Experience

Hilleman Laboratories
• Singapore
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Scientist, Analytical development

  • Jun 2022 - Present

A*STAR Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
• Singapore
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Research Scientist, protein analytics

  • Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

Prestige BioPharma Ltd
• Bioanalytical Scientist

  • Jan 2021 - Jun 2021


National University of Singapore

• Singapore
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Postdoctoral Research Fellow

  • Aug 2017 - Dec 2020

  Contributed to and actively participated in research conception, design and execution to address defined scientific questions related to bacterial quorum sensing and multi-drug resistance. Mastered numerous microbiology and biochemical techniques: • protein expression and purification techniques (using AKTA system) • molecular cloning, site-directed mutagenesis, genetic knockout (homologous recombination and bacterial conjugation) • protein-protein interaction study (affinity pulldown, in vivo chemical crosslinking, native gel) • target identification by affinity-based protein profiling • click chemistry and photocrosslinking • metabolic labelling Developed strong analytical and preparative chromatographic techniques through extensive use of liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry in research works. Confidently handled Class II pathogens (P. aeruginosa) and radioactive materials (Carbon-14), apart from routine cloning using E. coli. Show less



Shimadzu (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd

• Analytical Chemist

  • May 2011 - Dec 2011

  Mastered the use of numerous analytical instruments including GC, GCMS, HPLC, LCMS, UV Spectrometry, and FTIR Completed and published two application notes on internal projects in fast GCMS method development using the newest Shimadzu GCMS-QP2010 Ultra. Performed method development, samples analysis, standards preparation, sample and data management, equipment maintenance, and assisted in instrumental trainings and workshops. Developed GC-based analytical methods on a diverse classes of real samples such as pharmaceuticals, food, beverages, fragrance, wood, polymer, plasticizer and so on. Accomplished various customer-focused method development and provided exceptional client support through analytical method troubleshooting. Proven excellent problem solving/troubleshooting skills and ability to work under pressure and tight dateline. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills through co-operations and interactions with chemists, engineers, salesperson, and clients. Show less