Michael Fraylich
Organised and reliable professional with experience across education, laboratory, and technical environments
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Colloid scientist with doctoral-level expertise in thermally active polymer dispersions, biomedical materials, and tissue engineering. Specialist in environmentally controlled electron microscopy (ESEM) with instructor-level proficiency in SEM, TEM, and AFM. Hands-on experience across the full characterisation stack — from rheology and dynamic light scattering to polymer synthesis (RAFT/ATRP) and cell culture.
Track record of designing and building bespoke research hardware (microfluidic chambers, bioreactors, automation systems) from concept through to fabrication using Fusion360 and university maker-space facilities.
Experience
Product Design Engineer at Engitix Ltd (2018-11 – 2020-08)
Designed and manufactured bespoke microfluidic chambers for cell-based assays from concept to working prototype using Fusion360; fabricated custom parts at UCL Maker Space. Automated legacy laboratory instrumentation by specifying and integrating control systems — expanding throughput and reducing manual operation. Designed and built bioreactor systems from a mix of commercial and custom-manufactured components.
Acted as Operations Officer, H&S Officer, Fire Warden, and technical advisor to senior leadership.
Laboratory Technician at Barnet and Southgate College (2017-09 – 2018-10)
Provided technical support for teaching and research labs; prepared reagents, maintained equipment, managed chemical inventory.
Laboratory Technician / First-Aider (Part-time) at London Academy (2013-05 – 2017-02)
Prepared equipment and reagents for practical science classes; maintained labs and chemical stores. Operated as school first-aider; held Enhanced DBS.
Laboratory Technician / Instructional Assistant at Richmond University (2011-01 – 2012-12)
Prepared solutions and maintained labs for undergraduate teaching; managed H&S for the science department including chemicals, radioactives, and compressed gases.
Postdoctoral Research Associate at King's College London, Dept. of Imaging Science, Guy's Hospital (2012-11 – 2013-05)
Developed a pH-gelling polymer system as a carrier for radioactive copper-64 (⁶⁴Cu) for PET cancer imaging. Integrated polymer chemistry with radiochemistry workflows across departmental collaborators.
PhD: Biomedical Material Science, Engineering & Polymer Chemistry at University of Manchester (2006-01 – 2010-12)
Thesis: Thermally active colloidal dispersions as injectable cell delivery vehicles. Supervisor: Prof. Brian R. Saunders. Specialist in biocompatible thermally active colloidal gels/dispersions; nanoparticle synthesis; polymer synthesis via RAFT, ATRP, and FRP techniques. Two first-author publications; four further co-authored papers; presented at two UK Polymer Colloids Forums.
Education
PGCE Secondary Science (Physics) in Physics – University of Manchester (2022-01 – 2023-12)
PhD in Biomedical Material Science, Engineering & Polymer Chemistry – University of Manchester (2006-01 – 2010-12)
BSc Hons in Biomedical Material Science and Engineering – University of Manchester (2003-01 – 2006-12)
