Jack Smithson Email & Phone Number

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

Thesis Title: Caged Compounds: A Novel Synthesis of Homocubane and its Analogues and Gold-(I) Catalysed Propargylation of Azinium SaltsOther Roles/Responsibilities:Mentoring MSci StudentSupervised an MSci student in their research project. Assisted in data analysis, project development and report writing, as well as improving confidence in the laboratory environment and fundamental chemistry knowledge.Demonstrator for Organic Undergraduate Teaching LaboratoriesAssisted 3rd year Organic Undergraduates in an array of projects. Encouraged deeper thinking and understanding whilst aided students with laboratory techniques. Strived to build a rapport with technicians and students alike.Senior Member of Laboratory GroupAssumed responsibility for general laboratory practise, meeting scheduling and equipment maintenance. Implemented procedural changes, improved efficiency in laboratory practises and the mentored new PhD students.Awards, Presentations and Publications:Synthesis and Catalysis Award 2nd place PGR Symposium, University of Nottingham 2024Oral Presentation at GSK Symposium, Stevenage 2022Poster Presentation at GSK Symposium, Stevenage 2021Gold(I)-Catalyzed Nucleophilic Propargylation of Azinium Ions via Hydroxydihydroazine Intermediates, J. Smithson, L. O’Brien, K. Jones, S. Argent, K. Wheelhouse, S. Woodward, K. Ermanis, H. Wai Lam (Awaiting Publication)

Daventry, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Production Manager – Responsible a team of 8 personnel on the high-performance production line. Prioritised certain work and moved staff internally to ensure our customer’s needs were met. This required speaking with the customers and taking orders and restoring a tainted relationship with our customers.Project Management - Implemented barcode scanners in the warehouse with minimal support from our software provider due to the infancy of technology from the provider. Involved in the project to install and operate a new conveyor and inflator system within the company. Other Roles Include: IT Support, Office Administration, Software Development

Banbury, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Intermittent site work all over the UK and in Northern Island and Germany, involving the maintenance and construction of laundry equipment. Also office based work where I was given many different responsibilities such as work kit compiling, managing finance, filing, couriering, and stock-taking.

Daventry, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Construction and Labouring work, involving suspended ceilings, partition walls and other building furnishings.

South Holland, Illinois, United States

I spent a period of time in America at Gurtler Inc. working in a laboratory, carrying out routine tests on textiles and chemical products, amongst site visits and general office work.

Daventry, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Shop Floor Assistant at Waitrose, involved roles such as stock rotation and customer service.

Master'S Degree, Chemistry, First Class

Activities and Societies: Represented my Hall and Society at Football and Rugby

A-Level, Chemistry, Biology, Maths And English Literature (As), A, B, B, B (Respectively)

Activities and Societies: Head Boy, Rugby Captain

Gcse, 3 Grade A*S (Including Chemistry), 6 ½ Grade As (Including Maths And English),

Activities and Societies: Regular representative for Rugby, Football, Athletics and other inter-school sports events