Meet the team - Technical Operations
Carol-Anne Smith
ARC Technical Operations Manager
Carol-Anne manages all technical operations within the ARC with a focus on research laboratories. She leads a specialist team delivering an effective and efficient technical service enabling collaborative research across the ARC.
Contact me about:
- Lab logistics, technical services, and long-term operational planning to support strategic goals.
- Health, safety, and regulatory compliance within the research environment
- Facilitating effective collaborations between researchers
Dr Joseph Steel
ARC Technical Operations Lead
Joe manages technical aspects of research laboratories, shared facilities and infrastructure on behalf of the Technical Operations Manager
Contact me about:
- ARC laboratory equipment maintenance and compliance
- Specialist technical advice, training, and user support on ARC research equipment
- Core equipment health and safety
Kelly Hawkins
ARC Technical Operations Assistant
Kelly manages specified shared laboratories and facilities, including cell culture laboratories and the MakerSpace, in addition to overseeing ARC washroom operations.
Contact me about:
- ARC lab services and charges
- Shared cell culture facilities
- ARC MakerSpace
David Tehrani
ARC Stores Manager
David manages all aspects of the ARC Store.
Contact me about:
- ARC specialist waste management and sustainability
- ARC compressed gas ordering and safety
- Courier shipments of research material
David McCann
ARC Stores Assistant
David supports all activities of the ARC Store
Contact me about:
- ARC deliveries and collections
- In-building deliveries
- Courier shipments of research material
Sepideh Sandoghchi
ARC Laboratory Assistant
Sepi is responsible for day-to-day running of the ARC glasswash and sterilisation facility.
Contact me about:
- Autoclaving (sterilisation or biological waste disposal)
- Laboratory glasswashing
- Lab coat laundry