Growth, production and purification of proteins using automated liquid handling platforms, mainly Hamilton robots.Familiarity with aseptic technique,SDS-PAGE, capillary gel electrophoresis, cloning techniques, flow cytometry, isolation of DNA, PCR.Working under ISO accreditation, within QMS and following SOPs, policies and protocols.Use of Microsoft Office,LIMS and ELN daily.Use, maintenance and troubleshooting for Hamiltons, including basic programming.General lab duties including maintenance of equipment, reagent/buffer preparation, waste disposal and arranging servicing of equipment.Strong time management and organisation skills.Team worker, contributed to regular scheduling meetings. Trainer, laboratory Health and Safety auditor and committee member, COSHH reviewer, Fire Warden.Budget holder.

Provided clinical and administrative support to the Dental Surgeon and Practice.

Multi-disciplined, non-reporting Forensic Scientist with over ten years experience. Biology and Chemisty skills including fibres, glass/particulates, footwear, FDR scene work, blood, semen and saliva. Mentoring and informal training experience.Participated in best practice and process change groups.

Provided clinical, administrative and hygiene support to the Dental Surgeon. Assisted in dental procedures and patient care.Dental surgery now trading as Ashby Dental under new management, as both previous owners are now retired.