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Christopher Ovington

Christopher Ovington

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Technical Field Service Engineer - HPLC, Flash Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry.

  • Education

    • St Joseph's RC 6th Form

      2009 - 2011
      A Level Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Critical Thinking

      Activities and Societies: Biology Representative, Chemistry Representative, Sitiyweni partnership member.

    • Kingston University

      2009 - 2012
      Bachelor of Science - BSc Biomedical Sciences 2:1

      Activities and Societies: President of Scientific Society

    • Kingston University

      2010 - 2013
      Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Biomedical Sciences

      Activities and Societies: Science Society, Help Create Opportunities (HCO) Life Sciences, Film and Media Society, Kingston Univeristy Biodiversity Action Group (KUBAG)

  • Experience

    • Kingston University

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2013
      Alumni

    • Siemens

      Aug 2013 - Apr 2014
      Logistics Coordinator and team leader

    • NHS England

      Nov 2013 - May 2020

      Microbiology Specialist Biomedical Scientist.Specialisms in:BacteriologyVirologyMycologyClinical ParasitologyMolecular Diagnostic TechniquesCystic Fibrosis managementLaboratory lead for Clostridium difficile genome project. processing patient samples for microbiological investigations including:BacteriologyVirologyMycologyParasitologyTB screeningMolecular screeningclinical study processing.I was also involved in plate reading and organism identification of specific sample screening as well as urine microscopy identification and viral screening. I also took a role in health and safety, chemical disposal and COSHH requirements as well as first aid.

      • Biomedical Scientist

        Sept 2017 - May 2020

      • Associate Practitioner Microbiology

        Feb 2016 - Sept 2017

      • Hotel Services Supervisor

        Feb 2015 - Feb 2016

      • Biomedical Support Worker

        Feb 2014 - Feb 2016

      • Rapid Responder

        Nov 2013 - Feb 2015

    • Shire

      Jul 2014 - Feb 2015
      Microbiologist

    • Roche

      May 2020 - Dec 2023
      Molecular Engineer/Laboratory Support Coordinator

      In house Molecular Engineer.Specialist in molecular and tissue diagnostics, instrument service and repairs, application diagnostic and repairs, IT connections and diagnostics, reagent and consumables specialist, KPI and accreditation specialist.H&S TrainedCOSHH assessor TrainedElectrical health and safety trainedWorking at Heights health and safety trained.

    • Siemens Energy

      Nov 2023 - Feb 2024
      Hydrogen Power Generator Engineer

    • Verulam Scientific Ltd

      Feb 2024 - now
      Technical Field Service Engineer - HPLC & Mass Spectrometry

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • First Aid

      Rose Health and Safety Executives

    • COSHH assessor

      The Knights of Safety™ Academy

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Classroom Assistant

      Issued by Oakley Gardens Special Needs Scool on Sept 2009
      Oakley Gardens Special Needs ScoolAssociated with Christopher Ovington