Sini Mathew
Summary
Talented Assistant Director with expertise in program management and special projects. Proficient in workplace health & safety and developing the safety management system and operations
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director, Health & Safety
Nanyang Technological University
Singapore, Singapore
08.2023 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Managing different schools under college of science and guide them on the health & safety management system implementation
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility. Programme manager for the biosafety program at the university
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations. Adapt to the new work environment very fast and manage the role well
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance. Team player for organizing events on health & safety topics, managing visits from the other universities and coordinate the university level biosafety meeting.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Assistant Director, Health & Safety
Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University
08.2012 - Current
- Develop Safety management system for the medical school upon the school inception
- Liaison on with regulatory bodies for the compliance of the work in the medical school.
- Create a team of safety reps from the 40 Principal Investigator / Faculty groups to develop a lab specific safety management system
- Provided expertise and reviewed research protocols for the faculty/ principal investigators for the registration of the projects with Institutional Biosafety Committee
- Part of the BSL3 Operations in the school- planning, design, certification, operation stages of the BSL3 operations
- Educate and provide trainings to all the new staff and students joining the school on the workplace safety, risk management, biosafety etc
- Contributing to the school health & safety awards - Collating and submitting the relevant documents and proofs for the school efforts to participate in the University level safety competitions and achieving accolades for the school in the form of gold/ silver awards each year
- Conduct specialized risk assessment workshops, spill trainings, etc for the school staff and students
- Conduct Emergency Response Procedures- ERP reviews, drills, planning scenarios etc
- Rendered secretariat support to various committees in the school like the Health & Safety Committee, Facility & Research Committee, School Management Board, etc
- Procurement - procure,/ approve the purchase requests by the team ; ITQ evaluations etc
- Controlled Item Approver- Designated personnel for the purchase request on controlled items in the school
- Organize events for promotion of health & safety at the school
- Biological Project Administrator for the School
- Risk Assessment Administrator for the School
Manager, Health & Safety
National University of Singapore
06.2009 - 07.2012
- Develop Safety management system for the Life Science Institute
- Liaison on with regulatory bodies for the compliance of the work in the medical school.
- Create a team of safety reps from the 50 Principal Investigator / Faculty groups to develop a lab specific safety management system
- Provided expertise and reviewed research protocols for the faculty/ principal investigators for the registration of the projects with Institutional Biosafety Committee
- Educate and provide trainings to all the new staff and students joining the school on the workplace safety, risk management, biosafety etc
- Contributing to the institute health & safety awards - Collating and submitting the relevant documents and proofs for the school efforts to participate in the University level safety competitions and achieving accolades for the school in the form of gold/ silver awards each year
- Conduct specialized risk assessment workshops, spill trainings, etc for the institute staff and students
- Conduct Emergency Response Procedures- ERP reviews, drills, planning scenarios etc
- Rendered secretariat support to various committees in the school like the Health & Safety Committee,
- Organize events for promoting health & Safety at the insitute
Research Fellow
National University of Singapore
04.2007 - 03.2009
- Research Fellow employed to work on the biocatalysis for biofuel productions
- Guide PhD students, FYP students, Intern students in the lab
- Procurement of the research needs
- Safety rep for the PI lab - managing the SOPs, RA, licenses for the PI lab
- Lab maintenance for the PI
Education
Specialist Diploma - Workplace Safety & Health
Singapore Institution of Safety Officers
Singapore03.2016
Ph.D. - Biotechnology
Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel Universiit
Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat04.2006
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University
Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India06.2000
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry + Vocational Biotechnology
St Xaviers College, Gujarat University
Gujarat, India06.1998
Skills
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Client Interfacing
- Status Updates
- International Federation of Biosafety Association certified professional for Biorisk Management & Bio risk Assessment
- First Aider / CPR AED
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry applications
- Laboratory practices
- Enrichment Activities
- Performance Tracking and Evaluations
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Employee Relationships
- Grant Proposals
- Budgetary Controls
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Communications Management
- Conducting Tours
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Table Setting
- Safety Requirements
Accomplishments
Attained the Safety Star Award at the University Health & Safety Awards
IFBA certified professional for Biosafety Management & Biorisk Assessment
Biosafety Coordinator ( MOH)
Certification
IFBA Certifications Biorisk Management & Biorisk Assessment
Biosafety Coordinator
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Advanced (C1)
Gujarati
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Beginner (A1)
Punjabi
Beginner (A1)
Tamil
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Assistant Director, Health & Safety
Nanyang Technological University
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Director, Health & Safety
Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University
08.2012 - Current
Manager, Health & Safety
National University of Singapore
06.2009 - 07.2012
Research Fellow
National University of Singapore
04.2007 - 03.2009
Specialist Diploma - Workplace Safety & Health
Singapore Institution of Safety Officers
Ph.D. - Biotechnology
Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel Universiit
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry + Vocational Biotechnology
St Xaviers College, Gujarat University
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