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Sebastian Flynn-Roach

New York,NY

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Laboratory & Safety Manager

SOSV/HAX Tech Startup Accelerator
Newark, NJ
09.2023 - Current
  • Manages the HAX Startup Laboratory and oversees all safety programs, supervising engineering companies building new robotics, sensors, connectivity, electronics, critical materials, and industrial processes for climate and biotechnology prototypes and applications
  • Develops and implements laboratory safety and regulatory compliance protocols to ensure compliance with OSHA Right-to-Know, EPA/RCRA, DOT, and NJDEP regulations
  • Manages the hazardous materials program (hazardous chemicals and universal waste) to ensure facility compliance with disposal and DOT/IATA shipping regulations

Senior Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

Columbia University Medical Center
New York, NY
08.2021 - 09.2023
  • Reported directly to the EH&S Assistant Vice President and oversaw EH&S operations across 700+ Columbia University research laboratories
  • Supervised six EH&S Safety Officers to lead activities, including Laboratory safety inspections, hazard evaluations, risk assessments, chemical fume hood testing, radiation safety audits
  • Developed and managed the Medical Center's laboratory safety programs, including respiratory protection, biological safety and animal care (IACUC/IBC), ionizing radiation safety, chemical exposure/risk assessments, and hazardous waste/materials management

Senior Safety Advisor, Environmental Health & Safety

Columbia University Medical Center
New York, NY
02.2018 - 08.2021
  • Conducted hazardous materials operations, including waste collection, EPA manifest signing, chemical shipping, and universal waste compliance inspections
  • Performed safety inspections/audits, IH equipment testing/calibration, and risk assessments
  • Provided technical guidance and training to research staff on experimental methods, safety protocols, and standard laboratory practices

Laboratory Analyst

SGS Galson
East Syracuse , NY
06.2016 - 07.2017
  • Performed acid digestion and quantitative analysis of metals in client samples (filters, wipes, and paints) according to OSHA/NIOSH protocols
  • Generated preliminary reports for clients containing data results, permissible exposure limits and accuracy statements and provided such reports in a 5-day turnaround time.
  • Participated in continuing method developments for improved analyses including spectral interference studies, limit of quantification studies and matrix desorption studies.
  • Performed quarterly sampling, analysis, and verification of the laboratory and equipment to maintain a hazard-free, contamination-free, OSHA-regulated, and AIHA-compliant environment.
  • Firmly documented all protocols performed on samples during analysis via LIMS including reagents/standards use, acid matrix used, referenced method and any/all anomalies associated with the given samples.

Graduate Assistant

SUNY Oswego Fitness Centers
Oswego, NY
08.2015 - 05.2016
  • Served as a laboratory instructor for upper-division chemistry sections that routinely taught experimental techniques such as nucleic acid extraction, enzyme kinetics, basic cell culturing, protein quantification assays, and basic organic synthesis
  • Responsible for handling/transporting chemicals and properly disposing of hazardous wastes as per requested by the chemistry department
  • Routinely ensured that all laboratory equipment was calibrated and handled properly by students
  • Responsible for updating and maintaining official student records such as laboratory report results, attendance, and final grades
  • Regularly participated in faculty-wide meetings which covered experimental manual procedures, safety training, and the assignment of other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the chemistry department

Education

Master of Science - Chemistry

SUNY Oswego
New York

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

SUNY Oswego
New York

Timeline

Laboratory & Safety Manager

SOSV/HAX Tech Startup Accelerator
09.2023 - Current

Senior Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

Columbia University Medical Center
08.2021 - 09.2023

Senior Safety Advisor, Environmental Health & Safety

Columbia University Medical Center
02.2018 - 08.2021

Laboratory Analyst

SGS Galson
06.2016 - 07.2017

Graduate Assistant

SUNY Oswego Fitness Centers
08.2015 - 05.2016

Master of Science - Chemistry

SUNY Oswego

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

SUNY Oswego

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