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Service of IVF laboratories around the UK and Europe.Trained in Origio, K-Systems and Research Instruments' equipment and the BT37 Incubators from Planer.Equipment includes Class 1 and Class 2 Safety Cabinets, Benchtop Incubators, Heated surfaces and the Integra micromanipulatorService and replace mechanical moving parts, electrical components and HEPA filters

North East England, Scotland, Ireland

Learned new sales skills in dual role of Account Manager and Applications for The North East, Scotland and Ireland.Involved in the launch of 2 new Molecular IVD Instruments - QIAstat-Dx and NeuMoDxResponsible for first Capex of QIAstat-Dx instruments in UKPresented these new solutions to Clinicians and Laboratory Managers one-to-one, at group presentations and at Conferences.Placed 7 QIAstat-Dx instruments for evaluation in my territory, installed and trained customers, set expectations with customers for a successful evaluation.Negotiated Pricing with procurement during Annual Pricing adjustment

United Kingdom And Ireland

Troubleshooting, Applications, Training and Demonstrations of Quantiferon, an Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) to measure Cell Mediated Immune Response to TB, CMV and other antigens.Customers include NHS/ Hospitals (Immunology, Microbiology and Serology), Private Labs and CRO’sSupport UK Sales team and occasionally EMEA; including the Netherlands, France, Italy, Morocco and South Africa

North East England

This position was part-time when required around my full-time position.I used my passion for video games to improve my brand development, marketing, networking and public relation skills. This role involved:Face to face demonstrations & tutoring of relevant video games and hardware to consumers, delivered at events around the North East.Delivering key messages to consumers and clients alike. Generating feedback to improve future experiences for upcoming campaigns to Event Manager .Campaigns include;Made for Play Summer TourNew Nintendo 3DS LaunchMajora's Mask 3D and Monster Hunter 4Mario Summer Tour 2015Super Mario Odyssey Launch

Boldon, Tyne And Wear

Reporting to the Head of Department. Lead cross-functional analytical validation projects for Class2 automated IVD.Generation of validation protocols and reports as part of the design documentation process. Analysis of Chemilumiescent immunological assay data and result interpretation. Collaboration with external R&D partners. Creation of internal training presentations, handouts and instructional videos. Chairing of cross-functional team meetings and international conference calls.

Analytical validation of hardware and software upgrades to Class 2 automated IVDSupporting development of Class 2 automated IVD from feasibility to launch.Contribution to Product Design meetings and departmental R&D meetings.Involved in multi-site, cross functional projectsTraining of in-house and external R&D staff in use and maintenance of automated analyser.Generation of validation protocols and reports as part of the design documentation process.Maintenance of automated diagnostic systems, stock control and general laboratory activities.Use of French language to work with French and Belgian colleagues.Secondment to French site for one month.Qualified to PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner.

Working to UKAS accredited SO/IEC 17025 standards in a start-up contract microbiological testing laboratoryWriting of SOPs for traditional food microbiological detection while following British and European standardsPerformance of proprietary PCR-based rapid detection methods for food pathogensPerformance of Real Time PCR to detect GMO material in whole foods.Performance of contract research projects.Use of 16s rDNA gene sequencing to identify unknown organismsInvolved in maintenance and use of automated gene sequencerCultured reference strains for the purpose of internal quality controlCalibration and maintenance of incubators, thermometers, pipettes and other laboratory equipment

Working to UKAS accredited ISO/IEC 17025standards in a well-established contract microbiological testing laboratoryPractical knowledge of sample reception, media preparation, plating techniques and interpretation of resultsTraining of new staff to SOPs, and involvement in quality assurance schemesReleased testing reports to clients, and discussed results and suitable testing suitesInvolved in maintenance of routine quality control checks of lab cleanliness and equipmentWorked weekends to cover every 1 in 5 weekends

Nancy, France

Acquired basic DNA manipulation techniques, SDS-PAGE, Northern Blotting, Western Blotting. Fluent knowledge of the French language gained, included supervision of 2 French students. Proofread academic papers written in English by French colleagues.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Applied Microbiology

Physics, Biology And Chemistry A-Levels