Internship Offer and Application Letter

TEMPORARY STAFF / INTERNS / PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT

(Biocompatibility / Toxicology Laboratory)

Key Responsibilities

·        Dosing of laboratory animals by oral, dermal and injection routes

·        Blood collection through cardiac puncture or other routes

·        Full dissection and histology work

·        In vitro cell culture work

Key Requirements

Students from Biomedical Science, Biology, Veterinary Technology or related disciplines 

Assignment Terms & Conditions

Temporary Duration      :           6 months or more

Remuneration               :          Negotiable

Work Hours                  :          8.30am to 6.00pm (Mon to Thursdays)

                                               8.30am to 5.30pm (Fridays)

Work Location              :           TÜV SÜD PSB Pte Ltd

1 Science Park Drive

                                                Singapore 118221

                                               

Contact Person

Lyn Teo, HR Manager

Human Resource Department

Phone: +65 6885 1141

Fax: +65 6778 6328

email: lyn.teo@tuv-sud-psb.sg

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Teo Wei Loong Jonathan
No.3 Tanah Merah Kechil Rise
Singapore 465603
jonathanteowl88@gmail.com
62424380 (home)
91064844 (mobile)


9th Febuary, 2011


Lyn Teo, HR Manager
Human Resource Department
TÜV SÜD PSB Pte Ltd
1 Science Park Drive
Singapore 118221


Dear Ms Teo

Application for Internship at Biocompatibility / Toxicology Laboratory

It is with great interest and enthusiasm that I am applying for the TÜV SÜD PSB internship circulated to my mailbox. This opportunity is precisely what I am looking for and an ideal chance for me to expand my knowledge, educational background and experience in my field.

Since young, I have always had a passion for science and aspired to one day work in the Biomedical field; this is reflected in my education choices since secondary school. I have attended numerous workshops and seminars aimed at increasing my knowledge and skills to increase my worth and to better make contributions to this field of study. I not only enjoy learning more about the biomedical field, but find myself even more enthusiastic when it comes to practical laboratory work, where the theories learned come into play right in front of my eyes.

The highlights of my academic career involved the chances given to me put theory into practice. The strongest impression was made when I managed to secure an attachment to Temasek Lifesciences Laboratory, available only to a select few through a series of rigorous tests and interviews. My work there involved the cultivation and genetic manipulation of the model fungus Neurospora crassa. Under the guidance of my mentor, I defined some molecular mechanisms that plagued mutant #77. My meticulous and careful working style, coupled with creative and sometimes unorthodox ideas led to an early completion of the project. This application of theories to reality left me with a strong impression – I wanted to gain more experience to one day work in a research laboratory.

Despite this, I have yet to have the opportunity to work with live animals, a chance that I hope to acquire by working with distinguished company such as yours. It is thus with great pleasure that I seek out another fulfilling opportunity to compound my experience, one that I hope I can find with you and yours.

I look forward to having the opportunity to further discuss any questions you may have regarding my application.

Yours sincerely

Jonathan Teo

Time heals all wounds, but some wounds leave scars behind

Conflicts are an inevitable part of interpersonal relationships. It can be as minor as mild disagreement, it can be as serious as exchanging physical blows. Even the most tightly knit of friends will eventually fight; the key is in how we can analyse and resolve the issue before it gets blown out of hand.

Not too long ago, a few of my friends decided to plan an impromptu trip to Bintan, as one of them (Z) would be going to study overseas for two years soon. All the decisions were made in a hurry, as there was less than a week to plan and book passage and lodgings. That was when it all began...

Out of the six of us, two of us (X and I) felt that it was too rushed and wanted to postpone the trip. The other four were all for it, and tried to pressure us into going by claiming that "it was the last trip we would share together, as there will be no opportunities for the next 2 years" and that "the hotels and ferry tickets were already booked".

I already had a packed schedule, but decided to go for it by compromising some other less important things. However, I felt that the way they tried to use the "guilt" factor (not being able to see Z for the next 2 years) was kind of low.

X already had issues with all the last minute planning, and decided not to go. Thinking it would be less fun if not all of us were there, Y and Z who were keen on going tried to persuade X to go by psychoanalysing X's reasons for not going. This made the usually easy-going X extremely angry and even more dead set against going. I think that this was because instead of respecting X's decision, Y and Z tried to force X to see their viewpoint. In the end, everybody but X and I went for the trip.

To date, although all of us have met up and made up (with me mediating stuff between X and Y & Z), there sometimes seem to be an invisible line between X, and Y & Z. Will things never be the same between us again?

Was there a better way the situation could have been handled, and is there any way to repair the relationship between our group again?

Suggestions and feedback would be highly appreciated!