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Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Coordinated and completed routine analysis of several analytical methods, balancing workload, instrument availability and staff resources to ensure sample analysis met deadlines and was completed within stability windows.Responsible for routine instrument maintenance for LC-MS (QQQ) and GC-FID, and troubleshooting in instances of instrument malfunction and poor performance.Took a continuous improvement approach to analytical methods, delivering redevelopment and testing to improve efficiency, quality, and health and safety - such as testing to establish the stability lifetime of extracted samples.Trained staff on laboratory extraction techniques and instrument operation and maintenance.Improved quality procedures through active monitoring. Completed investigations following incidences of non-conforming work and implemented resulting actions.Instigated a culture of health and safety improvement within the team as a health and safety representative through mutual challenging and setting high standards.

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Completed routine organics analysis of samples on a range of environmental liquid, solid and biota samples. I undertook liquid-liquid and solid-liquid sample extractions and sample clean-up using SPE techniques, filtration and centrifuge separation. Prepared samples were analysed using gas chromatography and liquid chromatography with variety of detection methods including flame ionisation detection and triple quadrupole mass spectrometry.Maintained quality processes in an ISO17025 accredited laboratory.Managed results and recorded sample deviations using a Laboratory Information Management System.Continuously improved health, safety and wellbeing environment and procedures. As a health and safety representative I met with the site H&S manager, the management team and other reps routinely to improve our standards. I undertook active monitoring to identify opportunities for improvement and build on them.

Exeter, England, United Kingdom

Completed routine analysis of short-stability samples in high-throughput tests. As part of the inorganics team I was responsible for nutrients analysis using Thermo Gallery Plus instruments, as well as suspended solids analysis.Maintained quality processes in an ISO17025 accredited laboratory.Managed results and recorded sample deviations using a Laboratory Information Management System.Continuously improved health, safety and wellbeing environment and procedures. As a health and safety representative I met with the site H&S manager, the management team and other reps routinely to improve our standards. I undertook active monitoring to identify opportunities for improvement and build on them.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Module leader for two Foundation Year chemistry courses and teaching second year chemistry tutorials, covering for a leave of absence.Responsible for selecting, structuring, delivering and assessing material for a foundation year course. Drew up a syllabus based on undergraduate course prerequisites, A level content and prior FY materials, delivered a series of lectures and workshops to teach the content, and assessed the students learning outcomes by class test and exam.Directed a research project course, organising the module and supporting students in researching topics and report writing. Students were then assessed via written report and presentations. Over 90% of students were successful.Lead second year inorganic chemistry tutorials, collecting work, marking and then covering material to correct misunderstandings and explain topics.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Responsible for researching, writing, shooting, and editing videos within the school of Chemistry, utilising traditional video, first person and 360° technology. Videos for public engagement, teaching and fundraising were produced in collaboration with teaching and research staff.First person videos were produced for undergraduate orientation prior to their first university laboratory experience and to provide immersive practical demonstrations, both for undergraduates and for A level chemistry students completing their Common Practical Assessment Criteria. A first person laboratory orientation video made 95% of students feel more confident in new laboratory facilites.360° video was used in outreach to provide science pupils and prospective undergraduates insight into university research, showing them the environment and some of the apparatus used within the department.

Msci, Chemistry With Study Abroad, First Class (Hons)

Activities and Societies: Vocal Group, Musical Theatre Society, Triathlon Club

Chemistry - Study Abroad Exchange

Activities and Societies: Canoe Club, Tramping (Hiking) Club