Thaqif Zainuddin

Experience

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  Subway

  May 2018 - Mar 2022

  Sandwich Artist

  1. Intermittently working in the restaurant during undergraduate years (semester break) from May 2018 till March 20222. Understand and adhere to proper food handling, safety and sanitation standards during food preparation, service and clean up.3. Have learned communication skills and am expected by co-workers to handle tense situations4. Trusted to open and close the store depending on the shift5. Demonstrated integrity and honesty while interacting with guests, team members and managers. Show less

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  Sea Turtle Research Unit (SEATRU)

  Aug 2021 - Oct 2021

  Conservation Intern

  1. Involved in field-based conservation work by patrolling 350-m beach to monitor sea turtle landing and nesting from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.2. Manage and coordinate all data relating to sea turtle nesting and hatching3. Assist researcher and participate in ongoing research work in Marine Turtle Research Station Chagar Hutang, Redang Island4. Involved in outreach programme as educational daytrip facilitator by entertaining and sharing knowledge to guests regarding sea turtles’ conservation Show less

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  NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF BIOTECHNOLOGY MALAYSIA (NIBM)

  Mar 2022 - Apr 2024

  Animal Laboratory Technician

  1. Well trained and familiar with international standards of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Good Laboratory Practice (OECD-GLP) and the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) to carry out pre-clinical animal studies and Specific Pathogen-Free (SPF) rodent breeding program2. Responsible in performing daily animal husbandry (mice, rat, rabbit & guinea pig) routine tasks and observes animal physical appearance and behaviour3. Appointed as Study Personnel to carry out pre-clinical animal studies (GLP & Non-GLP) such as Abnormal Toxicity Test for Vaccine, Skin Sensitization Test and OECD TG 4204. Ensured cages and other laboratory equipment in functional condition and liaise with engineers for calibration, preventive maintenance (PM) and repair5. Successfully planned and conducted mating programs for rodents to fulfil stock requests from internal and external clients6. Responsible in breeder selection, sexing, culling, mating, weaning and record keeping for rodent breeding program7. Assisted veterinarians and scientists with handling animals for examinations and procedures such as oral gavage, blood withdrawal and injection8. Organise, coordinate and monitor daily laboratory operation9. Involved in the facility internal and external audit including preparation of relevant documentation10. Performed monthly microbial monitoring using ATP Sanitation Monitoring System and properly documented the result11. Assigned as committee member of Laboratory Safety and Waste Management Unit in the institute and responsible for monthly clinical waste collection Show less

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  Taylor's University

  Jul 2024 - now

  Laboratory Officer