therese chua

Year 3 undergraduate in NUS majoring in Life Science in the Faculty of Humanities and Sciences looking for a 3 to 4 months internship

Familiar with experimental procedures and knowledge in such protein analysis and quantification, gene expression analysis, microbiology and mammalian cell culture techniques, laboratory safety and report writing.

Strong sense of responsibility, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills that complement technical expertise and improve workplace environment

Lab assistant at Centre of Aquaculture and Veterinary Science  2020 -  2021

• Ensured the inventory of the lab was well stocked, maintaining adequate supplies for smooth laboratory operations.
• Accurately followed SOP for the production of the microbial concoction for the green produce of Livfresh 
• Received comprehensive training in essential skills required for cell culture and microbiology labs, demonstrating proficiency in these techniques.
• Assisted in various research projects, collaborating with team members to achieve project goals and deliver accurate and reliable results.
• Performed lab maintenance duties, including equipment sterilization, waste disposal, and general upkeep to maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Mentored first-year students participating in differential research projects (DRP), providing guidance and support throughout their research endeavors.
• Maintained mammalian cell cultures, ensuring optimal growth conditions and accurate documentation of cell lines and experimental protocols.

Research project for Television Programme Hello Singapore

• Represented Temasek Polytechnic on Hello Singapore to educate the public on the best methods to sanitize their hands 
• Microbiology project to determine the effects of different hand sanitizing methods and products

Student researcher of the Differential Research Project (DRP) 2020 

• Routinely used laboratory skills including sample preparation, cell counting and data collection to study the characteristics of Trichoderma
• Responsible to plan project timeline and maintenance of inventory of the labs 

Healthcare assistant at Minmed 2019-2020

• Location: GP clinic Jurong East & Hougang Vaccination Centre
• Routinely dressed in PPE 
• Perform registration duties for doctor visits and ART swabs
• Ensure medication is accurately distributed to patients
• Perform registration, screening and usher duties
• Update patients records in GPC system

Waitress/ barback

• 3 Monkeys 2022- Present          
• Ginett Restaurant & Wine Bar 2019-2020
• The Original Boat Noodle 2018-2020
• Twelve Cupcakes

National University of Singapore (NUS) Aug 2021 - Apr 2025

• Bachelor of Science [Hons] in Life Sciences (College of Humanitites and Sciences)

Temasek Polytechnic (TP)       Apr 2018 - May 2021

• Diploma with merit in Biotechnology
• CGPA 3.91 
• Awarded the Directors list Academic year 18/19 (This honour is given to students who form the top 10% in their cohort)
• Strong foundation in molecular and microbiology lab work