Experience

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  The Australian Wine Research Institute

  • Adelaide, Australia

  • Laboratory Technician

    • Dec 2017 - Present
    • Adelaide, Australia

    Working in very busy team environment_the Commercial Services group which is NATA ISO17025 accredited in the field of chemical and microbiological testing, I am responsible for preparation of samples and routine analysis of wine and grape products using a range of analytical techniques to support research and industry. Investigating wine industrial issues. Checking result, calibrating and maintaining equipment, training new and exiting staff. Participating in multivariable data analysis using Unscrambler.

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  University of Adelaide

  • Waite Campus, Adelaide, Australia

  • Postdoctoral Researcher

    • Aug 2016 - Jul 2017
    • Waite Campus, Adelaide, Australia

    - Managed the project of increasing malt quality- Conducted methodology development, chemical and near/mid-infrared analysis. The malt extract method was developed and as a result the ‘nano malt extract method’ was successfully released which was considered to ‘produce a rapid and yet inexpensive way of measurement’, stated by funding body, Grain Research & Development Corporation (GRDC). - Worked among research and commercial organizations, obtained at least 800 malt samples to validate the use of Attenuated Total Reflectance Mid Infrared spectroscopy to determine fructan and fatty acids in barley malt. Two poster presentations in the Australian Barley Technical Symposium, Tasmania September 2017 were an achievement.- Analysed multivariate data, prepared weekly meeting agendas, and submitted a final report to GRDC.

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  Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam Beverage

  • Bac Ninh, Vietnam

  • QC/QA Officer

    • Jan 2016 - Jul 2016
    • Bac Ninh, Vietnam

    - Learn PepsiCo quality management system, HAACP, GMP, FSSC 22000 etc.- Performed the physical, chemical and microbiological analysis of raw materials through to finished goods- Maintained and calibrated of laboratory equipment- Supervised the performance of staffs in the production line works and in the lab-works.- Reported to the QC manager- Assisted in problem solving and all audits – internal and external

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  The University of Adelaide

  • Australia

  • PHD Scholar

    • Aug 2011 - Aug 2015
    • Australia

    - Optimise method for analysis of total antioxidant capacity, vitamin E-antioxidant capacity and vitamin E content for the measurement of a range of barley genotypes at different stages of the food chain including harvest, storage, malting and end-products.- Evaluate the content of vitamin E and its isomers, total antioxidant capacity, antioxidant capacity of vitamin E in commercially relevant cultivars of barley.- Determine the genetic basis for differences in vitamin E content and antioxidant activity by evaluating the content in a selected mapping population and identifying the QTLs for vitamin E content and antioxidant capacity.- Evaluate effect of storage on antioxidant capacity and vitamin E content as well as the effect of these compounds on the storage life of barley.- Examine the effect of barley flour and malt on the sensory, physical and chemical properties of pita bread including the total antioxidant and vitamin E content in product.- Investigate compositional differences (including lipid and carbohydrate content) between genotypes and changes during storage and processing by Mid Infrared (MIR).- Presented at seminars, conferences, and weekly meetings in the field of study. Wrote the meeting agendas, manuscripts, reports and thesis as a part of the candidature requirements.

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  Post-harvest Technology Department, Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Engineering and Post-harvest T

  • Hanoi, Vietnam

  • Research Scientist

    • Jun 2003 - Jun 2011
    • Hanoi, Vietnam

    - Conducted experiments required for research projects on food preservation and processing. Performed sensory, physical and biochemical analyses of agricultural products in laboratory- Involved in the commercial services including technology transfer to farmers/manufacturers and new products making and releasing to markets- Collected, maintained and analysed data using Microsoft software on computers- Reported and presented results in laboratory and group meetings. Wrote the proposals and applied for new funding- Supervised technicians and undergraduate students- Maintained laboratory facilities, equipment and consumables used for research.