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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am the Head Embryologist in Concept Fertility Centre (Australia) C/O Damai Service Hospital (HQ). My knowledge and skills include recovery, identification and culture of oocytes and embryos, good micromanipulation abilities, cryopreservation of oocytes, embryos and semen using both slow freezing and vitrification procedures and the knowledge in preparation and processing of semen and testicular biopsy samples.

Apart from having the practical laboratory skills, I have continuously kept abreast with the latest and contemporary methods by attended workshops and seminars.  Together with my career and experience, it has given me the ability to think and work both independently and with minimal supervision. As part of a successful team, my flexibility and adaptability attitudes have helped me in working closely with several doctors, both locally and abroad.  I believe in being professional with manual dexterity, care and attention to details have always been essential to achieve the desired results. It has always been a requirement to follow and adapt protocols in an efficient manner, as well as to keep good records of all procedures and results.

Besides being a highly organized, professional and dedicated person, I am also able to handle multiple assignments and to maintain my focus in a demanding working environment, under deadline and pressure conditions. In short, I always have a positive attitude towards my work and people around me.

WORKING EXPERIENCE

• Perform routine semen analysis and test preparation (according to WHO guidelines)
• Preparation of fresh and cryopreserved sperm for intrauterine insemination (IUI), IVF and ICSI procedures
• Preparation and processing of sample from retrogade ejaculation
• Preparation of fresh and cryopreserved sample from PESA, MESA and TESA for intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) procedure
• Cryopreservation and thawing of semen samples
• Antisperm antibody testing
• Management of sperm bank
• Management of sperm donor bank
• Consultations with patients regarding issues related to semenology 

• Identification and grading of oocytes (transvaginal and laparoscopic), culture of oocytes and insemination (IVF and ICSI)
• Embryo assessment, handling, culture and transfer (uterine and laparoscopic), up until day 3 transfer or blastocyst transfer (day 5 or 6)
• Vitrification and warming of embryos
• Micromanipulation abilities in ICSI procedure, assisted hatching and embryo biopsy
• Management of oocytes and embryos donation
• Consultations with patients regarding issues related to embryology

• Laboratory and equipment maintenance including routine cleaning, washing, sterilizing, ordering supplies and waste disposal
• Ensuring the day-to-day running of the laboratory is in accordance with GLP guidelines, including purchasing, inventory, cataloguing, maintenance and use of equipments
• Cytotoxicity and pyrogen testing
• Participation in internal and external quality control schemes; complying to ISO 9001 quality assurance programme
• Maintenance of liquid nitrogen dewars and supplies
• Upkeep of up-to-date service records and proper filing of user manual
• To train, develop, and manage the personnel
• Participation in marketing programs through editorial write-ups, public education campaign or seminars, and attending conferences or exhibitions both locally and abroad
• To conduct patient educational sessions to help patients to understand issues pertaining to fertility and reproduction
• To counsel patients regarding the implications of treatment options to ensure correct information is given and relevant questions answered properly in order to assist them in making an informed decision

• Laboratory and equipment maintenance including routine cleaning, washing, sterilizing, ordering supplies and waste disposal
• Ensuring the day-to-day running of the laboratory is in accordance with GLP guidelines, including purchasing, inventory, cataloguing and use of equipment
• Ensuring the day-to-day management of the laboratory is in accordance with GLP guidelines in the maintenance of equipment, maintenance of equipment service records, maintenance of the standard operating procedures on the use of the laboratory, upkeep of up-to-date service records and proper filing of user manual
• Ensuring that general laboratory safety rules are adhered to and complied by all lab users at all times
• Assist in conducting research

EDUCATION & ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

2001                                      

The University of Western Australia

(Concept Fertility Centre, Perth)

Post-Graduate Certificate in Embryology

1998 – 2001                         

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

(The National University of Malaysia)

Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology

With Second Class Honours (Upper Division)

1996 – 1997                         

Sekolah Menengah Tinggi Setapak, Kuala Lumpur

Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)

5 Principles

1990 – 1995                         

Sekolah Menengah Wangsa Maju Seksyen 2, Kuala Lumpur

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)

Pass with Grade 1

Penilaian Menengah Rendah (PMR)

Pass with Distinction

1986 – 1989                         

Sekolah Rendah Wangsa Jaya, Kuala Lumpur

Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR)

Pass with Distinction

1984 – 1985                         

Sekolah Rendah Jenis Kebangsaan Jalan Peel, Kuala Lumpur

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of birth : 3^rd July 1978

Place of birth : Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Age : 33 years old

Nationality : Malaysian

Race : Chinese

Sex : Female

Marital status : Married

HOBBIES

Philatelic, reading, listening to music and travelling

SKILLS

Language

a) Written       :  Bahasa Melayu, English

b) Spoken      :  Bahasa Melayu, English, Cantonese, Mandarin

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

1. Excellent communication skills

2. Assimilate information quickly

3. Follow procedures and direction diligently and maintain attention to detail

4. Competent in the use of molecular biological techniques, including gene manipulation using recombinant DNA techniques

5. Experienced and competent in the use of microscope, both inverted and compound stereo microscopes

6. Competent in the use of Microsoft Word

7. Competent in the use of Microsoft Excel

8. Competent in the use of Microsoft Power Point

9. Ability to translate materials from Bahasa Melayu to English and vice versa