Experience

Deakin College

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Unit Coordinator/Lecturer

  • Apr 2018 - Present

  Making lecture notes in accordance with the learning outcomes for each unit/subjectUpdating the Learning Information Management site (Moodle) to better deliver the content and class activities for studentsTeaching the students a variety of Biomedical /Biochemistry subjects in an effective mannerMaking new assessments for subjects including practical classes and practical assessments in accordance with safety protocols and learning outcomes for the subjects. Changing the Moodle site to deliver the lecture content in an effective manner in an online space to facilitate online asynchronous learningChanging assessments and class activities to be completed online to facilitate online learning and to be more environmentally friendlyCaring for the needs of the students, providing guidance and support to the students and assisting students to deal with complex issues that may arise including mental health issues. Constantly innovating and trialing different methods of teaching Managing multiple lecturers who teach the subject I coordinate by effectively communicating any updates or changes and ensuring that the marking is consistent between all lecturers by using sample marking.

• Lab Demonstrator

  • Mar 2016 - Present

  Conducting practicals classes in the laboratoryTeaching students on the correct use of laboratory equipment/instrumentsTeaching students on the correct procdure of carrying out animal dissectionsAnswer any questions the students put forwardProvide help and guidance to students to use theoritical knowledge to solve practical problemsEncourage critical and analytical thinking in students to approach and solve problems logically Assessing presentationsCoordinating with lead demonstrator to efficiently manage the classManaging progress of the practical class according to the time allocated



ALS Melbourne

• Laboratory Technician/Sample receptionist

  • May 2012 - Apr 2018

  Perform a variety of chemical tests on water and soil samples in accordance with standard operating procedures using variety of laboratory apparatus including spectrometers, probes, incubators etc. Tests performed routinely include measuring of the chemical oxygen demand of water samples, measuring amount of fluoride in soil samples, measurement of total phosphorous and Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) in soil and water samples and preparation of water samples for analysis by ICPAES, ICP MSMS, Spectrophotometry and segmented flow analyser, Maintaining and calibration of auto pipettes, probes and spectrometers. Making of stock and working standards and reagents as required.Trouble shooting of erroneous results Management of work load to ensure urgent samples are given higher priority and analysed first. Involved in validation of new methods for measuring of chemical oxygen demand in water samples. As a sample receptionist I carry out the intake of samples into the laboratory in accordance with established protocol. Organize the dispatch of samples to interstate and secondary laboratories. Communicate any discrepancies of the samples IDs, missing or extra samples with client services. Ensure the different bottles with different types of preservatives used are in accordance with the tests requested. Make laboratory splits of samples when necessary. Enter sample information to the Laboratory information system, create labels for the samples and allocate trays to the samples to be used in the laboratory.



The Royal Melbourne Hospital & NorthWestern Mental Health

• Junior medical scientist (Work placement student)

  • Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

  Placement student trained as a junior medical scientist. Carry out genetic testing on blood and bone marrow samples to detect presence of mutations for leukaemia and other genetic diseases using techniques such as High resolution melt analysis, Reverse transcriptase PCR, lightcycler PCR and Sanger sequencing. Carry out various PCR assays in accordance to standard operating procedures.Analyse the results of RT PCR for BCR-ABL fusion gene in accordance with established quality control guidelines.Analyse the homozygosity and heterozygosity of alleles that lead to genetic diseasesCarry out sequence reading using manual method as well as sequence analyzing softwareCarry out DNA and RNA quantification by specing using Nanodrop spectrometerCarry out maintenance on PCR systems such as Veriti thermocyclers. Perform pipette calibrations and cleaning of racks in a sterile environmentPerformed routine coagulation testing of patient samples using STAR analyser. Performed and interpreted results of mixing studies for patients with prolonged APTT or PT to determine the presence of inhibitors or factor deficiencies and prepared proper documentation of these samples for review. Carried out maintenance on the STAR analyser such as changing of reagents and carrying out verification checks on the new reagents to ensure they are within specified guidelines. Carried out critical analysis under supervision on haematological parameters obtained by automated blood analyser (flow cytometry).Performed routine maintenance on the automated blood analyser such as changing of reagents. Prepared blood films for investigation of malarial parasites and other haematological disorders. Carried out investigation for malaria using malaria testing kits.Carried out blood film morphology recording using optical microscopy.