Lauren Lu
Camperdown,NSW
Summary
Detail-oriented Research Assistant with hands-on experience performing clerical and laboratory work to advance research goals. Drives team success with expertise in data review, reporting and specimen handling. Extensive background in investigating microbiological research, especially in phage.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Research Assistant
The Westmead Institute For Medical Research (WIMR)
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Enhanced research accuracy by diligently collecting and analyzing data from various sources.
- Assisted in the completion of research projects, conducting literature reviews, gathering relevant information, and perfecting the Phage Australia SOP.
- Streamlined data organization by developing efficient spreadsheets and databases for easy access and analysis.
- Facilitated teamwork among fellow research assistants, leading group meetings for effective collaboration on projects.
Dentist Assistant
Crow Nest Dental Centre
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Efficaciously providing top-tier customer service, fostering positive patient experiences
- Applying meticulous planning and organizational prowess to ensure streamlined daily operations
- Leveraging a foundational understanding of dental medicine to contribute meaningfully to team efforts
- Contributing member of a dynamic dental team, displaying self-motivation and a collaborative spirit to effectively manage multifaceted responsibilities
- Skillfully orchestrating tasks within a cooperative environment, fostering seamless coordination with cross-functional colleagues from diverse departments
- Demonstrating adept communication skills while interfacing with patients and colleagues alike.
Sales Assistant (Casual)
Priceline
12.2022 - Current
- Effective at integrating product data and promoting product benefits
- Excellent at identifying customer needs and resolving fundamental customer issues. Increased sales by building strong customer relationships and providing excellent service.
- Effective at interacting with colleagues, capable of performing high-intensity and high-pressure work.
Internship research in Microbiology Laboratory, Quality Inspection, Department
BUCHANG PHARMACEUTICALS CO., LTD.
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Proficiently executed comprehensive microbial quality assessments of pharmaceutical formulations, accentuating meticulous attention to detail and analytical acumen
- Demonstrated adeptness in the art of bacterial inoculation and cultivation, coupled with the skill to discern and classify various strains, underscoring a nuanced understanding of microbiological intricacies
- Displayed an innate aptitude for swiftly assimilating and categorizing intricate product distribution data, contributing to the optimization of logistical operations
- Thrived admirably within a bustling laboratory environment, adeptly navigating challenges while maintaining unwavering composure and laser-focused precision.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Infectious Disease
The University of Sydney
11.2023
Skills
- Bilingual in English and Mandarin
- Skills in German and Spanish
- Phage cultivation and purification for therapeutic purposes
- DNA&RNA extraction
- PRC
- Gel electrophoresis
Language Skills:
Lab Skills:
- DNA/RNA fragment analysis
- Cell Culture Techniques
- ELISA
- Western Blotting
- Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing
- Data Analysis
- Aseptic Techniques
Certification
Completion of INTERCHANGE 2023 (Innovators) Program
Timeline
Student Research Assistant
The Westmead Institute For Medical Research (WIMR)
11.2023 - 01.2024
Dentist Assistant
Crow Nest Dental Centre
01.2023 - 12.2023
Sales Assistant (Casual)
Priceline
12.2022 - Current
Internship research in Microbiology Laboratory, Quality Inspection, Department
BUCHANG PHARMACEUTICALS CO., LTD.
06.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Infectious Disease
The University of Sydney
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