Cheer! Meet the team behind the scenes

Can you tell us something about yourself?

Hi there! My name is Karin, and I’m a biologist and amateur foodie from sunny Malaysia, but I have been living in Europe for over 10 years. I pursued my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in the UK before moving to Munich to pursue a PhD in Translational Psychiatry. Here, I was introduced to the world of proteomics, as my research focused on the discovery of biomarkers for psychiatric diseases and treatment using LC-MS-based technologies. Upon completing my PhD, I decided to explore new opportunities in the industry, which led me to transition into my current role here at PreOmics as a Field Application Scientist.

What's that you're doing?

As part of the Sales team, I work closely with our sales managers to support our customers on all the technical aspects of our products. I also provide training during demo sessions for our instrumentation to help improve the efficiency of their sample preparation process. Our team is constantly in contact with our customers to provide support, and has been a great learning experience for me to see how our products can be applied across a wide range of applications. There is never a boring day at work as we engage in discussions with our customers over a diverse range of projects and topics.

What brought you to PreOmics®?

Towards the end of my PhD, I was exploring the different opportunities available outside of academia when I came across this position at PreOmics. I was drawn to the role as it gave me the opportunity to learn about the commercial aspect of working in the industry whilst still being closely connected to the science behind it all. As a previous user of PreOmics’ kits, I have always been inspired by the company’s commitment to advance the field of proteomics, and am excited to be part of the team to realize PreOmics’ vision and share its innovations to a wider audience. The greatest satisfaction from my job comes from seeing our customers achieve success with our support using our products.

Anything else you would like to add?

"Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow. You cannot serve from an empty vessel." —Eleanor Brownn

No matter how busy or crazy things may be, always take some time for yourself to rest and replenish your soul. Only when you are at your best can you help others be their best.