Daniel Waller Email & Phone Number

CERAMISPHERE5.5 years - Biomedical micro-encapsulation Research AssistantRange of exposure to instrumentation and techniques-Sol-gel and Emulsion Chemistry for micro-particle/nano-particle encapsulation synthesis (including large volume centrifuge and micro-centrifuge sedimentation)-Optical Microscopy (Including Phase Contrast and Fluorescence for live cell culture)-Electron Microscopy (SEM and TEM)-"Malvern" Light Scattering Instruments for particle size distribution and zeta potential measurements- Solid State FTIR (DRIFT) analysis for the qualitative presence of adsorbed protein-Thermal Gravimetric Analysis-Fluorometric Assays (Quantitating Oligonucleotides via Hoechst minor groove binders)-UV-Vis (Colorimetric BCA assay for quantitating proteins)-Reverse Phase HPLC-USP 4, flow-through, automated 'Dissolution Testing' for time-course dissolution parameters of silica micro-particles-Human Tissue Cell Culture (HeLa) involving Aseptic Technique (UV sterilised BSC-II, autoclaving consumables and liquids, preparing sterile FBS media and sanitising 70% EtoH solutions)-SiRNA micro-encapsulation and RNA extractiion from lysed cell culture using RNase free techniquesANSTO Radiopharmaceuticals & Industrials1 year - Injectable Radiopharmaceutical Production Technician (strict, fast paced, GMP environment)-Strict radiation safety protocols for all procedures-Clean room entrance protocols and monitoring (correct gowning with validation clearance)-Accurate calculation and dilution of primary stock using ion chamber measurements and automated saline dispensers (including addition of preservatives)-Semi-automated dispensing and vial capping-Bulk autoclave operation and final lead pot packaging-QA documentation and transcription of data into SAP systemJALCO1 year - Junior Formulation Chemist and QC officer-Stability and QC testing (varied temp and freeze-thaw cycles, monitoring pH, viscosity and Specific Gravityactives titration and total dry solids)

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  Scientific Officer

  Laverty Pathology

  Mar 2019 - Present - Macquarie Park