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Raymond Chong

17 Downing Street Epping,NSW

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Innovative team player with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Compliance Officer

AICIS
09.2022 - Current
  • Identified, investigated and documented compliance violations and recommended corrective measures.
  • Performed auditing of industrial chemical introducers to confirm compliance with the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019
  • Management of all Compliance related enquiries from external stakeholders

Regulatory Scientist

Australian Industrial Chemical Introduction Scheme
07.2020 - 09.2022
  • Demonstrated ability to review, interpret and assess analytical, physical chemistry and human health hazard information to characterise the risk profile of pre-and post-market industrial chemicals
  • Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships including drafting information requests, providing high quality advice, responding to enquiries and educating stakeholders on their regulatory obligations
  • Prepare high-quality written material, including assessment and evaluation statements, discussion papers, guidelines, input to international meetings, and procurement
  • Developed and maintained the Assessment Hub SharePoint web space to harmonise and improve the efficiency of the Assessment Hub

Honorary Postdoctoral Associate

Macquarie University
11.2019 - 07.2020
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Second-author publication of "Changes in dietary fiber intake in mice reveal associations between colonic mucin O-glycosylation and specific gut bacteria" https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19490976.2020.1802209

Regulatory Scientist

National Industrial Chemical Introduction Scheme
01.2020 - 06.2020

Inventory, Targeted Assessments and New Chemical Assessments Team

  • Perform risk assessment and characterisation of industrial chemicals to prepare high-quality reports and recommendations for risk management
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Practical Demonstrator

Macquarie University
08.2009 - 12.2016
  • Introductory Chemistry, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Microbiology
  • Supervision of undergraduate students in a laboratory environment
  • Explanation of fundamental concepts and demonstration of experimental techniques
  • Sustaining an environment that supports and encourages critical thinking and learning

Researcher

Regeneus Ltd
09.2014 - 11.2014

Chemical Scientist

Silverbrook Research Pty. Ltd
11.2010 - 08.2011
  • Research and development of water-based ink sets for high speed printing including ink design, formulation, and physical property testing
  • Maintenance of lab instruments, schedules and inventory
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within comerically sensitive deadlines.

Laboratory Technician

Fluorotechnics Pty. Ltd
07.2007 - 11.2008
  • Maintenance of laboratory equipment, supplies, and consumables
  • Calibration of instruments (HPLC, pH meter) and preparation of solvents
  • Assisted with research tasks when required

Education

J.D. - Law

University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW
12.2027

Ph.D. - Analytical Biochemistry

Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW
09.2019

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Glycobiology

Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW
09.2014

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Natural Products

Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW
2010

Bachelor of Biotechnology -

Macquarie University
Sydney
09.2009

B. Sc (Hons), MPhil, PhD -

Macquarie University
Sydney
2009

Skills

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Mass spectrometry
  • Separation science
  • Glycomics
  • Risk Assessment
  • Regulatory Monitoring
  • Regulatory Enforcement
  • Regulatory and Compliance Understanding

Certification

Comparing the chemical composition of dietary fibres prepared from sugarcane, psyllium husk and wheat dextrin. Raymond Wei Wern Chong, Malcolm Ball, Christopher McRae, Nicolle H. Packer. Food Chemistry. In Press, Accepted Manuscript. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.125032 Cereal products derived from wheat, sorghum, rice and oats alter the infant gut microbiota in vitro. Gamage HKAH, Tetu SG, Chong RWW, Ashton J, Packer NH, Paulsen IT. Sci Rep. 2017 Oct 30;7(1):14312. doi: 10.1038/s41598-017-14707-z. Fiber Supplements Derived from Sugarcane Stem, Wheat Dextrin and Psyllium Husk Have Different In Vitro Effects on the Human Gut Microbiota. Gamage HKAH, Tetu SG, Chong RWW, Bucio-Noble D, Rosewarne CP, Kautto L, Ball MS, Molloy MP, Packer NH, Paulsen IT. Front Microbiol. 2018 Jul 20;9:1618. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2018.01618.

Publications

 

Comparing the chemical composition of dietary fibres prepared from sugarcane, psyllium husk and wheat dextrin. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0308814619311343?via%3Dihub Fiber Supplements Derived From Sugarcane Stem, Wheat Dextrin and Psyllium Husk Have Different In Vitro Effects on the Human Gut Microbiota. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2018.01618/full Cereal products derived from wheat, sorghum, rice and oats alter the infant gut microbiota in vitro. https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85032577818&origin=inward&txGid=af18038d5a50a591a7ff6a6e40b99680 Changes in dietary fiber intake in mice reveal associations between colonic mucin O-glycosylation and specific gut bacteria. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19490976.2020.1802209

 


Additional Information

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Timeline

Compliance Officer

AICIS
09.2022 - Current

Regulatory Scientist

Australian Industrial Chemical Introduction Scheme
07.2020 - 09.2022

Regulatory Scientist

National Industrial Chemical Introduction Scheme
01.2020 - 06.2020

Honorary Postdoctoral Associate

Macquarie University
11.2019 - 07.2020

Researcher

Regeneus Ltd
09.2014 - 11.2014

Chemical Scientist

Silverbrook Research Pty. Ltd
11.2010 - 08.2011

Practical Demonstrator

Macquarie University
08.2009 - 12.2016

Laboratory Technician

Fluorotechnics Pty. Ltd
07.2007 - 11.2008

J.D. - Law

University of Sydney

Ph.D. - Analytical Biochemistry

Macquarie University

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Glycobiology

Macquarie University

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Natural Products

Macquarie University

Bachelor of Biotechnology -

Macquarie University

B. Sc (Hons), MPhil, PhD -

Macquarie University
Raymond Chong