Quality Assurance Years Experience

L alita Singh

**** ****** *** *****, *** ***, Kemah, Tx 77565 -lali *******@*******.***- 361-***-****

Education

Masters in Biology Lamar University, Texas (2013) - GPA 3.92

Bachelor of Science – Biomedical Science University of Queensland, Australia

Ngee Ann Polytechnic- Diploma in Chemical Engineering

Objective

To obtain a competitive position with the goal of obtaining enriching and challenging new

employment in a professional scientific environment through my experience, integrity,

interpersonal and communication skills

Skills

• 3 years experience in chemical manufacturing setting

• 3 years experience in writing SOP’s

• Excellent Scientific/technical writing skills

• Efficiently conduct independent or group laboratory research and accurately record data

• Extensive hands on experience in DNA isolation, DNA quantification, Plasmid isolation and

PCR.

• Proficient in Microscopy, Screening, isolation, identification of microorganisms, and

Biochemical tests

• Hands on experience in Cloning, Gel electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, Competent cell

preparation, transformation and sterile cell culture

• Experience in histological, staining and analysis

• Hands on experience with insect and amphibian dissections

• Good experience in cGMP and related documentation, Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Procedures.

• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to rapidly acquire and apply new technical and scientific knowledge

• Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects/tasks under tight timelines

• Highly self-motivated and committed to exceeding planned objectives

• Knowledge in use of UV Spectrophotometer, YSI multiparameter, microtome, Nanodrop and

hemocyotometer.

Work Experience

Science Centre Singapore, Science Educator, DNA Lab (March 2008 to March 2009)

• Develop and conduct several molecular laboratory Programs at DNA Laboratory

• Training new staff to be competent to work in a lab setting

• Engage in research, conceptualization and development of programs

• Liaising with vendors for molecular kits

• Authored an article on “Evolution and Natural Selection for the Singapore Scientist

Magazine

Amdon Consulting, Education Consultant (Feb 2007 to December 2007)

• Develop and conduct laboratory programs in labs in topics related to molecular, Environmental

Science and Proteomics.

• Proficient in Microbial limit test, Media and Buffer preparation, Growth promotion tests,

Membrane filtration, Turbidity testing and Water Analysis

• Performed coliform testing, sample preservation and storage

3M Singapore Plant, Advanced Production Associate (January 2003 – May 2005)

• Experience in Cleanroom environment

• Good knowledge of cGMP

• Supervisory role and training of manufacturing assistants

• Planning production schedule

• Troubleshooting and process development

• Involvement in Quality improvement activities

• Addressing product issues

• Experience in writing Standard Operating Procedures

• Familiar with Risk Assessment, Failure Mode Effect Analysis and root cause analysis

• Conducted several in-house process audits

• Awarded Merlion Award for outstanding performance and conscientious service

3M Austin Texas Plant, Advanced Production Associate (July 2002 – January 2003)

• Selected by 3M Singapore for Transfer of Technology in Texas plant for transfer of Fiber

Optics Technology

• Experience in process setup

• Conducted process audit in Anti Reflective Coating at Deposition Sciences Incorporated,

California

Research Experience

Lamar University, Texas

Effect of Arsenic concentration in two soil types on Brassica Rapa (Wisconsin Fast Plant) growth

(2013)

Influence of Salinity on abundance and diversity of bacterioplankton in the Lower Neches River

and McFadden beach surf zone (2011)

University of Queensland, Australia

Stress Induced alterations to mice liver (2006). Research Analysis of experiment required

sections of liver to be deparafinized, hydrated and stained with Milligan stain for histological

changes in morphology in comparisons of stressed liver against normal liver with induction of

various stressors

Awards and Activities

Awarded Deans list of Commendation at University of Queensland

Represented Ngee Ann Polytechnic Women’s Soccer Team for 3 years and awarded Silver Award

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