Tai Shi Teo
Greensborough,VIC
Summary
Offering solid understanding of scientific principles and laboratory practices, eager to learn and develop in laboratory environment. Contributes ability to grasp new concepts quickly and handle laboratory equipment proficiently. Ready to use and develop skills in data analysis and sample preparation in analytical chemist role.
Developed strong foundation in laboratory environments, focusing on scientific research and analysis. Skilled in data management, precise measurements, and troubleshooting equipment. Looking to transition into new field, bringing dedication to accuracy and collaboration.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Laboratory Technician -> Analytical Chemist
- Worked in a NATA accredited lab as laboratory technician -> analytical chemist (~3 years)
- Improved proficiency testing performance with ASPAC (soil and plant matrix)
- Able to perform total alkalinity & specific gravity testing on water sample
- Able to run ICP-OES on soil, plant and water matrix (USEPA 6010D, 2018 & USEPA 200.7, 1994)
- Able to run ICP-MS on soil, plant, food and water matrix (USEPA 6020B, 2014 & USEPA 200.8, 1994)
- Attended forklift training as required by department for gas cylinder switching
- Able to perform air dry moisture (method 2A1) on soil samples on air-dry basis
- Able to perform Aqua Regia (method 17B), Mehlich 3 (method 18F1), PBI (method 9I2B), exchangeable cations (15A1) and DTPA (method 12A1) extractable metals on soil samples
- Able to perform total digestion method (DN-23) on plant samples
- Able to receive and register new soil or plant tissue samples and prepare them for analytical testing by oven drying followed by size reduction
- Able to perform pH/EC on soil and water matrix samples
- Ability to extract soil sample (method 3A1, 4A1, 4B1& 4B2)
- Able to analyze soil (method 6B2b, 6B3, 7A5, 10A2) and plant sample (method CA-37) with CNS (LECO / Dumas combustion)
- Able to investigate / fix the leakage or blockage on CNS 928 with minimum remote guidance from LECO engineer
- Able to generate and review CoA reports and result summary table
- Attended Emergency warden training
- Identified issues on LIMS system and resolved with software engineer from Thermofisher
- Created and modified a system to minimize human error for proficiency testing result submission
- Created and modified a system to monitor and improve the laboratory performance
- Identified root cause of outliers in PT, documented CAPA for each outlier for pHEC, CFA, CNS, ICP-OES and ICP-MS, and improved the ASPAC accreditations in soil and plant testing (2023 & 2024)
- As a result, the laboratory met the laboratory proficiency requirements for Fertcare Accredited Advisor (FAA) program provided by Fertilizer Australia in 2025
- Improved methods for pHEC, CNS, CFA, ICP-OES and ICP-MS
- Method validation & verification for new method (heavy metals in food, plant tissue and drinking water)
- Method re-verification of current methods
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC12-2024
Skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork abilities
- Organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Chemicals and consumables stock management
- Equipment calibration
- Instrument Calibration
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Sample preparation
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Lab result interpretation
- Hazardous materials handling
- Hazardous waste management
Certification
Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) training provided by Thermofisher: data configuration, LIMS administration, report & label designer, workflow
Personal Information
Visa Status: Permanent Resident
Laboratory Instrument Experience
- ICP-MS (NexION 2000)
- ICP-OES (Avio 200, Avio 500)
- UV-Vis spectroscopy
- SFA/CFA (Skalar San++)
- Spectrophotometer (Genesys)
- Dumas combustion (CNS928)
- pH & conductivity (Skalar SP2000)
Languages
English
Professional Working
Chinese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Laboratory Technician -> Analytical Chemist
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
La Trobe University
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