wame tokalau
@wametokalau
I'm a laboratory technician preparing marine and biological samples for reliable analytical and genetic research.
New ZealandWhat I'm looking for
At Pacific Community SPC’s FAME Division, I prepare, sort, identify, analyse, and record marine specimens for the Pacific Marine Specimen Bank and Fisheries Taxonomy Lab. I also support genetic analysis of mesopelagic fish and Skipjack Tuna samples while maintaining collection integrity, equipment readiness, and laboratory supplies.
My laboratory training covers chemical and biological sample preparation, water-quality analysis, spectroscopy, instrument calibration, quality control, microbiology, haematology, and data management. I work carefully with safety protocols, ISO/IEC 17025 principles, aseptic techniques, and laboratory software including Excel, ChromLab, TotalChrom, Blackboard, and LIMS.
I contributed to research that discovered eight new shrimp species in the Southwest Tropical Pacific, including Pasiphaea tokalaui, named in my honour. I’m pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Science in Laboratory Science and looking to contribute dependable technical work to innovative laboratory practice.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Laboratory Intern
Pacific Community SPC
Jan 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 11 months)
Prepared samples for analysis with the Pacific Marine Specimen Bank, sorted and identified specimens from fisheries observers, and assisted in maintaining sample integrity and laboratory supplies.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UCOL Palmerston North
Bachelor of Applied Science, Laboratory Science
Pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Science in Laboratory Science, with projected completion in 2028.
TAFE International Western Australia
Trade Diploma, Laboratory Technology
Graduated with a Trade Diploma of Laboratory Technology in 2024.
TAFE International Western Australia
Certificate IV, Laboratory Operations
Graduated with a Trade Certificate IV in Laboratory Operations in 2023.
University of the South Pacific
Certificate of Completion, Python Coding and Satellite Remote Sensing
Completed a short course in Python Coding and Satellite Remote Sensing Data Analysis in partnership with Cornell University in 2017.
Fiji National University
Certificate IV, Sports and Exercise Science
Graduated with a Certificate IV in Sports and Exercise Science in 2015.
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