Liying Dai
Greenhithe
Summary
Driven analytical chemist with comprehensive hands-on experience in analyzing soil samples for clients across a wide range of industries, from pharmaceutical to mineral industry. Well-versed in all aspects of laboratory operations, including sample preparation and equipment maintenance. Comfortable using software to track and manage samples. Knowledgeable in various spectroscopy and general chemical techniques. Fluent in English and Chinese.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Analytical Chemist
Argenta Manufacturing Limited
Manurewa
03.2023 - Current
- Analyzed raw material for pharmaceutical industry using different methods.
- Tested product samples for specific gravity, chemical characteristics, pH levels, concentrations and viscosities.
- Monitored packaging and storage of hazardous materials and waste to comply with laboratory, state and federal safety regulations.
- Made decisions and executed changes based on process data, quality checks and test results to keep products at target and within specifications.
- Developed new methods for identifying unknown substances in complex mixtures using chromatographic separation techniques such as HPLC or GC-MS.
- Induced chemical reactions using mixtures and catalysts and recorded test results.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Performed quantitative and qualitative analysis of chemical compounds using gas chromatography, spectrophotometry and other analytical techniques.
- Utilized advanced laboratory instrumentation to analyze samples in accordance with established quality assurance standards.
Lab Technician
SGS New Zealand Ltd
09.2017 - 07.2021
- Analysis of geochemical, metallurgical and environmental samples by atomic absorption spectroscopy and mass spectroscopy
- Prepared test samples and obtained and recorded test data in accordance with standards.
- Maintained, calibrated and troubleshot pH probes, EC meters, balances, automatic pipettes and diluters.
- To ensure all activities are carried out with regard and recognition of health and safety requirements and personal safety
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment to prevent errors and breakdowns
- Efficently communicate with wider team particularly at shift handover on work priorities
- Undertake other work requests relevant to my position
- Acting as team leader to monitor team progress and enforced deadlines (when team leader was away).
- Handled administrative tasks for laboratory staff and overall operations
- Communicated with outside parties and laboratory management regarding test results
- Assisted and instructed other laboratory technicians.
Quality Control Lab Technician (Internship)
Shanghai JingFeng Pharmaceutical Co
12.2014 - 01.2015
- Conducting lab tests
- Writing, analyzing and presenting lab test results
- Reporting results to managers in a timely manner
- Assisted with innovation project to create new pharmaceutical products
- Maintained high level of safe handling of chemicals and equipment
- Maintain high standard of lab testing
- Maintain internal and external relationships with stakeholders.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Chemistry
Auckland University of Technology
12.2022
Graduate Diploma - Applied Business, Management
Whitireia
05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry and Statistics
University of Auckland
01.2016
Skills
- Report and technical writing
- Chemical identification
- Optical emission spectroscopy
- Laboratory safety procedures
- Sample preparation and analysis
- Quality control
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Laboratory assay analysis
- Problem resolution
- Writing technical reports
- Statistical computing methods
- Statistical analysis
Interests
Fishing, badminton, travelling and hiking
References
Referees available upon request
Timeline
Analytical Chemist
Argenta Manufacturing Limited
03.2023 - Current
Lab Technician
SGS New Zealand Ltd
09.2017 - 07.2021
Quality Control Lab Technician (Internship)
Shanghai JingFeng Pharmaceutical Co
12.2014 - 01.2015
Postgraduate Diploma - Chemistry
Auckland University of Technology
Graduate Diploma - Applied Business, Management
Whitireia
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry and Statistics
University of Auckland
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