Manager Quality
Resume:
ROLAND JOSEPH C. CALAWIGAN
*nd St., cor. King Khaled St., Al
***********@*******.*** Shamalia, Al Khobar, Eastern Province,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
MChemUniversity of the Philippines Visayas, Master of Chemistry October 2011
Special problem title: Optimization of lipid extraction from tetraselmis sp. using different solvent
systems at different ultrasonic extraction time
BS University of the Philippines Visayas, Chemistry April 2009
Thesis title: Determination of Instrument Detection Limit and Method Detection Limit of Varian 55b
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer for cadmium, chromium, copper, iron, lead, manganese and zinc using sips -
10 and manual sample introduction methods
WORK/RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Saudi Specialized Laboratories Motabaqah, Dammam, Saudi Arabia 2013 to Present
Position, Toys Laboratory Technician
Performs routine toy testing and evaluation on different toys imported to Saudi Arabia. All
the works pertain to the toy testing are assigned by the technical manager.
Responsible on completing all data on reporting test results according to the Quality
Management System policies and procedures.
Operates and conducts maintenance of toy laboratory equipments.
Performs general upkeep and housekeeping of the toy laboratory.
Assists in all other laboratory assignments and projects assigned by Technical manager.
Performs internal verification and qualification of laboratory equipments
Follows the SOPs and QC requirements for routine tasks.
Reports directly to technical manager
Performs proficiency testing and documents results.
Input data results on LIMS
Identifies and reports any opportunities to improve efficiency, customer satisfaction and
quality.
UPV-DOST Milkfish Program B, Miagao Iloilo, PHILIPPINES 2012 to 2013
Position, University Research Associate II
Researched on protocols for Geosmin and 2-MIB analyses.
Researched on protocols for diagnostic kit development for off-flavour on milkfish.
Assisted and done field sampling and survey of selected milkfish ponds over the country.
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Conducted sensory evaluation of raw and cooked fish samples for off-flavour
determination
Worked on soil and water analyses.
Worked on Administrative papers for the research.
UPV-DOST Milkfish Program B, Miagao Iloilo, PHILIPPINES 2011 to 2012
Position, University Research Associate
Researched on protocols for Geosmin and 2-MIB analyses.
Assisted and done field sampling and survey of selected milkfish ponds over the country.
Conducted sensory evaluation of raw and cooked fish samples for off-flavour
determination
Worked on soil and water analyses.
Worked on Administrative papers for the research.
UPV-DOST Biodiesel Program B, Miagao Iloilo, PHILIPPINES 2010 to 2011
Position, Research Assistant
Researched on different protocols for Lipid Analysis.
Worked on different experiments for Lipid Analysis.
Utilized Soxhlet Method, Sonication Method and Super Critical Fluid Extractor for Lipid
Extraction
Utilized Gas Chromatography for FAME analysis.
Worked on Administrative papers for the research.
UPV-DOST Biodiesel Program B, Miagao Iloilo, PHILIPPINES 2009 to 2010
Position, Science Aide
Assisted in laboratory experiments.
Utilized Soxhlet Method, Sonication Method and Super Critical Fluid Extractor for Lipid
Extraction.
Philippine Nuclear Research Institute, Quezon City, PHILIPPINES April-May 2007
Position, Trainee
Involves in Tritium Analysis of water samples from different major cities in the
Philippines.
Analyzed Air filters for heavy metal analysis using X-Ray Fluorescence.
Analyzed Food samples for Gamma-radiation using Geiger-counter.
Calibrated the Ion Chromatograph for Metal Analysis.
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LABORATORY SKILLS/ EQUIPMENT
Flame Atomic Absoption Spectrometer Liquid Scintillation Counter
Conducted metal analysis on plant and soil samples. Conducted tritium analysis of water
samples taken all over the country.
Conducted instrument optimization including calibration
of lamps and flame as well as IDL and MDL analyses.
Conducted sample preparation for AAS analyses
including aqua regia, acid, and ultrasonic digestion.
Knowledgeable on basic troubleshooting procedures.
Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer Ion Chromatograph
Conducted Fatty Acid analysis from microalgae samples Conducted calibration of the
and analysis of off-flavour compounds from milkfish and instrument.
water samples.
Conducted instrument calibration including standard
calibration for the analyses.
Conducted oil to methyl ester conversion via acid
catalysed esterification process.
Super Critical Fluid Extractor with co-solvent X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer
Extracted essential oils and crude oil from microalgae Analysed air filters for heavy metal
samples. analyses.
Conducted instrument optimization for efficient
extraction of the samples.
Ultrasonic/Sonicator Freeze Dryer
Extracted crude oil from microalgae samples as well as Samples were dried under low
used for digestion of samples for FAAS analyses. temperature condition to preserve and
to inhibit degradation of heat
sensitive compounds/analytes.
Fourier Transform Infra Red Spectrometer Rotary Evaporator
Conducted analysis of solid and liquid compounds. Extracts of crude oil with solvents
were dried in vacuum to recover the
oil.
Inductively Couples Plasma- Optical Emission Spectrometry Water Bath Shaker
Conducted metal analyses on aqueous samples extracted Extracted metal contents from toy
from toy samples with plastic and paint components. samples.
Knowledgeable on basic troubleshooting procedures.
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PRESENTATIONS
Symposium, “Establishment of Extraction and Conversion Protocols for Biodiesel to Maximize
By-Product Utilization and Improve Fuel Quality,” Visayas Zonal R&D Symposium and
Roadmapping, November 24, 2010.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Lectures/Seminars/Public Presentations
Dhahran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia April 7, 2014
Public Seminar on “Thermo Elemental Analysis Solutions in Oils, Petrochem, Minerals, Metals
and Polymer Application by ICP/ ICPMS & EDXRF/ WDXRF.”
Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, PHILIPPINES September 6-7, 2012
Public Seminar on “Digital Technology: It’s application to qualitative-quantitative research”.
UP Visayas, Miagao, Iloilo, PHILIPPINES May 11, 2011
Public Presentation on the topic entitled “ An analysis of the Sergested shrimp Acetes spp.
industry in the Philippines: The case of Oton, Iloilo.”
UP Visayas, Miagao, Iloilo, PHILIPPINES May 11, 2011
Public Presentation on the topic entitled “ The cost of conservation: The case of the three pilot
MPA’s of San Joaquin, Iloilo.”
UP Visayas, Miagao, Iloilo,PHILIPPINES February 22, 2011
Public Seminar on “Ergosan as Immunostimulant: Effect of dose and frequency on growth
performance, immune responses and white spot syndrome virus resistance in Tiger shrimp
PenaeusMonodon”.
UP Visayas, Miagao, Iloilo, PHILIPPINES March 24, 2011
Public Seminar on “Evaluation of different carbon sources used in the biofloc technology (BFT)
culture of Litopenaeusvannamei”.
UP Visayas, Miagao, Iloilo, PHILIPPINES March 24, 2011
Public Seminar on “ Effect of Elevated Carbon Dioxide and Phosphorus Levels on the Nitrogen
uptake, Lipid content, and Growth of Tetraselmis sp.”
UP Visayas, Miagao, Iloilo, PHILIPPINES March24, 2011
Fisheries Information Seminar Hour on “Coral Gardening”.
UP Visayas, Miagao, Iloilo, PHILIPPINES November 26, 2010
Public Seminar on “ Effects of dietary nucleotides on the immune response and growth of
juvenile pacific White shrimp Penaeusvannamei”.
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UP Visayas, Miagao, Iloilo, PHILIPPINES November 26, 2010
Public Seminar on “ Effect of bovine lactoferrin on growth, non-specific immune response and
survival of the black Tiger shrimp Penaeusmonodon challenged with white spot syndrome virus
(WSSV)”.
UP Visayas, Miagao, Iloilo, PHILIPPINES November 24, 2010
Lecture on “Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis (DGGE) and other Molecular Biological
Techniques for Bacterial Community Analysis”.
UP Visayas, Miagao, Iloilo, PHILIPPINES November 24, 2010
Talk on “Abalone culture: Philippine setting”
UP Visayas, Miagao, Iloilo, PHILIPPINES October 8, 2010
Lecture forum on “Biotechnology: In the frontier of Aquaculture and Fisheries Research”
UP Visayas, Miagao, Iloilo, PHILIPPINES October 8, 2010
Special Lecture on “Current trends in Marine Pollution and Ecotoxicology”.
UP Visayas, Miagao, Iloilo, PHILIPPINES February 2, 2010
Lecture on “Climate change adaptation in the coastal zone”.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Saudi Arabian International Chemical Sciences-American Chemical Society (SAICS-ACS)
Member, Present
Integrated Chemist of the Philippines, Panay Chapter
Member, 2004-Present
UPV Mountaineers, 2009-Present
Officer, Involves in organizing and planning for climb activities.
Greenpeace International, 2007-2009
Member, Involves in Environmental information dissemination.
UP Tubong Mindanao
Member, 2004-2009
Secretary, 2006-2009
Business Manager, 2004-2005
LANGUAGES/DIALECTS
Filipino: Native Language
English: Advanced Listener, Advanced Speaker, Advanced Reading and Writing
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COMPUTER SKILLS
Applications: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, MS Publisher, Open Office Writer, Open
Office Calc, Adobe PDF, Nitro PDF, SigmaStat, SPSS
REFERENCES
Mr. Vicente R. Elico
Toy Testing Laboratory-Dammam
Saudi Specialized Laboratories Co. - Motabaqah
Dammam, KSA
Email: *********@*********.***
Prof. Ida G. Pahila
Department of Chemistry
University of the Philippines Visayas
Miagao, Iloilo, Philippines
Email: **********@*****.***
Dr. Rex Ferdinand Traifalgar
Institute of Aquaculture
University of the Philippines Visayas
Miagao, Iloilo, Philippines
Email: ********@*****.***
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