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Cheng Zhang

Perth,WA

Summary

Dedicated and self-motivated multi-discipline medical scientist based in hospital with a robust academic background and extensive practical experience. Proven ability to approach and resolve diverse challenges using practical solutions and critical thinking skills. Committed to optimizing processes and workflows through effective communication with clients and team members. Seeking to join a dynamic team that values respect, integrity, and a collaborative work environment.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Scientist

Australian Clinical labs
Murdoch, WA
09.2024 - Current
  • Work in multi-discipline pathology department in St John of God Murdoch hospital
  • Perform routine specimen processing
  • Routinely process pathology specimens including the prescribed QC checks
  • Evaluate specimen for analysis
  • Define the priority of laboratory requests to arrange workload
  • Process specimen utilising appropriate/relevant techniques
  • Ensure control samples are within acceptable range prior to releasing patient results
  • Validate and authorise processed results prior to reporting
  • Correlate, validate and interpret results of investigation using clinical information
  • Release blood and blood products according to clinical labs policies and procedures including in a MTP event
  • Participate in maintenance of laboratory environs and equipment

Placement Student

PATHWEST QEII
Nedlands, WA
10.2022 - 12.2024
  • Study in core, special biochemistry and toxicology laboratory
  • Administrative Support: Managed administrative tasks for laboratory staff and overall operations
  • Sample Preparation and Data Recording: Prepared test samples and accurately obtained and recorded test data in accordance with established standards and integrity.
  • Method Development: Developed tailored methods for complex and critical tests for special applications

Laboratory Assistant

Australian Clinical Labs
Murdoch, WA
11.2023 - 09.2024
  • Proficiently handle and process specimens received from urgent outpatient and inpatient sources, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established protocols.
  • Interpret clinical notes and requested tests to determine the appropriate course of action, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and relevance.
  • Operate a variety of laboratory machines to manually and automatically load and process samples with highly attention.Professional management of consumables and reagents in stock.
  • Manage the storage and control of samples, ensuring proper labelling, organization, and compliance with storage requirements.
  • Monitor and maintain temperature and quality of reagents in the lab, implementing corrective measures as needed to ensure accuracy and reliability of test results.
  • Prepare frozen sections by recording, cutting, staining, and making slides, adherence to standard operating procedures.
  • Provide exceptional internal and external client service, collaborating effectively with wards and other labs to facilitate smooth operations and timely delivery of results.
  • Prepare specimens and accompanying forms for transport to outside laboratories, ensuring compliance with transport regulations and maintaining sample quality.

Placement Student

Pathwest QEII
Nedlands, WA
02.2023 - 04.2024
  • Study in Histopathology department
  • Frozen Tissue Sectioning: Expertly sectioned frozen tissue to produce diagnostic slides, ensuring precise and accurate preparation for analysis.
  • Histology Staining Procedures: Performed both routine and specialized histology staining procedures, enhancing the visualization of tissue structures for diagnostic purposes.
  • Specimen Handling and Quality Assessment: Received, logged, and assessed the quality of specimens, ensuring they met the required standards for further processing.
  • Histologic Slide Preparation: Prepared histologic slides for human tissue samples by processing, cutting, embedding, staining, and mounting, maintaining meticulous attention to detail to ensure high-quality diagnostic

Placement Student

Australian Clinical Labs
Murdoch, WA
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Multidisciplinary Laboratory Experience: Worked in a multi-discipline laboratory, developed of a well-rounded understanding of laboratory operations.
  • Specialized Skills Acquisition: Developed proficiency in biochemistry, general haematology, and blood bank procedures, enhancing overall laboratory competence.
  • Maintenance and Quality Control: Performed and documented preventive maintenance and quality control practices, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of laboratory equipment and results.
  • Process-Guided Testing: Conducted tests based on established process guidelines, improving experiment efficiency and consistency.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science

Curtin University
Perth, WA
11-2022

Timeline

Medical Scientist

Australian Clinical labs
09.2024 - Current

Laboratory Assistant

Australian Clinical Labs
11.2023 - 09.2024

Placement Student

Australian Clinical Labs
04.2023 - 06.2023

Placement Student

Pathwest QEII
02.2023 - 04.2024

Placement Student

PATHWEST QEII
10.2022 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science

Curtin University

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