Zann Tan

Senior Research Officer at A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research
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(386) 825-5501
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SG
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Mandarin Native or bilingual proficiency
  • German Elementary proficiency
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Credentials

  • Bioinformatic Methods I
    Coursera
    Jul, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Introduction to Forensic Science
    Coursera
    Jul, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • All groups Human Subjects Research
    CITI Program
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • All groups Responsible Conduct of Research
    CITI Program
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Biological Safety
    National University of Singapore
    Apr, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • Chemical Safety
    National University of Singapore
    Apr, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • Laboratory Safety Induction Training
    National University of Singapore
    Apr, 2016
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research
    • Singapore
    • Research Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Research Officer
      • Apr 2021 - Present

      Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI)

    • Research Officer
      • Feb 2017 - Apr 2021

      As part of the Natural Product Biology Lab in the Translational Research Division of the A*STAR Bioinformatics Institute, I carry out research on the A*STAR Natural Product Library with focus on the discovery of bioactive compounds from natural products (microbes, plants). • Responsible for the research on genomics characterization of NPL microbes, including genome analysis, fermentation experiments to trigger secondary metabolites production and the study of secondary metabolite biosynthesis and functions.• Duties include execution of molecular biology techniques such as DNA/RNA extraction from bacteria and fungi, PCR, q-PCR, sequencing, cloning and transformation•Utilize bioinformatics tools for analysis of data, phylogenetic analysis.• Involved in high throughput screening with focus on anti-bacterial and anti-fungal bioassays; including development of gram-negative bacterial biofilm assays. Show less

  • MDIS
    • Laboratory Officer
      • Nov 2016 - Dec 2016

      • Experience in laboratory management and administration. • Responsible for upkeep of lab cleanliness and safety compliance. • Assisted on procurement and raising purchase orders. • Involved in carrying out practical session trial runs for Bachelor and Diploma classes. • Experience in laboratory management and administration. • Responsible for upkeep of lab cleanliness and safety compliance. • Assisted on procurement and raising purchase orders. • Involved in carrying out practical session trial runs for Bachelor and Diploma classes.

  • National University of Singapore
    • Singapore
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Intern
      • May 2016 - Nov 2016

      • Involved in research project titled "Engineer bacterial probiotics to counter the effects of heat and stress-induced injuries". • Established the platform of bacterial probiotics strains while employing techniques including bacterial DNA extraction from faecal samples, DNA extraction and purification, 16srRNA polymerase chain reaction • Involved in research project titled "Engineer bacterial probiotics to counter the effects of heat and stress-induced injuries". • Established the platform of bacterial probiotics strains while employing techniques including bacterial DNA extraction from faecal samples, DNA extraction and purification, 16srRNA polymerase chain reaction

  • Singapore General Hospital
    • Singapore
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Student Intern
      • Jul 2013 - Nov 2013

      • Processed and analyzed patient’s specimens and reported test results according to Standard Operating Protocol (SOPs). • Experience in lab case analysis and documentation. • Performed weekly quality control (QC) checks of various protocols and techniques. • Final year dissertation titled "Plasmid-Mediated Quinolone Resistance genes in Ciprofloxacin-resistant Escherichia coli urinary isolates". • Experienced in microbial work and various molecular biology techniques (multiplex polymerase chain reaction and gel electrophoresis). Show less

Education

  • Northumbria University
    Bachelor of Science (Hons), Biotechnology
    2014 - 2016
  • Temasek Polytechnic
    Diploma, Biomedical Science
    2012 - 2014

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