Clarence Koh
Summary
Versatile chemist with solid background in laboratory techniques for nano and synthetic chemistry. Skilled in data analysis, chemical synthesis, and maintaining safety protocols. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving impactful results. Reliable and adaptable to any laboratory environment. Always eager to gain new knowledge and skills especially in biological field.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Student
Prof Pu Kanyi
01.2024 - Current
- Carry out numerous chemical synthesis while optimizing protocol by conducting thorough literature reviews and experimentations.
- Proactively seek feedback from advisors on project progress while demonstrating adaptability in incorporating suggested improvements.
- Maintain detailed records of all experiments, analyses, and findings in a well-organized electronic database and laboratory notebook.
Research Intern
A*Star IMRE
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Done under A*Star Research Internship Award (ARIA)
- Research Project - Lateral Flow Immunoassay (LFA) and Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) encapsulated carbon dots
- Completed research, compiled and analyzed data, updated log sheets and produced timely progress reports.
- Researched various literatures that were related to project and presented information to supervisor.
- Researched, planned, and optimized experimental procedures and test for synthesis of carbon dots and MOF encapsulation.
- Co-authored a small section in a review paper as well as finding and collating relevant references.
- Guided and taught new interns on important research procedures and techniques.
Production Chemist
Silver Factory Technology Pte Ltd
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted in R&D on production methods to improve efficiency and quality
- Provided training for new hires on operating procedures.
- Streamlined workflow by standardizing laboratory procedures and documenting best practices.
- Operated Analytical instruments (UV-Vis spectroscopy, Scattering electron microscope) for qualitative analysis
Undergraduate Research Student
Prof Ling Xing Yi
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Maintained regulatory compliance for all projects
- Evaluated lab findings using machine learning to make interpretations and write progress reports
- Contributed to team discussions and new project initiatives to advance progress and optimize reaction conditions
- Improved experimental procedures base on constructive feedbacks from superiors and co workers.
- Provided training to new students on experimental procedures and handling analytical equipment.
Education
Master of Engineering - Biotechnology
Nanyang Technological University
Singapore06-2025
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry And Biological Chemistry
Nanyang Technological University
Singapore07-2023
GCE A'Levels - Science
Yishun Junior College
Singapore12-2016
GCE O'Levels -
Beatty Secondary School
Singapore12-2014
Skills
- UV Vis Spectrometer
- Fluorescence Spectrometer
- Mass Spectrometer
- HPLC
- NMR
- Scattering electron microscope
- Laboratory techniques
- Chemical Synthesis
- Data Analysis
- Experimental planning
Projects
- Summer Research - Si encapsulated AgNP , Fabricated Si encapsulated AgNP functionalized with ramen active probes for bioimaging
- URECA Project - Smokers' breath detection, Developed a breathalyzer to differentiate non-smokers from smokers breath using SERS and Machine learning as a proof of concept
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureCareer advancementTimeline
Graduate Research Student
Prof Pu Kanyi
01.2024 - Current
Research Intern
A*Star IMRE
01.2023 - 05.2023
Production Chemist
Silver Factory Technology Pte Ltd
08.2021 - 04.2022
Undergraduate Research Student
Prof Ling Xing Yi
07.2020 - 07.2021
Master of Engineering - Biotechnology
Nanyang Technological University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry And Biological Chemistry
Nanyang Technological University
GCE A'Levels - Science
Yishun Junior College
GCE O'Levels -
Beatty Secondary School
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