Koh Yong Zher

Senior Laboratory Executive
Koh Yong Zher

Affiliation

Senior Laboratory Executive, Department of Biochemistry, National University of Singapore

 

About Me

Academically trained in the biomedical sciences, professionally honed in laboratory administration + general management, self taught and hit the ground running in IT + web development + online event organization.

During the pandemic, I embraced change and embarked on a transformative self-teaching journey. Recognizing the potential of technology, I mastered Zoom event management, successfully organizing virtual classes and gatherings that connected students and professionals worldwide. Additionally, as the (self-taught) webmaster of the Department of Biochemistry, I developed and maintained websites to facilitate seamless communication and information sharing to people inside and outside NUS. As a member of the Department and the University, I am committed to continual growth, eager to explore innovative solutions, and contribute to the advancement of the organization through a fusion of scientific expertise, technological proficiency, and management skills.

 

Education

Qualification Institution Year(s)
BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science, Upper Second Class Honours University of Portsmouth 2012 – 2013
Diploma in Biomedical Science, CGPA 3.205 Singapore Polytechnic 2008 – 2011

 

Professional Experience

Position Institution Year(s) Duration
Senior Laboratory Executive National University of Singapore Dec 2014 – Present >8 years 8 months
  • Administration and management of 3 NUS laboratories
  • Webmaster of NUS Department of Biochemistry website
  • Webmaster of NUS MSc in Precision Health & Medicine home page
  • Provision of IT support for NUS graduate and postgraduate level teaching activities
  • Provision of virtual and hybrid teaching support for NUS graduate and postgraduate level teaching activities
  • Provision of administrative support for NUS graduate and postgraduate level teaching activities
  • Overseer and manager of Department of Biochemistry’s IT equipment and resources
  • Department of Biochemistry Education Technology Team leader
Research Assistant Singapore Polytechnic Oct 2011 – Dec 2011 3 months
  • Propagation and maintenance of mammalian tissue cultures
  • Management and maintenance of 1 Singapore Polytechnic research laboratory
  • Provision of research and technical support for Singapore Polytechnic research projects and final year projects
  • Tie up loose ends and prepare for handover of work done during previous stint as Laboratory Technologist under NUS grant employment
Laboratory Technologist National University of Singapore May 2011 – Oct 2011 6 months
  • Propagation and maintenance of mammalian tissue cultures
  • Perform gene suppression in mammalian tissue cultures
  • Perform proteomics work including protein expression and protein purification
  • Propagation, maintenance and harvesting of viral cultures
  • Management and maintenance of 1 Singapore Polytechnic research laboratory
  • Provision of research and technical support for Singapore Polytechnic research projects and final year projects

 

Professional Skillset

  • Web development and management (WordPress)
  • SQL proficiency
  • Office software proficiency
  • Adobe Illustrator proficiency
  • IT hardware procurement and setup
  • IT hardware and user account management
  • Online event organization and management
  • Laboratory safety management
  • Research sourcing and procurement
  • Mammalian tissue culture
  • Bacteria culture
  • Proteomics
  • PCR + RT PCR
  • Other general life science research techniques

 

 

Webpages Currently Managed

 

 

Online Events and Classes Organized

 

 

Publications, Articles and Book Chapters

  1. Lee, J. J., Koh, Y. Z., Quak, S. H., Chow, V. T. K., Tan, C. W., Poh, C. L., Chu, J. J. H., & Tan, E. L. (2012). Seroproteomics reveals cross-reactivity of anti-enterovirus 71 antibodies with cytoplasmic actin. International Journal of Virology and Molecular Biology. http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.ijvmb.20120102.01.html
  2. Koh, Y. Z., & Ling, M. H. (2014). Catalog of Biological and Biomedical Databases Published in 2013.
  3. Koh, Y. Z., & Ling, M. H. (2023). On the liveliness of artificial life. arXiv preprint arXiv:2302.10196.

 

 

Skill Upgrades In Progress

  • Linkedin Learning: Adobe Illustrator Advanced Skills
  • Linkedin Learning: Artificial Intelligence Foundations
  • Linkedin Learning: Microsoft Power Apps Essentials
  • Linkedin Learning: Remarketing Strategies with Google Ads and Analytics
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