department of Medical Sciences, SingHealth Duke-NUS Institute of Biodiversity Medicine

  • Research and Conservation Intern at National Parks Board
    Jan 2021 - Jun 2021 · 6 mos

    - Carried out laboratory work for plant molecular systematics and genomics research, with a focus on the plant diversity of Singapore and broader Southeast Asia - Processed various plant taxa genomes for Sanger’s sequencing or whole-genome sequencing - Managed multiple projects and kept a good record of each project progression

  • Student Researcher at Nanyang Technological University
    May 2019 - Jul 2019 · 3 mos

    - Independently performed assigned laboratory experiments crucial for results validation, including Alkaline Carbonate Extraction, Indirect Immunofluorescence and Western blotting - Acquired more advanced laboratory skills and experience operating specialized equipment - Contributed to publication in the Journal of Cell Biology

  • Temporary Administrative Assistant at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
    Feb 2017 - Jul 2017 · 6 mos

    - Improved procedures for collection and analysis of data to assist in doctors’ research - Filed and re-organized all department documents and past archives of doctors’ information - Formatted medical reports for insurance claims or law investigations