My primary responsibility as a Senior Research Technician with Technical Biosafety Expertise is managing the CL-3 laboratory in the Faculty of Biological Sciences (FBS). This includes:● Inducting new lab users● Training users in the safe operating procedures of a CL-3 environment● Training users in the safe use of equipment under CL-3 conditions● Training users in the safe handling of Schedule 5 pathogensAlso, as the lab manager of one of the largest multi-group… Show more My primary responsibility as a Senior Research Technician with Technical Biosafety Expertise is managing the CL-3 laboratory in the Faculty of Biological Sciences (FBS). This includes:● Inducting new lab users● Training users in the safe operating procedures of a CL-3 environment● Training users in the safe use of equipment under CL-3 conditions● Training users in the safe handling of Schedule 5 pathogensAlso, as the lab manager of one of the largest multi-group laboratories in FBS including CL-1 and CL-2 labs in addition to the CL-3 lab. My responsibilities revolve around the day-to-day running of the floor.With 15 Principal Investigators (PIs) and around 100 researchers, including undergraduate and postgraduate students, and postdoctoral researchers maintaining an organised and safe lab space is a unique challenge.The main responsibilities of this role include:● Ordering and maintaining stocks of a range of consumables and chemicals● Liaising with academics and researchers to ensure the lab and available equipment meets their needs● Liaising with suppliers to arrange delivery, training, and servicing of a variety of equipment● Inducting new users and students within the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology (SMCB) into the lab including: ○ Informing them of H&S procedures and sustainable practices● Maintaining H&S records● Providing training in the use of various pieces of equipment including high-speed and ultra centrifuges, gel imaging platforms, and plate readers● Providing training in the safe handling of liquid nitrogen● Assisting with the implementation of sustainable projects in line with the schools commitmentsAs a member of the technical community within SMCB this role also includes providing flexible support to other members of SMCB based on their constantly changing needs.Additional Training Includes:● VLP Purification● ELISA● LI-COR Imaging Platform Operation● Radiation Safety Show less

As the lab manager of one of the largest multi-group laboratories in the Faculty of Biological Sciences (FBS) including 1 large BSL-1 lab, 6 BSL-2 labs, and 1 BSL-3 lab my responsibilities revolve around the day-to-day running of the floor.With 15 Principal Investigators (PIs) and around 100 researchers, including undergraduate and postgraduate students, and postdoctoral researchers maintaining an organised and safe lab space is a unique challenge.The main responsibilities of… Show more As the lab manager of one of the largest multi-group laboratories in the Faculty of Biological Sciences (FBS) including 1 large BSL-1 lab, 6 BSL-2 labs, and 1 BSL-3 lab my responsibilities revolve around the day-to-day running of the floor.With 15 Principal Investigators (PIs) and around 100 researchers, including undergraduate and postgraduate students, and postdoctoral researchers maintaining an organised and safe lab space is a unique challenge.The main responsibilities of this role include:● Ordering and maintaining stocks of a range of consumables and chemicals● Liasing with academics and researchers to perform various techniques and protocols including but not limited to: ○ Planning and preparing reagents and consumables including buffers and various mediums for sample cultures ○ Coordinating repair/maintenance of a variety of instruments including balances, centrifuges, AKTAs, etc.● Inducting new users and students within the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology (SMCB) into the lab including: ○ Informing them of H&S procedures and sustainable practices ○ Training in the use of various pieces of equipment including high-speed and ultra centrifuges, gel imaging platforms, and plate readers. ○ Training in the safe handling of liquid nitrogen● Maintaining H&S records and developing risk assessments and COSHH forms for new and existing protocols● Assisting with the implementation of sustainable projects in line with the schools commitmentsAs a member of the technical community within SMCB this role also includes providing flexible support to other members of SMCB based on their constantly changing needs.Additional Training Includes:● VLP Purification● ELISA● LI-COR Imaging Platform Operation● Radiation Safety Show less

My role as Research Laboratories Support Assistant involves the general day-to-day support of several diverse teams of research staff within the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology, allowing them to focus on their research.My responsibilities include:● Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe lab space● Maintaining stocks of chemical solutions, growth media, and protein gels ○ Including maintaining databases of chemical stocks● Ensuring equipment is well… Show more My role as Research Laboratories Support Assistant involves the general day-to-day support of several diverse teams of research staff within the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology, allowing them to focus on their research.My responsibilities include:● Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe lab space● Maintaining stocks of chemical solutions, growth media, and protein gels ○ Including maintaining databases of chemical stocks● Ensuring equipment is well maintained and decontaminated to prevent cross-contamination of samples● Maintaining inventory levels to ensure each lab is fully equipped with any consumables they may need for their experiments● Assisting with the transport of pressurised gas cylinders● Assisting the faculty with general technical support including: ○ Assisting with the decontamination and clearing of unused lab space ○ Providing support to other departments when necessaryAdditional training includes:● First Aid● Fire Warden training● Handling of GMOs● Liquid Nitrogen handling● Beckman Coulter Centrifuge Operation● Dianthus Affinity Platform Operation Show less

Throughout my time at McDonalds I took on a variety of roles and responsibilities, continuously learning new skills.Though trained on every station within the store, I largely worked in the kitchen progressing onto breakfast lead with responsibilities including:● Set-up and maintenance of equipment● Maintaining stock levels within the kitchen● Food preparationI later added storewide maintenance to my responsibilities including equipment such as:● Freezers &… Show more Throughout my time at McDonalds I took on a variety of roles and responsibilities, continuously learning new skills.Though trained on every station within the store, I largely worked in the kitchen progressing onto breakfast lead with responsibilities including:● Set-up and maintenance of equipment● Maintaining stock levels within the kitchen● Food preparationI later added storewide maintenance to my responsibilities including equipment such as:● Freezers & chillers● Beverage machines● VatsAnd a variety of other equipment required to keep the store running smoothly.When our store came in need of a delivery lead I passed on my breakfast responsibilities to other colleagues and accepted those responsibilities including:● Checking and accepting deliveries● Recording product information and codes to allow any food safety concerns to be addressed quickly and efficiently● Efficient and appropriate storage of stock● Maintaining food storage areas to ensure safety and hygiene standards were metIn addition to my primary roles I also assisted with taking, presenting, and preparing customer orders to ensure they received what they ordered, exactly how they wanted it. This also involved fielding complaints and rectifying any issues the customers faced.I was also a proud member of the Planet Champions community outreach programme helping to maintain our local environments and promoting environmental sustainability. Show less