Experience

Universal Biosensors

• Australia
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Scientist

  • Jan 2023 - Present

• Research And Development Associate

  • Nov 2020 - Jan 2023

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2018 - Nov 2020

• Laboratory Assistant

  • Jun 2016 - Jan 2018

  Working for a specialist medical diagnostic company focused on the development, manufacture and commercialization of a range of in-vitro diagnostic blood tests for point-of-care use.As Lab coordinator - Ensuring the efficient functioning of the R&D and blood labs- Maintaining adequate stock of chemicals and laboratory supplies.- Setting up, operating and cleaning laboratory equipment- Routine calibration, maintenance and safety checks of laboratory equipment including initiating repairs to equipment if required.- Management of access to equipment by project teams- Ensure efficient use of laboratory resources- Ensuring the laboratory areas are clean, tidy and safe.As Laboratory Assistant- Contributing to the planning and investigations within a specific scientific discipline according to accepted principles as a part of a project team.- Contributing to the designing and planning of experiments that contribute to the development of products and carrying them out.- Carrying out standard laboratory procedures accurately.- Recording data from experiments and standard procedures accurately and in accordance with GxP requirements.- Maintaining a sound knowledge and awareness of safety regulations and operating procedures within the laboratory environment.- Responsible for the safe use of chemicals.As Blood donation Officer- Responsible for managing the company's internal blood donation programme



Bio Nova International Pty Ltd

• Australia
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Production Technician

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2016

  - Involved in all aspects of the production of Omniflow II, Bio synthetic Prosthesis/ Vascular Graft - The Bio synthetic Solution for Peripheral Revascularization and AV Access. - Complete the sequence of steps involved in preparation of the explanted grafts for sterility. Processing - Tanning, Peroxide treatment, alcohol storage, trimming, pressure testing, porosity testing. - Complete a sequence of steps required for the final sterilization of the products - Packaging, 2nd Sterilant. - Preparation of solutions required for implant, explant, processing and sterilization. (sterilant, 50% alcohol, 70% alcohol, tanning solution). - Quality assurance - Monitoring and assessing quality/sterility of the product/facility by performing water sampling, environmental monitoring, media fill and bio burden collection. - Maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment - Release of incoming goods in accordance with the proper guidlines and SOP's - Routine Line clearance, cleaning of facility and production work areas. - Complete these tasks with GMP in sterile conditions with good aseptic techniques.



CSL

• Australia
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Production Technician

  • Feb 2014 - Jun 2014

  - Complete all tasks in accordance with GMP, HS&E and in house quality management system requirements. - Egg Candling and Harvesting. - Operation of Automated Egg Disposal Unit (EDU). - Perform Aseptic processing. - Prepare equipment used in the process intermediate bottles, fittings, filters and machine parts. - Routine cleaning of plant and production work areas. - Complete all tasks in accordance with GMP, HS&E and in house quality management system requirements. - Egg Candling and Harvesting. - Operation of Automated Egg Disposal Unit (EDU). - Perform Aseptic processing. - Prepare equipment used in the process intermediate bottles, fittings, filters and machine parts. - Routine cleaning of plant and production work areas.



National Measurement Institute, Australia

• Australia
• Research
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Food Technician - Microbiology

  • Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

  Key Responsibilities - Prepare media and broth stock solution for use in pathogen testing as required. - Prepare sample for analysis by recording, weighing and setting up for further testing. - Write identification onto plates so that client and sample number can be tracked. - Pipette sample solution into tubes or plates according to the analysis process being performed. - Pour the agar into plates or tubes to begin the growth process. - Pipette sample solutions to tubes, plates or spread sample in to agar plates. (Spread plate or pour plate method depending on the pathogen tested) - Collection, handling and packing away plates and setting up and incubating samples plates according to the appropriate tests temperature and incubation times. - Sterilize materials needed for analysis and appropriate discarding of laboratory waste by autoclaving. - Maintain knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that is required to complete job responsibilities. - Set up equipment and materials needed for analysis.



The Royal Children's Hospital

• Australia
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Medical Scientist - Trainee

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  - Tested and reported results of patient samples on to the system. - Performed sample testing on BEP III and Vidas (ELFA, EIA) and transcribed the results. - Received and delivered specimens/reports. - Performed scheduled maintenance on equipment. - Recorded stocks and consumable requirements. - Completed internal and external Quality Assurance programs. - Successfully multitasked across all laboratory work benches - Tested and reported results of patient samples on to the system. - Performed sample testing on BEP III and Vidas (ELFA, EIA) and transcribed the results. - Received and delivered specimens/reports. - Performed scheduled maintenance on equipment. - Recorded stocks and consumable requirements. - Completed internal and external Quality Assurance programs. - Successfully multitasked across all laboratory work benches



Asiri Center for Genomic and Regenerative Medicine

• trainee

  • Feb 2009 - May 2009