Dr Gina Chew
Scientist
Singapore
Summary
Detail-oriented Scientist with 8+ years of laboratory working experience in a government sector agency. Problem-solver with a track record of producing results. Published 3 scientific papers with 54 citation counts.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Forensic Scientist - Analytical Toxicology
Health Sciences Authority
Singapore
06.2016 - Current
- Served as expert witness in court of law related to blood ethanol measurements and ethanol back-calculations.
- Conducted literature reviews, developed and validated methods which changed the way comprehensive drug screening is carried out for clinical and post-mortem investigations.
- Trained and supervised 10+ university students whose projects led to implementation in the laboratory.
- Improved laboratory efficiency by using VBA macros to automate repetitive processes.
- Presented at international scientific conferences, including co-chairing an oral presentation session at the International Association of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Clinical Toxicology.
- Engaged external stakeholders (doctors who do addiction management and law enforcement agencies) to establish new services for the laboratory.
Analyst - Chemical Metrology
Health Sciences Authority
Singapore
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Developed and validated chloride measurements in serum for use in an external quality assurance program conducted for clinical laboratories.
- Conducted courses on method validation and measurement uncertainty for 100+ participants, in collaboration with the Singapore Accreditation Council.
Education
Ph.D. - Analytical Chemistry
National University Of Singapore
08.2009 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
National University Of Singapore
Aug.2004 - Aug.2008
Skills
Problem-solving
Verbal and written communication
Innovation
Analytical chemistry
Statistical analysis
Accomplishments
President's Honour Roll (Awarded by the National University of Singapore in 2008 for outstanding academic achievements and significant involvement in student welfare - appointed by the Office of Student Affairs).
Publications
- Chew, G., & Walczyk, T. (2012). A Monte Carlo approach for estimating measurement uncertainty using standard spreadsheet software. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, 402(7), 2463-2469.
- Chew, G., & Walczyk, T. (2013). Measurement of Isotope Abundance Variations in Nature by Gravimetric Spiking Isotope Dilution Analysis (GS-IDA). Analytical Chemistry, 85(7), 3667-3673. Doi: 10.1021/ac3034807.
- Chew, G., Sim, L. P., Ng, S. Y., Ding, Y., Shin, R. Y., & Lee, T. K. (2016). Development of a mushroom powder Certified Reference Material for calcium, arsenic, cadmium and lead measurements. Food chemistry, 190, 293-299.
Timeline
Forensic Scientist - Analytical Toxicology
Health Sciences Authority
06.2016 - Current
Analyst - Chemical Metrology
Health Sciences Authority
08.2013 - 06.2016
Ph.D. - Analytical Chemistry
National University Of Singapore
08.2009 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
National University Of Singapore
Aug.2004 - Aug.2008