Safety Quality

SOPHEAK NGUON

*** *. ***. ** #* Los Angeles, CA *0031 • 323-***-**** • *********@*****.***

EDUCATION

California State University, Fullerton B.S. Cell and Developmental Biology, Jan 2011

WORK EXPERIENCE

1/2011-7/2012, Caltech, Pasadena CA

EHS Technician

• Maintain University's radioactive safety program in compliance with local, state, and federal

regulation.

Shipping and receiving of radioactive isotopes, record keeping of new and old

radioactive material, proper disposal of radioactive waste (solid and liquid), and

survey buildings for radioactive contamination

Monthly random wipes of instruments and rooms for possible radiation

contamination.

Maintain documentation of swipe surveys, exposure analysis, inspections, trainings,

and incidents.

• Maintain University's compliance efforts regarding bio-safety regulations, biological agent

shipping requirements, bio-containment practices and equipment, risk assessments, work

practices, decontamination/disinfection procedures. Establish documents and communication

standards, guidelines and procedures. Audit laboratories and work practices, ensuring

compliance with program regulations. Document and recommend corrective action for non-

compliance.

• Fume hood inspections and certifications

• Lab/HazMat Emergency respond

• Lab and equipment inspection and decommission

• Maintain E-waste and recycling program

• Develop and maintain emergency business plan for all of the buildings on campus

• Evaluate/Audit current and potential vendors for chemical, biological, radioactive, and

electronic waste disposal.

• Manage and Maintain MSDS

• Working knowledge of OSHA, CalOSHA, DOT, NRC, EPA, DTSC regulations

5/2008-8/2010, EHS, California State University, Fullerton

CHO Assistant

• Monitor and Maintain University's compliance programs in: health & safety, hazardous

materials/waste, biological, radiation, and medical waste, storm water, and air quality.

• Provides support in the collection, segregation, packaging, and disposal of hazardous,

medical, bio-hazardous, radiological, universal and electronic waste.

• Inspect laboratories for the accumulation of hazardous waste. Collect data for the preparation

of regulatory agency reports and records as required by local, state, and federal requirements.

• Bi-monthly random wipes of instruments and rooms for possible radiation contamination

SOPHEAK NGUON

229 S. Ave. 22 #5 Los Angeles, CA 90031 • 323-***-**** • *********@*****.***

• Shipping and receiving of radioactive isotopes, record keeping of new and old radioactive

material, proper disposal of radioactive waste (solid and liquid), and survey buildings for

radioactive contamination

• Safety Eyewash/ Shower inspections and fume hood inspection to insure proper maintenance,

certification, and functionality

• Conduct inspections of rooms/buildings to assure compliance with federal, state, local and

university regulations, policies and procedures

• Conduct food safety inspection to insure proper food cooking and handling according to

Federal, State, local and university regulations, policies and procedures.

• Collect water sample from various sources for possible hazardous contaminant

• Response and investigate to possible hazardous odor throughout the university

• Assist in general lab, chemical, biological, radiation, food handling, confined space safety

training

• Building Fire Safety and fire extinguisher inspections

• Aquatic pool Safety Inspections/Assessments

• Air quality testing

• Strong relationship with intradepartmental staffs, faculties, and students

RESEARCH

1/08 – 7/09 Biology: Stem Cell researching The Protein Kinase Inhibitor SB-203580, alters Wnt

Pathway allowing for Stem Cell Pluripotency Maintenance in LIF-free conditions.

1/10 - 12/10 Kinesiology: Bone Metabolism research associated with varies type of running

shoes.

12/10 - 1/11 Environmental Science Research in Thailand: Air quality and green living analysis

in Chiang Mai, Thailand

PRESENTATION

2009 Caseley PS, Peterson SC, Kirby LA, Noble BL, Nguon M, Mckinney B, Patel NV (2009)

A Glycogen Synthase Kinase–3 β (GSK 3β) Inhibitor can maintain Mouse Embryonic

Stem Cells (mESC) in a Pluripotent state. Poster #134. 21st Annual CSU Biotechnology

Symposium, Los Angeles, CA

CERTIFICATES/ LICENSES

• 40 Hours HAZWOPER, July, 2010

• HAZMAT-D.O.T./IATA/IMDG Regulation, Jan., 2010

• Radiation Safety, Jan., 2010

• NIMS 700 Jan., 2011

• ICS-100 Jan., 2011

• Certified Safety Professional, Candidate

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, multi-tasking, verbal and written communication skills

• Proficiency of Microsoft Office: Words, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and Publisher

SOPHEAK NGUON

229 S. Ave. 22 #5 Los Angeles, CA 90031 • 323-***-**** • *********@*****.***

• Extensive Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Encore and Premiere Pro

• Type speed: 70 wpm

• Strong math/statistical knowledge

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