Lai Zi Hao
Brisbane
Summary
An enthusiastic recent graduate with a Bachelor of Biotechnology from The University of Queensland, based in Brisbane, eager to grow in essential skills in the biotechnology industry. I’m particularly interested in genome editing as well as the development, management and commercialization of biotech products.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Secretary & Communication Representative
Campus Christian Movement (CCM)
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Led the Event Logistics Team for Semester 1 2024 “Amazing Race”. Responsible for liaising with the university regarding logistical arrangements as well as facilitating smooth transitions between games for all teams present. Acted as an overseer for all game masters and providing pastoral care for younger committee members.
- Managed the Event Logistics for CCM Conference 2023 “Anchored”. Coordinated logistics throughout the entire conference, liaising with external parties to hire equipment required. Acted as a facilitator during the conference.
Club Executive
UQ Biotechnology Society
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Served in the organizing committee for Industry Night 2022, the event hosted over 150 students and representatives from renowned biotech companies (e.g. Sartorius and Thermo Fisher Scientific).
- Following the huge success from Industry Night 2022, the society became one of the nominees for UQ's Club Event of The Year Award.
Volunteer
Hope Church Brisbane
12.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted with welcoming and networking with guests, the event saw a record-breaking number of guests - over 400 guests.
Executive Committee Member
Sunway Student Volunteers
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Coordinated programs for SSV 10 Year Anniversary Event as Program Executive. This large-scale event involved cooperation between executive members from different faculties in the college and university.
President
The Board of Monitors
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Led the Board of Monitors in daily duties, chaired weekly meetings as well as overseeing all projects led by the board.
- Mentored two juniors who later became Presidents and Vice Presidents of the board.
- Organizing Chairperson for Soup Kitchen 2019. Led a team of 12 monitors on this charitable event. The team served food and beverages to a local shelter, hosting up to 60 elderly people.
Lead Representative
Student Leaders’ Council
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Organizing Chairperson for first ever Student Leaders’ Camp 2019, a 3 days 2 nights camp on school grounds with aims to equip fellow student leaders in the areas of character and leadership. A total of 300 student leaders participated in the camp. The impact of the camp was seen through attendance to meetings and events which increased by 35%.
Funding Director
Outreach Club
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Organizing Chairperson for Fundraising Social Sports 2019. Organized meetings with event committee and coordinated schedules for different teams participating in three types of sports. Acted as the head facilitator and referee for the event. The club was able to raise over RM1500 (approximately $540), which was later donated to a local orphanage.
Student Representative
Student Exchange to Melbourne
06.2018 - 06.2018
- Student Representative due to academic excellence and evaluation. 14 students were selected to go on student exchange to Melbourne, where we visited different universities such as University of Melbourne, Monash University, RMIT etc. Students attended different lectures and activities as means to explore different options for further studies.
Education
Bachelor of Biotechnology - Molecular And Microbial Biotechnology
The University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD07-2024
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Monash University, Malaysia Campus
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia01.2022
Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) - Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Mathematics Methods and English as Secondary Language
Sunway College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia11-2020
Cambridge IGCSE -
Wesley Methodist School Kuala Lumpur (International), Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia11-2019
Skills
- Project Management
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Data Analysis
- Leadership
- Cell culture techniques
- Protein purification methods
- Time management capabilities
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Mandarin
Native or Bilingual
Malay
Limited Working
Cantonese
Limited Working
Timeline
Secretary & Communication Representative
Campus Christian Movement (CCM)
01.2023 - 07.2024
Volunteer
Hope Church Brisbane
12.2022 - 12.2022
Club Executive
UQ Biotechnology Society
03.2022 - 06.2023
Executive Committee Member
Sunway Student Volunteers
01.2020 - 01.2021
President
The Board of Monitors
01.2019 - 01.2020
Lead Representative
Student Leaders’ Council
01.2019 - 01.2020
Funding Director
Outreach Club
01.2019 - 01.2020
Student Representative
Student Exchange to Melbourne
06.2018 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Biotechnology - Molecular And Microbial Biotechnology
The University of Queensland
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Monash University, Malaysia Campus
Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) - Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Mathematics Methods and English as Secondary Language
Sunway College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Cambridge IGCSE -
Wesley Methodist School Kuala Lumpur (International), Malaysia
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