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Sharmilla Devi Jayasingam

Kajang

Summary

I am a passionate and dedicated scientist with passion in medical research and development. I have 8 years of overall experience in both communicable and non-communicable disease fields. Versatile clinical research professional knowledgeable about coordinating patient information, laboratory samples and compliance documents for diverse clinical trials. Highly organized and thorough with good planning and problem-solving abilities. Certified in [Area]. Knowledgeable [Job Title] adept at recognizing clinical values and abstract data from source documents. Uses analytical skills to identify data or patient safety issues.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Study Coordinator (intern)

Clinical Research Malaysia
10.2024 - Current
  • Streamlined communication between participants and research team, fostering effective collaboration and data collection.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and professional development opportunities for staff members.
  • Contributed to successful grant applications by assisting with proposal preparation, submission, and follow-up activities.
  • Mitigated risks to study integrity through vigilant monitoring of protocol adherence and prompt resolution of any deviations.

Medical Technologist

International Organisation of Migration
11.2011 - 9 2017
  • Involved in the implementation of Health Assessment Programme
  • Conduct screening of refugees for Tuberculosis (TB) by collecting sputum, reading concentrated smear and culturing
  • Performing GenXpert for special cases to detect Tuberculosis and its susceptibility to Rifampicin, and on Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
  • Conducting 1st and 2nd line Drug Susceptibility Testing (DST) for positive TB cultures
  • Conducting Hepatitis B and lead test
  • Development of quality assessment of microscopy reading and DST by performing Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) and External Quality Assurance (EQA)
  • Laboratory and administrative management
  • Stock inventory and management
  • Patient follow-up
  • Organizing record-keeping and information management for timely delivery of results/ analysis
  • Establish and maintaining effective working relationships with patients
  • Identify and monitoring changes in the needs of patients or donors
  • Key achievements: successful implementation of the GenXpert machine in the laboratory and development of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for GenXpert.
  • Conducted research on GenXpert diagnostic test: pooled samples vs. individual.
  • Introduced 2nd line Drug Susceptibility testing in the lab and established SOP
  • Introduced Internal Quality Assessment for TB slides
  • Assessment of the construction of Biosafety level 3 in Lablink, KPJ
  • Continuously sought opportunities for professional growth through participation in conferences, workshops, and relevant continuing education courses.
  • Contributed to the overall success of the laboratory by maintaining a positive attitude and demonstrating strong teamwork skills in daily interactions with peers.
  • Participated in essential quality improvement programs to maintain accurate and timely laboratory testing and meet customer needs.

Financial planner (part time)

Tokio Marine Life
12.2011 - 09.2020
  • Review and develop financial plans according to clients’ needs and budget
  • Attend to clients’ needs
  • Manage clients’ financial relationships
  • Identify and generate new financial plans
  • Educated clients on various investment products and tax-saving strategies, empowering informed decisionmaking.
  • Drafted comprehensive financial plan to offer recommendations and supporting data.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments, ensuring appropriate asset allocation aligned with clients'' risk tolerance levels.

Biomedical technologist

Stemlife Sdn Bhd
07.2011 - 10.2011
  • Process and preservation of umbilical, peripheral and blood stem cells
  • Performance of blood and serological test
  • Laboratory stock inventory and management

Internship

Hospital Kajang
10.2009 - 12.2009
  • Performance of tasks assigned in each laboratory department such as Microbiology, Blood blank, Sputum of Acid Fast Bacilli, Haematology and Biochemistry

Education

Ph.D. - Molecular Pathology, Health and Health Sciences (Breast cancer)

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Pulau Pinang
05.2019 - Current

MSc - Medical Science, Natural and Life Sciences (Antibiotic resistance in Mycobacteria sp)

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
09.2016 - 03.2019

Degree - Biomedical Science, Health and Health Sciences

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
05.2008 - 05.2011

Foundation in Science - undefined

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
05.2007 - 05.2008

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) - undefined

SMK Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah

Penilaian Menengah Rendah (PMR) - undefined

SMK Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah

Skills

MS Office

Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

bacterial culture

drug susceptibility testing

drug preparation

aseptic techniques

bioinformatics analysis

RNA extraction

quantitative PCR

microRNA analysis

Data Collection

Study design

Documentation Management

Adverse event reporting

Site monitoring

Study Progress Tracking

Additional Information

Independent and hard-working, Fast learner and love continuous learning, Excellent leadership qualities and a team player, Good analytical and presentation skills, Good interpersonal and communication skill

Publications

  • An Eleven-microRNA Signature Related to Tumor-Associated Macrophages Predicts Prognosis of Breast Cancer, 06/23/22, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 5
  • Evaluating the Polarization of Tumor-Associated Macrophages Into M1 and M2 Phenotypes in Human Cancer Tissue: Technicalities and Challenges in Routine Clinical Practice, 01/24/20, Frontiers in Oncology, 513
  • Antibiotic Resistance in Mycobacterium Abscessus and Mycobacterium Fortuitum Isolates from Malaysian Patients, 10/18/17, International Journal of Mycobacteriology, 18

References

  • Sheryl Chen, Supervisor, Laboratory manager, International Organization for Migration, 019-612 2202, sychen@iom.int
  • Prof Dr Ngeow Yun Fong, MSc Supervisor, Senior lecturer, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, 012-9074831, ngeowyf@utar.edu.my

Researchachievements

  • 08/01/22, Sanggar Sanjung Award, USM
  • 07/01/19, Gold award in PechaKucha at the 5th AMDI Postgraduate Colloquium, USM
  • 03/01/19, Poster presentation in Inaugural FMHS Scientific Meeting
  • 02/01/17, First prize in Poster presentation for World Antibiotic Awareness Week, UTAR

Languages

English
Native language
Bahasa Melayu
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Study Coordinator (intern)

Clinical Research Malaysia
10.2024 - Current

Ph.D. - Molecular Pathology, Health and Health Sciences (Breast cancer)

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
05.2019 - Current

MSc - Medical Science, Natural and Life Sciences (Antibiotic resistance in Mycobacteria sp)

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
09.2016 - 03.2019

Financial planner (part time)

Tokio Marine Life
12.2011 - 09.2020

Medical Technologist

International Organisation of Migration
11.2011 - 9 2017

Biomedical technologist

Stemlife Sdn Bhd
07.2011 - 10.2011

Internship

Hospital Kajang
10.2009 - 12.2009

Degree - Biomedical Science, Health and Health Sciences

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
05.2008 - 05.2011

Foundation in Science - undefined

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
05.2007 - 05.2008

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) - undefined

SMK Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah

Penilaian Menengah Rendah (PMR) - undefined

SMK Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah

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