Salena Yip
About Salena Yip
Salena Yip is a Consumer Chemist with a diverse background in chemistry and marketing. She has held various roles in research and public relations across multiple organizations, including her current position at Stepan Company.
Current Role at Stepan Company
Salena Yip currently serves as a Consumer Chemist at Stepan Company, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is involved in the development and formulation of consumer products, utilizing her expertise in chemistry and consumer needs. Her work contributes to the company's commitment to innovation in the consumer goods sector.
Previous Experience in Research and Internships
Salena Yip has a diverse background in research and internships. She worked as an Urban and Green Technology Intern at A*STAR for two months in 2020. Additionally, she held a position as a Personal Care and Aroma Intern at DSM for six months from 2020 to 2021. Her experience also includes a role as a Functional Coatings Research Intern at the Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology in 2019.
Educational Background in Chemistry
Salena Yip studied at the National University of Singapore, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from 2017 to 2021. Prior to that, she attended Singapore Polytechnic, achieving a Diploma in Applied Chemistry with Pharmaceutical Science from 2014 to 2017. She also completed a Diploma-Plus in Business during her time at Singapore Polytechnic.
Leadership Roles in Student Organizations
Salena Yip has held significant leadership roles in student organizations. She served as the Vice President for Publicity and Strategy at the American Chemical Society - NUS Student Chapter from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she was the Publicity Head for the NUS Students' Science Club during the RAG 2018 event, contributing to the club's visibility and outreach.
Work Experience in Marketing and Administration
Salena Yip has experience in marketing and administration, having worked as a Marketing and Administration Assistant at Makan Kaki Pte Ltd for six months from 2018 to 2019. She also gained customer service experience as a Service Crew member at Guzman y Gomez Mexican Taqueria from 2019 to 2020.