Boon Seng Kong
Chemistry & Biological Chemistry
School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Summary
I am passionate in mentoring and helping my colleagues when in need. I am also passionate in instrumentations and their various troubleshooting steps. Taking up the challenge when the opportunity arise is what motivates me to continue improving myself and to do my very best.
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Work Experience
Laboratory Supervisor Jun 2019 - Present
SGS Testing Control Services Pte Ltd SingaporeI am currently working in a commercial laboratory providing testing services to customers. The department that I belong to is called Multilab which stands for Multi-Laboratory, covers multiple scopes of testing services. I am the laboratory supervisor in charge of the environmental scope, overseeing about 4 chemists/laboratory analyst and reporting to the Multilab Manager. My first job was in a food beverage manufacturing company after converting from internship to a permanent position. To date, I am close to having 8 years of working experiences.
Senior Chemist Feb 2017 - Jun 2019
Setsco Services Pte Ltd SingaporeEducation
Bachelor Of Science (Chemistry) Aug 2009 - Jul 2013
Nanyang Technological University SingaporeA levels (Chemistry) Jan 2005 - Dec 2006
Pioneer Junior College SingaporeOther Skills
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Q&A with Boon Seng Kong
What is your personal goal in your profession?
I am aiming to be the technical subject matter expert in analytical chemistry and ultimately taking up the role of a technical manager.
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What do you do to keep your skills fresh or keep yourself updated in your field?
I am always involved in day to day operations to keep my skills and knowledge fresh. To keep myself updated in my field, I am always on the lookout for the latest technology in instrumentations eg newer model with higher specifications and the latest methodology by worldwide recognized organizations eg EPA, ISO, etc
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What are some mistakes that you have made in your career? How did you deal with it and what have you learned from them?
At the start of my career, I was unwilling to step out of my comfort zone to take up new roles or new challenges which impeded my career development. With a change in job environment and supervision, I came to the realization that I need to do more to further improve myself and also to keep up with the competition. With that change in attitude, I am able to find myself taking up more responsibilities and developing my career path.
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What are your strongest skills that have contributed to your success in this field?
My strongest skills include good laboratory practices and a good understanding of quality control procedures and requirements in a accredited laboratory. Also, an early exposure to instrumentations such as Gas Chromatography allows me to display proficiency in operating and troubleshooting these instrumentations.
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What kind of education or training did you find most useful in your field?
I have attended instrumentation course specifically Gas Chromatography, which enables me to be more proficient in handling the instrumentation and performing troubleshooting when problem arises.
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