As an integral part of ARCITEKBio Limited, I have been the research lead on a number of projects, including COVID Recovery Challenge Fund and SMART-FIS amongst others. I specialised in fermentation and downstream processing in order to produce an alternative sweetener. I have experience in developing and optimising yeast fermentations from flasks to 50L bioreactors, with both synthetic and lignocellulosic feedstocks. I have trialled a number of downstream processing and purification methods including the use of Activated Charcoal, Ion Exchange as well as membrane separation technologies at both laboratory and pilot scales. I have designed and built a pilot scale Ion Exchange system for the purification of sugar rich syrups. I am experienced in analysing data from analytical equipment such as HPLC as well as ABER Instruments biomass probes. I have used fermentation specific software from Solaris, HEL and Iris to monitor online fermentation parameters such as pH, dissolved oxygen as well as temperature and airflow rates.Throughout my time at ARCITEKBio Ltd. I have been responsible for training a number of Research Assistants, and managing their day to day workloads to ensure timely completion of projects.I have also been the main point of contact based on site, liaising with both academics from Aberystwyth University as well as the staff at the AberInnovation facility to coordinate activities as well as ensuring compliance.I am skilled in presenting research findings with both internal members of the company as well as potential collaborators and company stakeholders.

I provided Quality Assurance for site manufacturing processes, whilst also assisting in investigations after Environmental Monitoring. I helped plan projects during scheduled shutdown periods within the production area to aid with continuous improvement. I was also responsible for the planning and organising of thorough cleaning protocols after coming out of scheduled shutdown periods. Ensure SOPs were up to date with current practices and to deliver relevant training whenever needed. Identified and solve problems related to Sterility Assurance, based on available information, using a scientific approach. Proposed and drove quality improvement initiatives on site.

I assisted the technical team with plant investigations, helping with Root Cause Analysis and CAPAs. I was also responsible for writing comprehensive reports. I worked closely with Quality Assurance, Aseptic Assurance and the technical teams. I also assisted with a number of projects during planned shutdowns to help with continuous improvement.