Shiyun Cheng
Mont Albert,Australia
Summary
Detail-oriented Laboratory Assistant with experience at Eastern Health, adept at specimen processing and reagent preparation. Achieved a 15% reduction in turnaround time through efficient sample handling. Proficient in operating diagnostic equipment and committed to quality control, demonstrating strong critical thinking and adherence to SOPs in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Assistant
Eastern Health
Box Hill
09.2024 - Current
- Process and prepare 100+ daily specimens for haematology, biochemistry, microbiology, and histology departments.
- Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment (e.g., blood gas analysers), ensuring accurate results.
- Perform quality control checks and calibrations to meet ISO 15189 standards.
- Manage inventory, including reagent restocking and waste disposal.
Haematology Placement
Eastern Health
Box Hill
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Processed coagulation samples (spinning, loading onto analysers), reducing turnaround time by 15%.
- Conducted daily QC testing and prepared reagents, maintaining 100% compliance with lab protocols.
- Assisted in stock management and audit preparation.
Education
Bachelor of Biomedical Science - Laboratory Medicine
RMIT University
Bundoora, VIC12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Laboratory Medicine
Curtin University
Perth01.2022
Skills
- Specimen processing
- Reagent preparation
- QC testing
- Blood gas analysis
- Operation of Siemens/Sysmex analysers
- Data entry (LIS)
- Microscopy
- Troubleshooting
- Critical thinking
- Prioritization
- Adherence to SOPs
- WH&S protocols
- Documentation
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Laboratory information systems
- Centrifuges
- Microscopes
- Autoclaves
- Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
- Microsoft Office Suite
References
Available upon request.
Technical Proficiencies
Sysmex analysers, Centrifuges, Microscopes, Autoclaves, Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), Microsoft Office Suite, WH&S training, Manual handling
Core Competencies
Specimen processing, Reagent preparation, QC testing, Blood gas analysis, Operation of Siemens/Sysmex analysers, Data entry (LIS), Microscopy, Troubleshooting, Critical thinking, Prioritization, Adherence to SOPs, WH&S protocols, Documentation, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Laboratory information systems
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Laboratory Assistant
Eastern Health
09.2024 - Current
Haematology Placement
Eastern Health
07.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Biomedical Science - Laboratory Medicine
RMIT University
Bachelor of Science - Laboratory Medicine
Curtin University
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