JiaMin Liew

Experience

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  BreadTalk Group Ltd

  Dec 2015 - Aug 2017

  Customer Service Assistant

  • Improved interpersonal skills from frequent interaction with diverse customers daily.• Learned to be responsible and take ownership of one’s action from the experience of handling cash.• Cultivated a more meticulous personality from balancing cash intake and amount of goods sold.

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  Din Tai Fung Singapore

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Quality Assurance Intern

  • Developed a keen attention to detail through daily kitchen inspections, audits, and samplings, contributing to quality and adherence to hygiene standards. • Evaluated and educated chefs to maintain quality and ensure food safety in the production process.• Strengthened analytical skills by performing microbiological tests and interpreting experimental results.• Determined new methods and process improvements to increase productivity and mitigate risks.

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  Singapore Food Agency (National Centre for Food Science)

  Jan 2020 - Jun 2020

  Foodborne & Natural Toxins Intern

  • Independently performed screening of samples for food-borne toxins daily, using methods including ELISA, HPLC, LC-MS and Affinity Columns.• Established validated method for Bacillus Emetic toxins detection in food by LC-MS/MS, along with a study on food poisoning samples.• Supported research projects proactively by sourcing for new technologies and reviewing literature to keep abreast of the latest developments.

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  A*STAR Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)

  Sept 2020 - now

  Research Officer

  • Developed scalable processes to produce quality plasmid DNA (pDNA) coupled with in-process monitoring strategies to build up in-house mRNA production capabilities.• Optimised and establish platform purification process capabilities targeting different formats of bispecific antibodies (bsAb).• Proficient in analytical methods to determine and quantify bsAb byproducts and impurities using various HPLC columns, MALS detector, SDS-PAGE and Endosafe® nex-gen PTS™.• Collaborated with industry partner on project to purify and conduct developability studies on novel formats of bsAb, applying expertise in purification technologies. • Engaged in project to evaluate the effectiveness of CHT resin as a polishing step with industry collaborator, resulting in the publication of a paper in Bioresources and Bioprocessing.• Investigated the structural and antiviral properties of amyloids to develop novel platform technologies for polishing and viral clearance. • Managed and procured all chemicals of the lab, ensuring proper storage practices while maintaining accurate records for safety compliances. • Conducted laboratory risk assessments, reviewed and updated safety protocols to mitigate potential risks, and maintain a safe working environment. • Analysed and summarised key results and findings during biweekly presentations to supervisor, facilitating decision making and enhancing project progress. Show less