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• Designed and ran experiments for determining various physical properties of novel compounds• Organised and planned experiments to ensure maximum utilisation of time• Worked out of normal hours to increase output of results• Met regularly with supervisors and clients to provide updates on progress• Prepared written and verbal reports to present to clients

• Demonstrated weekly in first year chemistry laboratory classes of 16 students• Delivered the introduction to the experiments• Explained and demonstrated the appropriate scientific methodologies and use of equipment • Answered student questions • Marked and provided feedback on weekly laboratory reports• Received a special mention from the first year chemistry coordinator for a high standard of teaching, as reported by my students

• Installed wood heaters to their appropriate testing parameters, prepare the fuel, run tests, and calculate the thermal efficiency and particulate emissions of each heater• Operated gantries, power saws and other potentially hazardous equipment• Worked safely with and around stamp and role presses to briquette various materials• Undertook my own analysis project on a range of BBQ fuels and firelighters provided by a client, for which I was entirely responsible for both the testing and writing of the report• Regularly worked outside of normal hours in order to allow the heater to be tested continuously over the course of a given week

• Sampled flue gas for various compounds at different points of a pilot CO2 Post Combustion Capture (PCC) plant• Maintained the parameters of the sample flow, such as temperature and flow rate, throughout the day• Thoroughly cleaned glassware to prevent sample contamination• Prepared samples for analysis• Worked in a rudimentary laboratory, which required the ability to react quickly and to improvise solutions to unforseen issues

• Responsible for managing each member of the team (four employees)• Organised the roster for tasks and responsibilities to be completed by everyone• Interacted with school aged children and adults in a professional manner• Maintained appropriate hygiene standards in the kitchen and dining hall• Maintained the bedrooms and dining hall to an acceptably neat and tidy standard

• Responsible for cleaning all dishes and cooking equipment efficiently• Performed basic food preparation• Required to work effectively with professionals in a fast paced and stressful environment