Yue Rong Lim

Year 3 Student at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) | Major in Chemistry and Biological Chemistry with a Second Major in Food Science and Technology

Singapore, Singapore

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Experience

  • NTU Undergraduate Summer Research Project at Nanyang Technological University Singapore
    May 2025 - Aug 2025 · 4 mos

    • Evaluated photodynamic antibacterial efficacy of biopolymer-based films on shrimps and blueberries under blue LED light by monitoring total viable count (TVC), pH, weight loss (%) and appearance over 7 days • Executed aseptic techniques including serial dilution, micropipetting, microbial plating, colony counting

  • Shake Shack Kitchen Crew Member at Shake Shack
    Jun 2024 - Feb 2025 · 9 mos

    • Maintained strict hygiene protocols and attention to detail during food preparation, contributing to consistent high quality food service • Collaborated with team members to efficiently fulfil orders during peak hours, reducing average wait times while preserving accuracy and service speed • Performed routine cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment to sustain a sanitary working environment compliant with safety regulations

  • Quality Control Laboratory Intern/Assistant at Vita Coco
    Sep 2022 - Apr 2023 · 8 mos

    • Conducted physicochemical analyses and sensory evaluations on coconut-based products while consistently meeting turnaround time • Managed test data, age stock reports and generated monthly sensory and packaging scorecards using WinLIMS system, improving data accuracy and traceability • Developed standardized scoring guidelines for 5 sensory attributes by formulating sensory training samples and conducting independent trials