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Chandni Krishnan

Summary

A hardworking and dedicated individual who is proficient in laboratory safety protocols and valued for meticulous attention to detail.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

School Laboratory Technician

Dunman Secondary School
04.2025 - Current

• Manage the operation of the science laboratories (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) to ensure smooth running of daily science practical.
• Prepare apparatus and materials for internal Science practical exams.
• Handle procurement of materials (includes finance administration).
• Supervise the partnering Operations Support Officer (OSO) to maintain general cleanliness of the science laboratories.
• Maintain digital inventories for the science laboratories under charge and carry out stock check on a termly basis.
• Support the Centre of Excellence (for Science) Committee in the planning and implementation of its programme.
• Any other duties when needed as assigned by Head of Department Science or Subject Head (SH), Science.

Research Assistant

National University of Singapore, NUS
02.2021 - 02.2024
  • Processing and molecular analysis of patient blood and tissue samples
  • Ensure timely sample dispatch to other labs
  • Assist in safety matters – conduct safety orientation for new staff, draft RAs and SOPs, assist in regulated chemical inventory, housekeeping of safety tools, e.g. biological and chemical spills kits, safety shower and safety eyewash, ensure all safety documents are up to date
  • Maintain up to date records of inventories – for biological samples, consumables and reagents
  • Sourcing and procurement of consumables and reagents
  • Ensure tidiness and cleanliness of the lab is maintained
  • Assist in organizing yearly scientific meeting

Laboratory Technologist

Acumen Diagnostics
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • Test out lab protocol and workflow for COVID-19 diagnosis
  • Processing and molecular analysis of patient swab tests for COVID-19

Life Science Research Officer

Dunman Secondary School
09.2017 - 09.2020
  • Preparation and procurement of materials and lab maintenance
  • Planning and conducting Life Science, Environment and General Science workshops and activities for east zone schools
  • Preparation and teaching of the School’s Life Science Programme and Science Enrichment Programme
  • Mentoring students to take part in competitions
  • Support the Centre of Excellence for Science Committee in the planning and implementation of its programme
  • Relief of Science classes and assist in exam invigilation

Trainee Cytotechnologist

Quest Laboratories
05.2015 - 07.2017
  • Daily evaluation and signing out of Gynaecological Cytology cases as indicated by workload

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

University of Bradford
11-2015

Diploma - Biomedical Science

Singapore Polytechnic
03-2011

Skills

  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Sample preparation and processing
  • DNA/RNA extraction
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Laboratory documentation
  • Chemical handling
  • Reagent preparation
  • Procurement and Inventory
  • Training

Timeline

School Laboratory Technician

Dunman Secondary School
04.2025 - Current

Research Assistant

National University of Singapore, NUS
02.2021 - 02.2024

Laboratory Technologist

Acumen Diagnostics
09.2020 - 12.2020

Life Science Research Officer

Dunman Secondary School
09.2017 - 09.2020

Trainee Cytotechnologist

Quest Laboratories
05.2015 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

University of Bradford

Diploma - Biomedical Science

Singapore Polytechnic
Chandni Krishnan