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Jia Xuan Tan
Student
Summary
Motivated student currently working towards degree in Chemistry. Adept at prepping resources, equipment, and materials for research. Extensive background in investigating Molecular Biology research.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Singapore Institute Of Food And Biotechnological Innovation
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Researched and interpreted large volumes of scientific data and literature.
- Supported lab activities by maintaining inventory and chemical stocks and cleaning lab equipment.
- Cell culture of E. coli and Pichia pastoris
- Nucleic acid techniques: Electrophoresis (DNA, RNA), Cloning, nucleic acid extraction.
- CRISPR-Cas9 based gene editing (E. coli, Pichia pastoris)
- Lead a project on developing a CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system in Pichia pastoris.
- Guided other interns on above techniques and lead them in the project.
Research Assistant Intern
Singapore Institute Of Food And Biotechnological Innovation
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Researched and interpreted large volumes of scientific data and literature.
- Supported lab activities by maintaining inventory and chemical stocks and cleaning lab equipment.
- Compiled data in reports and other documents using Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint.
- Visualised research findings through data tables, graphs and presentations.
- Cell culture of E. coli and Pichia pastoris
- Nucleic acid techniques: Electrophoresis (DNA, RNA), Cloning, nucleic acid extraction.
- CRISPR-Cas9 based gene editing (E. coli, Pichia pastoris)
- Lead a project on developing a CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system in Pichia pastoris.
- Guided other interns on above techniques and lead them in the project.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry And Biological Chemistry
Nanyang Technological University
Singapore 04.2001 -
Diploma in Biotechnology
Singapore Polytechnic
Singapore 04.2001 -
Skills
Experimental Design
Data Collection
Research Reporting
Lab Safety
Data Analysis
Time Management
Complex Problem-Solving
Microsoft Office
Creating Presentations
Documentation Skills
Conducting Assays
Cell culture techniques
Nucleic acid techniques
Interests
Molecular Biology
Drug development (biologics)
Timeline
Research Assistant
Singapore Institute Of Food And Biotechnological Innovation
08.2022 - 07.2023
Research Assistant Intern
Singapore Institute Of Food And Biotechnological Innovation
06.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry And Biological Chemistry
Nanyang Technological University
04.2001 -
Diploma in Biotechnology
Singapore Polytechnic
04.2001 -