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Hinxton, England, United Kingdom

• Curator of the Host-microbiota interactions lab’s collection of anaerobic gut commensals which involves consolidating and creating a database and now continuous safe-guarding, addition and supply. • The Sanger is primarily a genetics institute, I utilise the collection to validate genomic predictions, for example phenotyping at scale using the Omnilog for nutrient utilisation.• Creating novel methods to answer research questions and cross validate findings.• DNA extractions from faecal samples for metagenomics, long and short read sequencing of new isolates, and RNA sequencing related to metabolomics and phenotyping. • Lab and instrument maintenance, Fire Marshall etc

Milton Keynes

• Seconded as a specialist in qPCR during initial manual testing stage• Sample handling, operation of liquid handing systems including training and supervision

Waltham Uk

• As Mars Petcare’s foundational research facility I worked with cat and dog samples resulting in papers and patents, further developing products such as Dentastix; • For oral health I designed assays for bacterial adherence, measuring biofilm growth and agents’ ability to reduce plaque, including developing a patented biochemical measure of sulphur gas from bacteria causing bad breath.• For digestive health, used fermenters investigating prebiotics effect on population changes. • Troubleshooting DNA extraction towards lesser studied sample types such as plaque and implementing the epMotion liquid handling system for high throughput.• Vet diagnostics including use of the AU480 bioanalyzer, Stat prime and immunological profiling with Luminex. • As a lab owner I was responsible for upkeep of SOPs, risk assessments, training and ensuring safety standards were met, including a site lab auditing process.• LIMS administrator of sample storage and temperature monitoring systems. • Part of many groups including the engagement team and a tour guide.

Fordham

• Compiling, monitoring and distributing large collections of pathogens as part of the largest resistance surveillance programmes: BSAC, Vetpath and EASSA. • Novel and high throughput antimicrobial susceptibility methods building a strong working knowledge of CLSI, EUCAST guidelines.• Maintaining and supervision of a containment level 3 lab. • SNP analysis of cancer patient samples, and viral expression assays from extracting, amplifying and sequencing to analysis of the targeted genes. • PCR of large numbers of bacteria in surveillance of resistance genes and RT-PCR quantification of clinical trial samples for example viral loads in blood serum and remnant host cell DNA in protein-based pharmaceuticals.• Lab-lead screening urine samples for detection and storage of CMV on fibroblast cells before characterisation via plaque reduction assays. • Immunoassays to support the wider Biologicals department.• Writing study plans, reports, SOPs and proformas to GLP/GCP

Performing routine checks along a desert production line, lid seal seal, label, constituent and cleanliness assurance.

• Working in the pharmacy I supervised and was the final check of all preparations and the accompanying paperwork.• Storage and sampling, coordinating with suppliers, customers and logistics.• Writing method statements, preparation sheets and COSHH assessments.• First aider

Master'S Degree, Clinical Microbiology, Merit

NHS registered MSc Diagnostic Microbiology and Laboratory Methods, Viral Pathogenesis and Infections, Advanced Clinical Microbiology.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Biomedicine

Activities and Societies: Football, rugby, debate team