Arnold Choo Wan Hao
Summary
A result-oriented medical technologist with 4 plus years of experience in diagnostic testing such as infectious disease, molecular oncology, special chemistry and quality control. Able to complete all lab procedures accurately and under strict time constraints, ensuring the quality and reliability of test rests during each phase. Commended performance conducting laboratory assays and resolving complex clinic problems
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist
Gleneagles Hospital/Mount Elizabeth Hospital
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Perform laboratory investigations on biological specimens using a wide range of specialized equipment such as Optilite, Krypton plus and I-1000 Architect for kappa-lambda testing, chromogranin A testing, Squamous cell antigen testing, Homocysteine and C-peptide testing.
- Perform G6PD neonatal testing for the infants in SGH nursery ward, Gleneagles Hospital and Mount Elizabeth Hospital.
- Perform Dengue NS1 Ag antigen/Igm testing at Mount Elizabeth Hospital and Gleneagles Hospital.
- Perform Mycoplasma Antigen/Igm testing at Gleneages Hospital.
- Ensure that accurate and high quality laboratory test results are reported and communicated in a timely manner.
- Participate in quality assurance and management activities such as College of American Pathologists and United Kingdom National External Quality Assessment Service according to established policies and procedures.
- Work closely with laboratory supervisors to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
- Reporting of critical results to the different wards and clinic within the Singapore General Hospital and Outram Community Hospital.
Medical Technologist
Clinical Biochemistry, Singapore General Hospital
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Perform laboratory investigations on biological specimens using a wide range of specialized equipment such as Optilite, Krypton plus and I-1000 Architect for kappa-lambda testing, chromogranin A testing, Squamous cell antigen testing, Homocysteine and C-peptide testing in Singapore General Hospital.
- Perform G6PD neonatal testing for the infants in SGH nursery ward, Gleneagles Hospital and Mount Elizabeth Hospital.
- Perform Dengue NS1 Ag antigen/Igm testing at Mount Elizabeth Hospital and Gleneagles Hospital.
- Perform Mycoplasma Antigen/Igm testing at Gleneages Hospital.
- Ensure that accurate and high quality laboratory test results are reported and communicated in a timely manner.
- Participate in quality assurance and management activities such as College of American Pathologists and United Kingdom National External Quality Assessment Service according to established policies and procedures.
- Work closely with laboratory supervisors to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
- Reporting of critical results to the different wards and clinic within the Singapore General Hospital and Outram Community Hospital.
Medical Technologist
Clinical Biochemistry, Singapore General Hospital
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Perform laboratory investigations on biological specimens using a wide range of specialized equipment such as Optilite, Krypton plus and I-1000 Architect for kappa-lambda testing, chromogranin A testing, Squamous cell antigen testing, Homocysteine and C-peptide testing in Singapore General Hospital.
- Perform G6PD neonatal testing for the infants in SGH nursery ward, Gleneagles Hospital and Mount Elizabeth Hospital.
- Perform Dengue NS1 Ag antigen/Igm testing at Mount Elizabeth Hospital and Gleneagles Hospital.
- Perform Mycoplasma Antigen/Igm testing at Gleneages Hospital.
- Ensure that accurate and high quality laboratory test results are reported and communicated in a timely manner.
- Participate in quality assurance and management activities such as College of American Pathologists and United Kingdom National External Quality Assessment Service according to established policies and procedures.
- Work closely with laboratory supervisors to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
- Reporting of critical results to the different wards and clinic within the Singapore General Hospital and Outram Community Hospital.
Medical Technologist
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, National University Hospital
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Perform PCR testing of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-COV) samples via MERS-COV modular light mix kit on LightCycler 480.
- Perform SARS-COV-2 testing using Cobas 6800 and Cepheid Xpert Xpress SARS-COV-2 PCR machine.
- Perform Malaria Genus DNA PCR testing using Qiasymphony DNA extraction platform, EZ-1 advanced Extraction platform and Labturbo 48 Compact System.
- Perform Herpes simplex virus (HSV) testing via ARIES Luminex Automated Platform.
- Perform Respiratory Multiplex Virus Panel testing using Biofire Respiratory Virus 2.1 and Meningitis and Encephalitis testing using Biofire MEPC panel.
- Assist in Cepheid Ultra 2 BCR-ABL P210 Validation study using Cepheid GeneXpert Platform.
- Assist in laboratory duties such as equipment maintenance, maintaining inventory such as keeping track of Certificate of Analysis (COA) of laboratory reagents, updating of Delivery Orders and Invoice.
- Assist in preparation of laboratory reagents/supplies such as Internal Control for Malaria Genus Testing and N-acetylcysteine.
- Trained as infection control lead officer and assist in mask-fitting of new hires in NUH.
- Assist in Epic Beaker NGEMR Nova Script testing via NGTST non-Epic Beaker production.
Medical Technologist
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, National University Hospital
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Perform PCR testing of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-COV) samples via MERS-COV modular light mix kit on LightCycler 480.
- Perform SARS-COV-2 testing using Cobas 6800 and Cepheid Xpert Xpress SARS-COV-2 PCR machine.
- Perform Malaria Genus DNA PCR testing using Qiasymphony DNA extraction platform, EZ-1 advanced Extraction platform and Labturbo 48 Compact System.
- Perform Herpes simplex virus (HSV) testing via ARIES Luminex Automated Platform.
- Perform Respiratory Multiplex Virus Panel testing using Biofire Respiratory Virus 2.1 and Meningitis and Encephalitis testing using Biofire MEPC panel.
- Assist in Cepheid Ultra 2 BCR-ABL P210 Validation study using Cepheid GeneXpert Platform.
- Assist in laboratory duties such as equipment maintenance, maintaining inventory such as keeping track of Certificate of Analysis (COA) of laboratory reagents, updating of Delivery Orders and Invoice.
- Assist in preparation of laboratory reagents/supplies such as Internal Control for Malaria Genus Testing and N-acetylcysteine.
- Trained as infection control lead officer and assist in mask-fitting of new hires in NUH.
- Assist in Epic Beaker NGEMR Nova Script testing via NGTST non-Epic Beaker production.
Laboratory Technologist Covid-19 Tester
Stronghold Diagnostic Laboratory, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, ASTAR
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Handling of infectious samples and testing samples through Direct/Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction Processes in a bio-safety level 2 laboratory.
- Assist in laboratory duties such as equipment maintenance, maintaining inventory, purchase of consumables and preparation of laboratory reagents/supplies, including laboratory cleaning and waste disposal.
- Assist in laboratory quality assurance duties such as verification of quality control standards and conducting of basic performance checking tests using Sample Information Management system (SIMS) and Laboratory Information Systems (LIMS).
- Performing DNA detection using semi -systems such as Cepheid Xpert Xpress Sars-Cov-2 PCR machine.
- Analyze of COVID PCR curves via N2, E and Texas Red gene of interest sequencing and process of COVID PCR results for clinical reporting platform.
- Evaluate results to determine interference, inhibition, or other problems that arise during extraction, amplification or sequencing of nucleic acids.
- Perform quality control, validation, and other activities to verify the performance of clinical assays.
- Ensure the privacy and confidentiality of patient information.
Laboratory Technologist Covid-19 Tester
Stronghold Diagnostic Laboratory, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, ASTAR
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Handling of infectious samples and testing samples through Direct/Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction Processes in a bio-safety level 2 laboratory.
- Assist in laboratory duties such as equipment maintenance, maintaining inventory, purchase of consumables and preparation of laboratory reagents/supplies, including laboratory cleaning and waste disposal.
- Assist in laboratory quality assurance duties such as verification of quality control standards and conducting of basic performance checking tests using Sample Information Management system (SIMS) and Laboratory Information Systems (LIMS).
- Performing DNA detection using semi -systems such as Cepheid Xpert Xpress Sars-Cov-2 PCR machine.
- Analyze of COVID PCR curves via N2, E and Texas Red gene of interest sequencing and process of COVID PCR results for clinical reporting platform.
- Evaluate results to determine interference, inhibition, or other problems that arise during extraction, amplification or sequencing of nucleic acids.
- Perform quality control, validation, and other activities to verify the performance of clinical assays.
- Ensure the privacy and confidentiality of patient information.
Temporary Temperature Screener
Thomson Medical Centre
03.2020 - 04.2020
- Assist in screening of patients for potential Covid-19 infection.
Medical Underwriter, Home Protection Scheme (HPS) Department
Central Provident Fund Board
02.2016 - 02.2020
- Assist the general public to resolve their enquires on their HPS application.
- Liaise with different medical stakeholders (restructured and private hospitals) in Singapore for the processing of medical reports timely in order to assess the eligibility of an individual for an HPS cover.
- Analyse medical laboratory results such as interpretation of ECG, CXR, Full Blood Count and Spirometry test in order to review the health insurance risk posed by the applicant.
- Reviews applications for coverage, gathers data, and assesses risk related to qualifying an individual for HPS insurance with the aid of International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and reinsurance manual.
- Assist the member of parliaments (MP) and Prime Minister Office (PMO) to respond to appeal filed by the public pertaining to their HPS insurance applications.
Temporary administrative assistant
Central Provident Fund Board
11.2015 - 02.2016
- Provide administrative support pertaining to HPS related matters.
Temporary Pharmacy assistant
National University Hospital
10.2015 - 11.2015
- Preparing labels and calculating of medication quantities.
- Maintains records by recording and filing orders and prescriptions via the SAP system.
- Planning and facilitating pharmacy operations.
Temporary clinical coordinator assistant
National University Hospital
09.2015 - 10.2015
- Screening of renal patients for blood-borne infectious diseases such as hepatitis B, HIV, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE).
- Assist the nurses in recording of the vitals for the non-infectious renal patients such as SP 02, blood pressure and temperature.
- Planning and facilitating the nurses in infection control operation during biohazard emergency.
- Assist the renal doctors and cardiologists in basic catherization procedure.
Legal Secretary
Wong Partnership LLP
08.2014 - 09.2015
- Preparing affidavits, legal correspondence and other documents for legal associates.
- Organizing and maintaining documents in a paper or electronic filing system.
- Meeting with clients, attorneys, and other professionals to talk about case details.
- Filing pleadings with court clerk.
- Helping prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and assisting with other tasks as needed.
- Preparing wills, contracts, pleadings, appeals, and other legal documents.
- Investigating facts and laws of cases and searching public records and other resources to prepare cases and determine causes of action.
- Directing and coordinating law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas to law firms or supreme court of Singapore and state court of Singapore.
- Gathering and analysing statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, documents and other data via law net and AGC website.
- Calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Keeping law library up-to-date by monitoring legal volumes.
- Assist the lawyers in the billing of invoices.
Education
Bachelor - Medical Bioscience
Aston University
02.2019
Diploma - Biomedical Science
Management Development of Institute of Singapore
03.2017
Skills
- BSL- 3 trained lab personnel
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
- Medical Underwriting
- Legal Research
- Quality control
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Specimen collection
- Specimen analysis
- Inventory control
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Diagnostic testing
- Instrumentation calibration
Leadership And Community Services
Tutoring secondary 1 students from underprivileged homes, Fairfield Methodist Church, 2015-01-01, present
Reference Letters
- 2024-06-20, Dr Benedict Yan, Head and Senior Consultant, Molecular Diagnosis Centre, Arnold has displayed a superb work ethic and is a genuine asset to any organization.
- 2022-04-06, Shanshan Wu Howland, Deputy Lab Director, Stronghold Diagnostics Lab, Arnold is a highly motivated, diligent and loyal employee.
- 2021-04-24, Adrian Kee Keong TEO, Principal Investigator, IMCB, A
- STAR, Arnold is a highly motivated and determined individual.
- 2021-04-02, Rajkumar s/o Dorajoo, Research Scientist, Genome Institute of Singapore, Arnold has proven to be a valuable member for SDL.
Personal Information
Nationality: Singaporean
Hobbies and Interests
- Air-rifling
- Volleyball
- Swimming
Certification
Graduate Certificate in Forensic Defence Science (NUS) - August 2021
Timeline
Medical Technologist
Gleneagles Hospital/Mount Elizabeth Hospital
12.2024 - 03.2025
Medical Technologist
Clinical Biochemistry, Singapore General Hospital
06.2024 - 10.2024
Medical Technologist
Clinical Biochemistry, Singapore General Hospital
06.2024 - 10.2024
Medical Technologist
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, National University Hospital
07.2022 - 06.2024
Medical Technologist
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, National University Hospital
07.2022 - 06.2024
Laboratory Technologist Covid-19 Tester
Stronghold Diagnostic Laboratory, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, ASTAR
05.2020 - 05.2022
Laboratory Technologist Covid-19 Tester
Stronghold Diagnostic Laboratory, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, ASTAR
05.2020 - 05.2022
Temporary Temperature Screener
Thomson Medical Centre
03.2020 - 04.2020
Medical Underwriter, Home Protection Scheme (HPS) Department
Central Provident Fund Board
02.2016 - 02.2020
Temporary administrative assistant
Central Provident Fund Board
11.2015 - 02.2016
Temporary Pharmacy assistant
National University Hospital
10.2015 - 11.2015
Temporary clinical coordinator assistant
National University Hospital
09.2015 - 10.2015
Legal Secretary
Wong Partnership LLP
08.2014 - 09.2015
Bachelor - Medical Bioscience
Aston University
Diploma - Biomedical Science
Management Development of Institute of Singapore