Tricia Tay

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biological Chemistry

Singapore, Singapore

About

Experience

  • Physical Test Method R&D Intern at Abbott
    Jan 2025 - Jun 2025 · 6 mos

    - Supported new product development by conducting comprehensive reviews of internal data and external literature to improve formulation techniques and ensure alignment with current standards. - Contributed to the development and improvement of analytical methods for efficient determination of specific mineral concentrations - Documented experimental findings and method development results in detailed technical reports, ensuring clarity, traceability, and accuracy for internal review and potential regulatory use. - Assisted in lab management activities including documentation, data backup and management, and internal audits.

  • Contract Filing at MIDLAND METALS OVERSEAS PTE LTD
    Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 · 3 mos

  • Teaching Assistant at Nanyang Technological University Singapore
    Aug 2023 - Apr 2024 · 9 mos

    Teaching Assistant for CM1001 and CM1002 - introductory Chemistry modules at Nanyang Technological University. - Led interactive lab sessions, fostering an engaging learning environment and adapting instructional methods to accommodate diverse student needs. - Communicated complex scientific concepts clearly, ensuring students understood experimental techniques and laboratory safety protocols. - Managed student inquiries and provided real-time troubleshooting for technical issues and lab-related challenges, showcasing strong interpersonal skills and adaptability in a fast-paced academic setting.

  • Residential Education Director at NTU Pioneer Hall
    Sep 2022 - Aug 2023 · 1 yr

    - Increased event participation by identifying residents’ interests and optimizing event planning, showcasing skills in demand analysis and resource allocation. - Organized and executed large-scale events, including the reinstatement of CresPion Nights Out, managing vendor coordination, event logistics, and budgeting to ensure successful execution for over 200 attendees - Served as a liaison between stakeholders, improving communication and operational efficiency between residential mentors and residents. -Led a team of 18 subcommittee members, overseeing task delegation, project timelines, and resource management to ensure seamless execution of key initiatives.

  • Nanyang Technological University Singapore (1 yr 2 mos)
    • Undergraduate Research Assistant (URECA)
      Aug 2022 - Jun 2023 · 11 mos

      Continuation of the previous research project "Synthesis of a New Allenamide-based Linker for Antibody-Drug Conjugates for Targeted Cancer Therapy", under the guidance of Prof Loh Teck Peng and Joycelyn Khoo. Additional research was also conducted on the development of dichloroacetophenone-based linkers. The written paper and poster submitted were stored in the Digital Repository of NTU.

    • NTU SPMS Yearbook Committee
      Jun 2022 - May 2023 · 1 yr

      Designed and curated the NTU SPMS Class of 2022 Yearbook as part of the SPMS Club's Publicity and Publications Committee. - Collaborated with a team of four to conceptualize, design, and prototype the yearbook theme, ensuring a cohesive and visually appealing layout. - Illustrated a custom mascot and graphic elements using Adobe Photoshop, enhancing the yearbook's visual identity. - Curated, edited, and refined event photography, selecting high-quality images to capture key moments and milestones of the graduating class.

    • Undergraduate Research Assistant (Summer Research)
      May 2022 - Jul 2022 · 3 mos

      Assisted with the research project "Synthesis of a New Allenamide-based Linker for Antibody-Drug Conjugates for Targeted Cancer Therapy", under the guidance of Prof Loh Teck Peng and Joycelyn Khoo. During my time in the lab, I was introduced to techniques such as column chromatography, analytical and preparative high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and mass spectroscopy.