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Leicester, GB

Leicester, United Kingdom

• Identified and actioned health and safety concerns and ensured a high level was maintained.– Ensured safety information was up to date and available to all.– Regularly checked equipment, consumables, and rooms were up.
• Managed the budget, inventory, and organisation of both scientific and general equipment.– Effectively communicated with external suppliers to discuss purchase options and acquire unusual items such as liquid nitrogen.
• Supervised the day-to-day running of the preparation room.– Delegated jobs to myself and other technician based on suitability.
• Was a main port of call for the science team, helping with any problems or queries that may have arisen.– Instructed teachers how to use equipment and carry out experiments they are unfamiliar with.– Was often required.
• Developed systems to improve all round efficiency and accuracy in the department.
• Ensured day-to-day tasks such as practical setup, delivery and clean up were done efficiently, to the teachers’ requirements and in good time.

Department Of Molecular And Cell Biology

Investigating the regulatory crosstalk between Ras signalling and the transcription factor Ebf1

• Taught C++ for Arduino to 4th year masters studentsTaught basic Python to 2nd year studentsHelped run 2nd year practical biology laboratory sessions
• Answered questions and offered advice to students
• Instructed on safe and proper use of reagents and equipment
• Maintained general laboratory health and safety

• Had a main role in organising the ‘Bio-Homecoming’ conference held by the University to promote industry to academic collaborations in biosciences
• Attended regular meetings to discuss targets and tasks
• Managed database of delegates
• Made semi-automated system to send delegates personalised emails
• Liaised with speakers regarding travel, accommodation, and event schedule
• Aided with maintenance of website, ensuring it was accurate and professional

Reading, United Kingdom

• Stress tested an unreleased consumer product
• Adhered to strict routine for testing
• Closely observed machine to determine and report any faults

Reading, United Kingdom

• Initially helped in and then managed secondary school science preparation room
• Trained new staff
• Managed inventory
• Prepared and dismantled experiments, including cleaning as required