Jun Meng, KUI

• Spearhead strategic planning and day-to-day management of water analytics laboratory operations.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate advanced analytical instruments, including LCMS/MS, ICP-OES, Ion Chromatography (IC), Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analyzers, Hach systems, and portable meters.
• Conduct water quality testing in accordance with standard methods to support internal R&D, project proposals, and client wastewater analysis.
• Deliver hands-on training on analytical instruments (ICP-OES, IC, TOC, multi-meters) for staff and interns to ensure proficiency and compliance.
• Prepare and conduct Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) for PFAS wastewater samples following established EPA1633.
• Author, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to align with industry standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive method optimization efforts and validate analytical results.
• Maintain calibration and service records for both in-house and third-party PM records.
• Lead Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and promoting a safety-first culture.
• Manage chemical inventory, hazardous substances (HS) permits, and radiation permits in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Coordinate proper disposal of Toxic Industrial Waste (TIW) in compliance with NEA regulations, in collaboration with legal and waste vendors.
• Oversee procurement and inventory of lab consumables, chemicals, and assist in laboratory operations budget planning.
• Liaise with external contractors and involved in renovation work and laboratory setup.

Training & Certifications

• LCMS/MS on PFAS analysis workshop, ICP-OES 8300, Metrohm 930 Eco IC, TOC-LCPH Analyzer
• Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Training
• Certified Risk Management Council (RMC) Team Leader for Bizsafe Level 2 Risk Assessment

Key Achievements

• Successfully established and implemented all Gradiant’s in-house water analytics SOP and protocols, especially brine waste water matrix.

• Manage and execute ion-exchange resin analysis (both physical and chemical) for projects across global regions.
• Develop and implement evaluation protocols to determine the cleaning efficiency on chemically fouled ion-exchange resins.
• Conduct in-house laboratory tests including jar testing, sludge dewatering tests, attached biomass tests, and time-to-filter analyses for client wastewater samples.
• Coordinate incoming sample logistics and work closely with internal sales representatives to align analysis with client requirements.
• Ensure compliant disposal of laboratory obsolete waste in collaboration with licensed waste disposal contractors, following NEA regulations.
• Actively serve as a core member of the laboratory EHS committee, promoting best practices and a safe working environment.

Training & Certifications

• Good Weighing Practice (GWP) Training
• X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Workshop
• Monthly Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Training

Key Achievement

• Successfully developed and implemented a in-house procedure for resin cleaning studies, enhancing testing consistency and performance evaluation.

• Proficient in water testing procedures aligned with international standards such as APHA, USEPA, ISO, and BS, under SAC-SINGLAS accreditation.
• Conduct a wide range of water analyses using techniques and instruments including UV-Vis spectrophotometry, titration, ICP-OES, FTIR, FIA, Ion Chromatography (IC), TOC analysis, and solvent extraction.
• Perform calibration and maintenance of laboratory instruments to ensure data accuracy and operational readiness.
• Monitor Silt Density Index (SDI) values to verify client water treatment plant filtration efficiency meets target specifications.
• Prepare and supply standardized solutions to support client operations, contributing to revenue generation and client satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain high-quality laboratory documentation, ensuring readiness for both internal and external audits.
• Ensure continuous audit preparedness by implementing quality control measures and maintaining strict documentation standards.

Training & Certifications

• Merck Millipore Academy Seminar (ISO 17025)
• Ions Hardware Training Workshop
• TOC Analyzer Training
• Laboratory Safety Training

Key Achievements

• Appointed as an approved signatory for SAC-SINGLAS environmental water analysis (Section A & C)
• Successfully achieved high accuracy in Certified Reference Material (CRM) and proficiency testing:
  Phenolic Compounds (year 2017)
  Hexavalent Chromium (year 2016)
  Sulphide (year 2015)

• Supported supervisors in fostering a strong safety culture, particularly in the safe handling and storage of raw materials.
• Ensured full legal compliance with Regulation 10 of the 3rd Schedule under the Environmental Quality Act (EQA) – Scheduled Wastes Regulation 2005 for the entire waste disposal process.
• Monitored wastewater treatment plant operations to ensure effluent discharge met Standard B under the Environmental Quality (Sewage and Industrial Effluents) Regulations 1979.
• Conducted air emission monitoring to ensure compliance with Standard C of the Environmental Quality (Clean Air) Regulations 1978.

Training & Certifications

• Fire-Fighting and Emergency Response
• Spillage Control
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems