Eugene Foo
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Dedicated Biology Scientist with experience advanced laboratory equipment use and techniques. Expertise in casework analysis and rapidly advancing in volume crime casework capabilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Biology Scientist
ESR
06.2023 - Current
- Heavily consolidated in casework analysis using IDX Genemapper.
- Writing technical instructions of daily volume crime samples that are submitted for examination
- Communication with external clients, mainly NZ Police to clarify and confirm CSD service requirements on occasional case submissions.
- Attended elimination database presentation, GTC/Judge training in progress, to be completed by end of year.
- Completed binary mixture training and theory, slotted for STRMIX course in February 2024.
- Completed Body Fluids/bioscreening theory required for scientist reporting.
Biology Senior Technician
ESR
12.2016 - 06.2023
- Competent in all biology laboratory casework processes, including all casework robotics and instrumentation.
- Provided training to fellow senior technicians and conducted their competency assessments.
- Review and provide recommendations to laboratory processes and updating SOPs when necessary.
- Responsible for a range of laboratory equipment, such as but not limited to: Biosafety cabinets, precision timers, QuantStudio5 instrumentation, laboratory computers and peripherals.
- Proficient in Microsoft O365 and. MS Teams owner and represents the Biology team, responsible for the adoption of Biology onto the MS Teams platform. Assist with on-going troubleshooting and update requirements with the BA teams to ensure it is forensically fit-for-purpose.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Being on-call during Christmas and New Years period, as well as point-of-contact for all laboratory needs during New Years period.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment, whilst maintaining adherence to SOP and quality requirements.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems arising from quality incidents, evaluate and future-proofing solutions to prevent reoccurrence.
Mathematics Tutor
Tutoring For Excellence
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Designed age-appropriate math activities and lesson strategies, involving condensed 30-minute weekly sessions for better focus and retention.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition and review to help students master challenging material.
Technical Support Advisor
IProperty
06.2011 - 01.2012
- Assisted customers in identifying issues and explained solutions to restore service and functionality.
- Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
- Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
- Perform daily data-entry tasks, collecting over 200 call enquiries per day.
Education
Master of Science - Forensic Science
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Genetics & Microbiology
University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ01.2016
Skills
- Heavily involved and consolidated in the routine weekly casework analysis process
- Versed in technical instruction writing for a wide variety of volume crime type samples
- Expertise in casework sampling and biological screening of wide variety of sample types submitted for CSD and PC examinations Standard casework DNA extraction techniques (DNA IQ, Differential extraction, Quant Trio, Identifiler Plus, YFiler Plus, Minifiler Amplification, 3130/3500 CE)
- Consulted and involved in the testing and implementation of the new STARLIMS FUJI system
- Leading role in validation of Quant Studio 5 machines for casework purposes
- Proficient in all liquid handling Hamilton robotics across casework, Databank and CE Familiar with 3500 Series Data Collection navigation
- Microsoft Teams champion - responsible for Forensic Biology Team channels and maintenance, fluent in MS Office365
- Experienced trainer of Biology senior technicians, providing training and constructive feedback to the quality of their work Contributed to the training regime and provided quality improvement to the competency process
Timeline
Biology Scientist
ESR
06.2023 - Current
Mathematics Tutor
Tutoring For Excellence
05.2018 - 12.2019
Biology Senior Technician
ESR
12.2016 - 06.2023
Technical Support Advisor
IProperty
06.2011 - 01.2012
Master of Science - Forensic Science
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Science - Genetics & Microbiology
University of Otago
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