Wang Jia yuan

Excellent communication and presentation skills and able to work well in a team. Well-organized and interested in emerging technologies that have great potential in impacting the everyday lives of people, both chemistry and non-chemistry wise. 

I have a comprehensive knowledge of organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry. I am well-versed in basic lab instruments, such as GC-MS, HPLC and Karl Fischer titration. I am also familiar with several lab techniques, such as SBSE, LLE, static headspace analysis, and the sample preparation methods that accompany them. 

Firmenich Asia Pte Ltd, Internship (Dec 2021 – May 2022)

Assisted in developing food flavor formulations by understanding the functions of various ingredients used and compounding them 

Conducted various reactions via a reactor machine, assisting to develop chicken flavor prototypes for the market 

Improved formulations for flavors undergoing trials by learning about different sensory profiles and descriptors 

Heavily involved in several projects, garnering highly positive feedback from branches from other countries about the projects’ products 

Symrise Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, Research Technologist (Aug 2022 - Present)

Participated in food and flavor tastings in projects for sensory evaluation to understand the differences in flavor profiles  

Analyzed various food and flavor samples to understand the composition of volatiles and non-volatiles via various instrumental techniques 

Assisted in the creation of various flavor formulations, securing product success over competitors and increased profits 

Took charge of many projects and completed them on time, increasing work efficiency while receiving positive feedback from project partners 

Assisted in the troubleshooting of various lab instruments, solving machine errors that came up during operations and reduced delays due to these issues 

Took initiative to organize meetings and arrange for maintenance of lab instruments whenever it was necessary, with minimal supervision 

National University of Singapore (Aug 2018 – May 2022)                                                                

Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) Honours 

Date of Graduation: May 2022 

Current Cumulative Average Point (CAP) Score: 4.15