Janani Walipitiya

Assist the Faculty Health and Safety team in the implementation of the University’s Health and Safety Policy and to provide health and safety support, act as a point of contact and be familiar with hazards associated with the faculties activities.  

Manage the waste processes for the School of Biosciences inclusive of chemical and clinical waste and collection, sterilisation by autoclaving and di

Managing a team of technicians and leading training activities. Implementing and disseminating Health and Safety legislation in laboratories to comply with up-to-date CLEAPSS guidelines. Setting standard operating procedures and carrying out relevant risk assessments for practicals. Co-ordinating with technical and administrative departments and external suppliers to ensure prep-rooms and all teac

Worked for a charity that supports young adults with learning disabilities to access social activities, educational programmes and supported living accommodation. As an Outreach Buddy I help provide highly person-centred 1:1 support by promoting life skills, independence, social skills, leisure opportunities, educational provision and community access.

Liaised with academic staff to discuss timetables, equipment requirements and practical activities. Ran experimental trials and prepared necessary equipment and chemical solutions for practical requirements. Maintained and repaired equipment and laboratory apparatus.
Maintained accurate inventory of chemicals and equipment. Disposed chemicals and microbiology samples according CLEAPSS regulations

Assisted academic staff to deliver high quality lessons within a secure, stimulating and caring environment. Supported students in all learning activities by using TEACCH approach. Liaised with CAMHS services to provide necessary mental health support to students. Utilised MAPA training to manage behaviour. Delivered necessary personal care to students. Contributed to lesson planning and the organ

Provided students, recognised with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), with one to one support. This involved supporting children with various syndromes such as Kabuki syndrome, Down syndrome, ADHD and Autism. Administered basic medication and kept accurate medical records. Established constructive relationships and report with parents/carers. Complied with safeguarding procedures rel

Working within an international events company to support the setup of a new branch (Evolution Lanka) in Colombo. 

Duties included; Manage and maintain office calendar, stocks, budgets and accounts, liaise (Coordinate/Co-operate) with Clients, Suppliers, Technical Staff, Designers, Free lancers, Contractors, Venue management, Marketing and PR personnel, research client requirements, venues and

Liaise with Conference & Banqueting department, Catering department and other Hotel Management staff, provide high quality customer service, catering assistance, bar management, cash management, operate according to the Banqueting Event Order.

Working as a Developmental Scientist at pharmaceutical company specialising in drug delivery system development my responsilities included:
Principally investigate the process of iontophoresis and its application into a novel, biological, monitoring system.
Conduct research into continuous glucose monitoring systems and analyse data. Adhere to set operating procedures and carry out COSHH asessmen

Worked in Loughborough University's Chemical Engineering department as a research assistant. I supported the development of a technique to produce mono-dispersed micro-droplets of oil in an emulsion of water and oil.

Project responsibilities included;
- Conducting independent research
- Recording experimental data
- Analysing results
- Using results to suggest and implement further technologic

Summer Internship at a multinational construction company in Athens within the services and relations department

Responsibilities included;
- Meeting and event co-ordination
- Time and availability planning for resources
- Intra-office communications

Event team resource for large scale hospitality and event functions including corporate events, weddings and christmas parties. Provided customer service, silver service, cash management, wine hostessing and bar tending.

Worked as part of an onsite retail team for UK national scale events such as Silverstone classic and Grand Prix F1. Provided customer service, cash management and utilsed sales skills to achieve high sales goals in varying high pressure environments.

Pursued an integrated master's degree in Chemistry, gaining comprehensive knowledge in chemical sciences and laboratory practices.