Experience

Genetic Signatures

• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Manager

  • Oct 2017 - Present

• Quality Management Representative

  • Jun 2016 - Apr 2018

• Production Associate

  • Aug 2015 - Oct 2017



Rio Tinto

• United Kingdom
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Laboratory Analyst & Team Leader

  • Jul 2012 - Aug 2015

  This fast-paced role involves around the clock iron ore sampling and analysis. The duties include - • Routine Ore sample processing – XRF analysis, TGA/manual moisture and LOI determinations • Ore sample preparation – splitting, crushing, milling and physical analysis • Sample Plant maintenance – monitoring of the plant conveyors, chutes, cutters and general housekeeping • Management of a small team during day and night shift work • Additional responsibilities - Contractor Management, Radiation Officer, Peer Supporter, Chemical Champion and Laboratory Trainer • Efficient time management to meet grade deadlines • In-house and external quality controls performed daily to ensure XRF and sampling stringency. Show less



Monash University

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2010 - Jul 2012

  Within the Department of Anatomy & Developmental Biology, working as a Research Assistant to Dr Duangporn Jamsai involved the integration of a number of diverse techniques. Extensive experience was attained in techniques including - • Protein – Extraction, western blotting, MS sample preparation, Co-IP and antibody purification • RNA – Extraction, RT-PCR, qPCR, piRNA purification, RNA amplification and RNA-IP • Imaging – IHC, IF, confocal microscopy and bright-field • Cell Culture – cell line culturing for expression analysis and FACS analysis • Animal Work – breeding colony maintenance, extensive dissection work at various ages and general animal handling • General laboratory maintenance and etiquette. Show less



Racing Laboratory Services

• Auckland, New Zealand

• Laboratory Analyst

  • Jan 2007 - Jul 2008

  Racing Laboratory performs the drug testing for the Horse and Dog racing industry in New Zealand. This role involves the following – • TCO2 determination from samples using a Beckman Synchron ELISE • Acid, Base and Neutral drug extraction from blood samples in a precise manner for use in MS • Preparation of drug standards for use on MS-TOF • Production of samples for use in MS-TOF developmental work • General laboratory maintenance and etiquette. Racing Laboratory performs the drug testing for the Horse and Dog racing industry in New Zealand. This role involves the following – • TCO2 determination from samples using a Beckman Synchron ELISE • Acid, Base and Neutral drug extraction from blood samples in a precise manner for use in MS • Preparation of drug standards for use on MS-TOF • Production of samples for use in MS-TOF developmental work • General laboratory maintenance and etiquette.



Shieling Laboratories

• New Zealand
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Assurance Officer

  • Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

  A dynamic role for one of New Zealand’s largest cosmetic manufacturers and contract packers. This role involved management of the laboratory and supervision of the work completed by the floor staff. Duties included – • Inspecting, testing and releasing raw, bulk and finished products • Chemical, physical and microbiological analysis of products at numerous stages of production • Laboratory management • Maintenance of production schedules, standards and batch history. A dynamic role for one of New Zealand’s largest cosmetic manufacturers and contract packers. This role involved management of the laboratory and supervision of the work completed by the floor staff. Duties included – • Inspecting, testing and releasing raw, bulk and finished products • Chemical, physical and microbiological analysis of products at numerous stages of production • Laboratory management • Maintenance of production schedules, standards and batch history.