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Personal profile

Initially qualified as a science teacher before becoming aware of a natural passion and ability for bio-analytical lab work during masters. Recently assisted Dr Richard Bingham at the University of Huddersfield in his research into Human H factor protein. This gained me Substantial experience at working to specific guidelines with scientific and technical information to produce valid and consistent results as well as becoming used to working proactively to solve problems individually as well as part of a team. A confident, positive and self-motivated person who enjoys working and interacting with people from all walks of life. Has a well developed communication and active listening skills gained through delivery of teaching and different management roles. At the present time I write regular articles for living magazine focusing on current scientific developments and general interest areas.

Skills overview

v Able to effectively prioritize and multi-task whilst managing a number of given projects.

v Works well under pressure and committed to producing high standards of work.

v Able to set and work to targets and deadlines.

v IT literate with an extensive knowledge of Microsoft word, Excel, Access, Publisher, PowerPoint, and email. As well as statistical programmes such as Minitab and SPSS

Techniques with practical experience of HPLC GC-MS MS NMR CZE SEM ICP-OES FLOURESCENT MARKERS GC MALDI-TOF EMGCAPILLARY/ GEL ELECTROPHORESIS FPLC ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE

Education and training

v 2010 Learndirect.co.uk

Short courses in ‘Project management’, ‘producing project reports’ and ‘how to be an effective team member’

v 2008-2009 Huddersfield university Msc Analytical Bioscience- covering molecular medicine, advanced separation techniques, analytical toxicology, NMR, MS, biochemical methods, advanced methods in organics, fundamentals and data treatment and analysis. My final project was Structural studies in human H factor.

v 2006-2007 DFEES Vision2learn NCFE Levels 1 & 2 in IT covering all Microsoft programmes and programming.

v 2004-2005 Bradford University PGCE Post Graduate Certificate in Education, qualified to teach science to 11-19 year olds.

v 2001-2004 Huddersfield University Bsc (HONS) Human Biology covering anatomy and physiology, statistics, biochemistry, chemistry, evolution, genomics, cancer and illness, molecular medicine, human ecology, computing for applied sciences, epidemiology, cell biology, genetics and evolution, viruses and antibiotics, food and nutrition, biology of disease, piblic health, case studies in biological sciences, biological macromolecules and ethics. My final project was using EMG to measure muscle changes to aerobic training

Professional courses and training

v 2008 Basic food hygiene (Burger King)

v 2007 Basic management training (Burger King)

v 2005 learning styles, lesson planning, running safe lab investigations, (through Rhodesway High School)

Employment history

Oct 2008- present Huddersfield University Research assistant This role was split into a number of different area through- out the university. Originally, to work individually and as part of a small team for Dr Richard Bingham to attempt to isolate and purify specific sushi domains on human H factor. Specific techniques are SDS PAGE, FPLC, Aseptic technique and a variety of protein expression and purification techniques. I achieved an optimized SOP which is now being used by a PhD student. I then went on to worked as a Lab demonstrator and tutor and personal tutor for a number of undergraduates. My job was to assist a number of Autistic and special need pupils in their own final year project planning and carrying out their research.

2007-Present Waterstones, Huddersfield Book seller I worked in a variety of roles in this position. I was Involved in all aspects of customer care, cash handling, book ordering from external suppliers, stock control, receiving and returning sock. I Developed and maintained a new storage system which gained regional praise.

1999- 2005/ 2006-2008 Burger king, Huddersfield Senior shift manager and training officer Responsible for the day to day running of the business in a smooth and efficient manner ensuring a good quality of customer service. I was influential in implementing a companywide training programme

· Working to meet targets and deadlines in a pressured environment.

· All financial aspects relating to the day to day business.

· Liaising with external personnel of other companies in the maintenance of the building and equipment.

2005-2006 Rhodesway high school, Bradford Teacher of science Taught students from year 7 through to 6^th form, in addition to teaching duties also involved in ;

· Part of a working party to write a scheme of work for the implementation of the new G.C.S.E. structure.

· Organised and lead a successful inter-school quiz.

· Created an excel spreadsheet to monitor and record the grades of over 1500 pupils.

Interests

I enjoy travelling and exploring other countries and cultures. In recent years I have visited Australia, the USA, the Far East and Europe. These cultural experiences have given me enrichment to my professional life and a social integration with people from different walks of life. I like to keep active and I am currently participating at the gym, Spanish classes, tai kwon do classes and Latin American dancing in my spare time.

personal statement

I have recently completed a masters in Analytical Bioscience at the University of Huddersfield. I am currently looking for lab based work. This is because I really enjoy working in the lab and I have a passion for it. I feel that I would be ideal for this role, because with my diverse range of skills I feel I could make a real impact in this position.

I pride my-self on my work ethic, attention to detail and organisational skills, I feel this is essential for this role because it enables me to adapt to and maximize my effectiveness in any role or position. I feel one of my positives is my wide range of life skills which is an advantage in any role enabling me to have transferrable skills in almost every situation I am placed in allowing me to work efficiently and use my initiative when it comes to problem solving. I feel exceptionally comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously with different outcomes and deadlines and I have developed the skills necessary in order to meet them. I have completed several courses outside of academia in order to increase my range of base skills, including; computer programming, Microsoft office Programme use, project management, writing project reports, managing crisis situations, team work and team leading. I would describe my-self as a people person and I relish the challenges of working in a team with a wide range of people from different backgrounds.

I have also developed a strong focus on delivering highly accurate research (to GCLP) to strict timetables whilst working as a research assistant for Dr Richard Bingham at the University of Huddersfield. The aim of this research project was to isolate and purify three different SCR domains on Human Factor H protein. I was involved in every stage of the project from planning to execution. I managed to achieve a successful method for the protein extraction was designed, optimized and validated. A main part of this work was producing repeated and reliable biological measurements. This time offered me a real chance at developing my research skill in the lab. As part of my role I was required to manage my own individual part of the lab, ordering consumables and helping maintain equipment. I was also in charge of health and safety, risk assessment and COSHH for this area. I gained extensive experience of working both individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team to work towards a common goal and regularly present results and feedback to them. I became adept at doing this in a concise and clear manner both verbally and on paper.

Whilst working as a research assistant I became highly competent at working to efficiently, accurately and precisely to various protocols and standard operating procedures. As part of the project I was required to produce many batches of e.coli initially using culture dishes, store them, and maintaining them whilst using aseptic technique. After experiments were completed I was required to autoclave glassware and safely dispose of disposables. I would feel confident doing that again. I was also required to liaise with various departments and in order to predict and maintain stock levels of many consumables within the micro-biology lab. Throughout the project I was also required to keep a large amount of highly detailed notes and other paperwork.

As a senior shift manager and training officer health and safety and equipment maintenance was one of my primary day-to-day tasks. Daily records needed to be kept and problems reported immediately. I feel the skills that I developed there would be easily transferrable to other positions.