Lex Chen
Auckland
Summary
With a robust background as a Laboratory Technician at AsureQuality New Zealand, I excel in microbiology testing, media preparation, and media validation. Besides, I have experience on genome analysis, including PCR and DNA/RNA extraction. My expertise encompasses both technical skills, like operating basic laboratory equipment, and soft skills, such as critical thinking and scientific writing. My background is also related to media audit and food safety.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
AsureQuality New Zealand
07.2023 - Current
- Microbiology - media: media and reagent preparation, media and reagent preparation auditing, production quality control
- Microbiology - GMP: performing microbiological testings and media validation
Laboratory Technician
Orewa College
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Chemical reagents preparation
- Experimental equipments and materials preparation
Laboratory Technician
New Zealand Clinical Research (NZCR)
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Patient samples processing
- Blood draw kit preparation and quality control
Education
Master of Science - Food Science And Microbiology
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology And Immunology
University of Otago
Dunedin06.2021
Skills
- Basic laboratory equipment - microscopy, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave, masterclave, and evaporator
- Microbiology testing - plate inoculation, tube inoculation, ELISA, PCR
- Genome analysis - AST testing, DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, CARD, RAST
- Research - literature review, scientific writing, and critical thinking, lab result interpretation
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
AsureQuality New Zealand
07.2023 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Orewa College
03.2023 - 06.2023
Laboratory Technician
New Zealand Clinical Research (NZCR)
02.2022 - 11.2022
Master of Science - Food Science And Microbiology
Auckland University of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology And Immunology
University of Otago
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