Khadijah Binte Taha
Singapore
Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with a Diploma in Food Technology and Higher Nitec in Biotechnology, seeking a School Lab Technician position. Proven ability to facilitate science learning, maintain laboratory equipment, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with safety protocols. Eager to contribute to a safe, efficient, and engaging laboratory environment for students and faculty.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
STEM Instructor
Ministry of Education, Cedar Girls Secondary School
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Facilitated the smooth running of science laboratories and supported students' STEM learning.
- Prepared materials for practical lessons, maintained lab equipment, and assisted teachers with practical sessions and projects.
- Managed and maintained the inventory of laboratory supplies, including regular stock takes, calibration, and replacement of worn items.
- Assisted with budget planning and finance operations related to the laboratory.
- Supported teachers and supervisors during national practical exams and maintained relevant resources like past papers and instructions.
- Contributed to the development and maintenance of safety, emergency, and evacuation plans for the laboratories.
Lab Assistant
ALS Technichem
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Trained new lab assistant on proper laboratory techniques and safety protocols.
- Monitored lab safety regulations and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other lab technicians to ensure efficient workflows and accurate data.
- Performed daily routine tasks including receiving and pasting sample IDs, transferring samples into centrifuge and amicon tubes, centrifuging, and extraction.
Final Year Student Industrial Attachment (Fish Facility)
Temasek Life Science Laboratory (TLL) @ NUS
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Performed housekeeping duties including washing of tanks and sponges.
- Responsible for feeding Zebra fishes, Grouper, and Karuma prawn.
Education
Diploma - Food Technology
Nanyang Polytechnic
01.2021
Higher Nitec - Biotechnology
Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
01.2019
Nitec - Applied Food Science
Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
01.2017
GCE 'N' Level Examination - undefined
Damai Secondary School
01.2014
Skills
- Laboratory Techniques: Solution Preparation, Centrifugation, Extraction, Sample Handling, Sterile Techniques, Data Collection, Microscopy, Spectrophotometry, Chromatography
- Equipment Operation: Centrifuges, pH Meters, Balances, Fume Hoods, General lab equipment
- Safety & Compliance: Laboratory Safety Protocols, Chemical Handling, Waste Disposal, Emergency Planning, Safety Monitoring
- Inventory Management: Stock Taking, Supply Ordering, Calibration, Equipment Maintenance
- Teaching & Support: STEM Learning Facilitation, Assisting Practical Sessions, Project Support, Training
- Software: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Organizational: Record Keeping, Workflow Efficiency, Time Management, Workspace Organization
- Interpersonal: Communication, Teamwork, Problem-Solving, Attention to Detail, Adaptability
- Collaborative learning
- Team building
- Lab management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
References
Available upon request.
Certification
- First Aid course
- Molecular Biology, Microbiological and Aseptic Techniques workshop
Timeline
STEM Instructor
Ministry of Education, Cedar Girls Secondary School
01.2024 - 01.2025
Lab Assistant
ALS Technichem
01.2021 - 01.2022
Final Year Student Industrial Attachment (Fish Facility)
Temasek Life Science Laboratory (TLL) @ NUS
01.2018 - 01.2019
Higher Nitec - Biotechnology
Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
Nitec - Applied Food Science
Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
GCE 'N' Level Examination - undefined
Damai Secondary School
Diploma - Food Technology
Nanyang Polytechnic
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