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Education
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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, VIC
12-2024

Bachelor of Science - Laboratory Medicine

Curtin University
Perth
01.2022

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
Shiyun Cheng