Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
• Day-to-day management of multiple laboratories ensuring effective delivery of research. • Overseen the maintenance schedule of laboratory equipment (NMR, XRD, FT-IR, UV-Vis, FT-Raman, SEM-EDX, XAFS, pressurised LN2 dewars, Argon and Nitrogen Gloveboxes). • Trained on Compressed and Cryogenic gas safety by PGS. • Authored and updated Hazard posters, RAs, COSHH, SOPs. • Ensured compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations (COSHH, Waste forms, H&S codes). • Assisted researchers, students and industry partners with lab inductions, instrument training, experiments, handling LN2, compressed gases, safety and equipment use. • Line management of senior technician. • LOLER, LEV, Pressure systems Liaison officer • Building Fire warden. • Redesigned multiple labs for SciDre floating zone laser furnace, Bruker D8 Advance pXRD installations by liaising with internal/external stakeholders. • Managed infrastructure changes of HVAC, compressed gas, cooling water and gas detection systems in repurposing laboratories.
•Procured and traded a wide range of renewable energy certificates, carbon credits from around the world •Worked with both end consumers and resellers to enable customers to meet their renewables goals
• Optimised polymer coating (Layer-by-Layer) processes for biomedical devices, enhancing efficiency and product stability. • Led customer projects from feasibility to commercialization, ensuring timely and effective delivery. • Conducted quantitative tests (Heparin activity, SEM, FTIR, UV-Vis) and market analysis to improve product competitiveness. • Designed experiments (DoE) and led projects to optimise anti-thrombogenic coating efficiency. • Communicated complex scientific concepts and results to cross-functional teams and stakeholders. • Ensured compliance with Health & Safety regulations in ISO 9001 and ISO 13485.