Mauricio Montano-Rendon Email & Phone Number

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Within the Trust, I work in the Sheffield Diagnostic Genetic Service, which offers diagnostic testing for genetic conditions affecting neonates, children and adults. I am part of a team of Genetic Technologists who provide technical and analytical support to Clinical Scientists. As part of the molecular genetics team, I carry out DNA library preparation and DNA sequencing. I am responsible, in particular, for conducting the laboratory work associated with the high-throughput sequencing of DNA using Ion Torrent technologies and for the initial analysis of results generated in this process. In addition, I interpret and report Sanger sequencing results on a first line basis. It also my duty to keep a clear and accurate records of my work in a Laboratory Information Management System, a web-based software used to manage the processing, storage and analysis of patient-related information generated in the laboratory. Training colleagues in practical skills is also one of my duties.

London, United Kingdom

I delivered one-to-one tutoring sessions to three students separately. Two of them were preparing for their Science GCSE. The other student was preparing for his Biology A Level. The teaching not only involved the revision of the course contents, but also the training on study and exam techniques. My students' feedback was very positive, including comments such as "the best tutor I've ever had by far" and "your professionalism and friendly manner helped the student more than I can tell you". I tutored for over 50 hours.

London, United Kingdom

I taught three tutoring sessions at Greig City Academy, London. I delivered each session to two different students every time. They were preparing for their Biology GCSE. These sessions were organised by Generating Genius, a charity that works with young people who have a keen interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and are academically able. I contributed towards their aim of supporting groups that are particularly underrepresented in STEM, formed by students from low income families, or those who would be the first in their family to go to university. Although my participation was brief, it enriched my experience.

London, United Kingdom

One of my duties was to prepare the equipment and make up the solutions used in the school science practical lessons. I was responsible as well for keeping an inventory of equipment and chemicals. I also conducted periodic health and safety checks on laboratories, prep rooms and chemical stores. These checks included ensuring that fume cupboards worked properly and that first aid kits were complete and up-to-date. Other core activities included delivery and collection of material from classrooms, general laboratory cleaning, safe disposal of waste materials and organising and storing chemicals and equipment.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

I engaged in a wide range of activities in this role. I participated in more than ten university open days where I was responsible for explaining to prospective students and their parents some of the different subjects taught in the biology and zoology undergraduate programmes. This involved leading tours of a research laboratory and a zoology museum with a teaching focus. I also supervised zoology undergraduates during a field course to a nature reserve. Here, I led an activity that consisted in bird species identification in ponds of different sizes to understand the relationship between species richness and surface area. The students successfully completed the activity.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

My role was to run short problem-solving tutorials for undergraduate teams. These covered a range of questions posed by students including science, team working, presentation skills and video making. By taking an active part as a facilitator I contributed to the Faculty of Science’s teaching and research roles. Breaking Boundaries was a programme designed to help undergraduates in their first year to appreciate what scientific research takes place at the university and how it is relevant to the wider community. The objective was to improve their understanding of research in science, and to enhance their employability skills, such as team work, communication and problem solving.

Mexico City, Mexico

As an ornithologist of a scientific collection, I was responsible for various activities such as species identification, counting, specimen collection, taxidermy, tissue collection and specimen labelling. The main achievement of the project was the procurement of new records of marine and aquatic birds in Western Mexico. The National Commission for Knowledge and Use of Biodiversity funded the project. The project leader was Dr Patricia Ramírez Bastida, from Faculty of Higher Studies Iztacala.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Evolutionary Biology

Activities and Societies: Research seminars coordinator (2013–2015); Scientific journal club leader (2014–2015); Learning facilitator.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Biology, First-Class Honours (9.59/10)

Activities and Societies: Member of the Faculty of Sciences Diving Team (2007–2011) Modules taken in this programme include subjects.