◆ Profile
About
From laboratory demonstrator to analytical chemist — a career built across two countries and two degrees in chemistry.
Biography
I'm a forward-thinking analytical chemist with hands-on experience in analytical techniques, data collection, equipment maintenance, and research across both academic and industry settings.
My path has taken me from teaching secondary school chemistry in Sri Lanka, to a Master's in Chemistry at Flinders University researching energy storage materials, to my current role as an Analytical Chemist at BJP Laboratories in Queensland — running LC, LC-MS, FTIR, and UV-Vis analysis under GMP and TGA compliance.
Vision & mission
Applying innovative analytical techniques and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance laboratory efficiency, data accuracy, and regulatory compliance — while continuing research into practical, low-cost materials for energy storage.
Career timeline
Feb 2016 – Feb 2017
Laboratory Demonstrator
University of Kelaniya · Sri Lanka
Mar 2017 – Nov 2017
Research and Development Officer
Samson International PLC · Sri Lanka
Dec 2017 – Dec 2021
Science Tutor (Part time)
Sirasa Education Institute · Galle, Sri Lanka
Sep 2019 – Dec 2019
Science Teacher
Nabadawa Sri Sumangala Secondary School · Galle, Sri Lanka
Jan 2020 – Aug 2022
Science Teacher
Thalapalakanda Secondary School · Deniyaya, Sri Lanka
Jul 2024 – Oct 2024
Research Assistant
Flinders University · Adelaide, SA
Oct 2024 – Present
Analytical Chemist
BJP Laboratories · Yatala, QLD