Eileen Cheng

Experience

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  SEMS, Queen Mary, University of London

  Apr 2007 - Nov 2008

  Research Assistant

  Project 1:• Development of a low cost sensor system to detect periodontitis.• Hydrogel synthesis, and degradation detection using quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS).• Routine use of HPLC and experienced in photolithography under a clean room environment.Project 2:• The main project involves the development and commercialisation of antiviral nanomaterials targeted initially at pandemic viruses such as H5N1 bird flu.• Investigation of mechanisms on antiviral and antibacterial properties of nanomaterials.• Gained experience in the use of electron microscopes (SEM and TEM).• Worked closely with other companies and universities involved in the project with constant updates on research results, as well as exchanging ideas to bring the project forward. Show less

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  Phosphonics

  Mar 2010 - Sept 2011

  Scientist

  • To provide solutions in the use of solid phase materials for precious metal recovery, from organic/aqueous based product/waste streams.• To manage multiple projects with demanding deadlines.• Assist in development of products with an understanding of the commercial environment.• To maintain current and future stock requirements of equipment and consumables for laboratory.• Daily use of ICP-OES and GC-MS.

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  Queen Mary, University of London

  Sept 2011 - Mar 2013

  Teaching Laboratory Technician

  • To prepare chemicals and stock solutions for undergraduate practical classes with class size up to 100.• Set up and maintain laboratory equipments in teaching laboratories.• Update risk assessment for all chemistry teaching laboratory experiments.• Assist waste disposal, liquid nitrogen and gas cylinder replacement in research laboratory.

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  Imperial College London

  May 2013 - Aug 2014

  Laboratory Technician

  • Checking and receipting incoming goods, dealing with queries relating to deliveries and collections, dispensing internal stock.• Assisting with the oversight of the preparation, storage, and inventory control of laboratory equipment and supplies, including preparation of aliquots, buffers and other reagents, and processing the lab inventory.• Assisting with the repairs and maintenance of basic laboratory equipment including day-to-day problems relating to equipment failure, and arranging for on or off site repairs • Dealing with Risk Assessments and liaising with H&S officers to ensure lab safety • Safe disposal of chemical waste and waste contaminated with pathogenic micro-organisms & operation of pressure vessels including autoclave. Show less

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  King's College London

  Aug 2014 - Jan 2020

  • Establish and manage departmental and research equipment as a research facility.• Co-ordinate and oversee the purchasing of laboratory goods, equipment and services within the department.• Advice academic and research staff on the appropriate costing of research proposals in relation to technical equipment and staffing.• Act as the chemical safety officer for both research and teaching laboratories, ensuring the safety of all hazardous materials and equipment, including maintenance, servicing and testing.• Create and update Codes of Practice for procedures or areas specific to the department.• Ensure all staff, students and visitors are provided with appropriate safety inductions, training in the use of equipment, facilities, waste disposal, and local Codes of Practice, and maintain records of training.• Ensure all staff and visitors in research and teaching laboratories adhere to COSHH, risk assessments requirements, lone working and other safe-working practices, maintaining accurate and comprehensive records. • Act as the deputy radiation protection supervisor for the department.• To manage the security of laboratories and restricted areas. Show less • Safe disposal of chemical and biological waste, including operation of pressure vessels such as autoclave, and arrange collections of recyclable containers.• Dealing with Risk Assessments and liaising with H&S officers to ensure lab safety by maintaining good housekeeping of all areas.• Ensuring gas cylinders/ liquid nitrogen/ dry ice are delivered and available for research groups.• Checking and receipting incoming goods, dealing with queries relating to deliveries.• Store management including stock reordering and record keeping• Assisting with the inventory control of laboratory equipment, supplies and chemicals.• Set up and carry out routine maintenance of basic and complex laboratory equipment including day-to-day problems relating to equipment failure, and arranging for on or off site repairs. Show less

  • Safety and Facilities Manager

    Jul 2015 - Jan 2020

  • Research Technician

    Aug 2014 - Jun 2015
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  UCL

  Feb 2020 - Jan 2025

  - Lead the setup of the 6 MFL laboratories. - Lead, appraise and manage a team of 5 technicians contributing to chemical, biological, mechanical, electrical, and analytical activities, and a store officer to cover store and other services.• Lead on the monitoring and enforcement of safety policies and check compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.- Conduct laboratory inspections and fire risk assessments in laboratories.- Work closely with MFL academic team and support the specification, construction or purchase, installation and commissioning, modification, maintenance and repair of experimental equipment, instruments and laboratory infrastructure, as and when required.- Liaise with MFL linked departments, faculty, UCL East and UCL-wide working groups and committees, and to liaise with technical support, workshops and UCL Estates divisions on operational, safety and technical support matters.- Manage the MFL laboratory budgets in accordance with UCL financial procurement regulations and policies.- Responsible for the overall financial management of income for analytical research services to internal and external users for services and use of equipment.- Contribute to the formulation of research proposals, especially relating to the use and costing of research facilities, ensuring suitable infrastructure is in place for and advising on technical aspects of major equipment items. Show less - Manage and oversee the activities of a team of technical staff to deliver support to research, teaching and learning activities.- Manage laboratory space and ensure satisfactory security of the areas and equipment.- Give professional advice and assistance to staff and students on the design, construction and development of investigative methodologies to achieve teaching, research and learning objectives.- Source, negotiate and procure items of equipment and laboratory infrastructure in collaboration with academic staff.- Ensure the Department is compliant with safety legislation and University policy and provides a service to ensure a safe working environment for staff, students, visitors and contractors and promotes a culture of safe working.- Coordinate duties and training of Deputy Safety Officers and Senior Fire Marshall.- Oversee cleaning and waste management in the Department.- Coordinate preventive proactive maintenance work through UCL Estates. Show less

  • MFL Laboratory Manager

    Jun 2023 - Jan 2025

  • Laboratories, Buildings and Safety Manager

    Feb 2020 - May 2023