Using LIMS to log samples into the database.Labelling samples as they arrive and storing samples, rinse waters and swabs correctly. Organising the department workload to analysts so work gets done in a effective and timely manner. Training of new analysts to a high standard.Checking analysts work (PCR and ELISA) to ensure all quality criteria has passed. Dealing with any results that show anomalies. Reporting of results to clients.Liaising with clients with any of their queries (via telephone and email).Creating internal (in-house) quality controls.Creating purchase orders to purchasing equipment, ELISA/PCR kits and consumables. Taking part in validation methods to develop ongoing and new methodology within the department.Calibration and maintenance of equipment. Using diagnostics (ELISA and PCR) to determine the presence of allergen and meat species in food, rinse waters and swabs. Ensuring overall flow of the department runs smoothly and to a high standard following the companies quality management system.

Using diagnostic techniques (PCR and ELISA) in an UKAS accredited laboratory.Determination of allergen and meat species presence within food, rinse water and swabs.Calibration and maintenance of equipment.Cleaning and keeping tidy ensuring no cross contamination occurs.Completing internal and external quality assurance schemes.

Working in an UKAS accredited laboratory testing food samples for the determination of vitamin c, nitrite and nitrate content via HPLC and UV/Vis spectrophotometry. Various other testing for food nutritional information. Calibration and maintenance of pipettes, pH meter, balances, HPLC and spectrophotometer. Performed an extraction process and analysed results using computer software.Completed internal and external quality assurance schemes. I always complied with the management/quality system ensuring testing was completed to the highest standard.

I worked as a cashier and sales assistant in the men’s department, with experience in organising deliveries. I became one of the top-rated cashiers and received four staff awards for selling product of the week items and providing excellent customer service. I have participated in charity events, raising money for Alder Hey Hospital and the NSPCC. I have demonstrated excellent communication skills while helping customers on the shop floor and when completing transactions at the checkout. Working at Matalan has evolved my team player skills, as the team must meet weekly company targets. I helped accomplish this by persuading the highest number of customers to download the Matalan mobile app in a week.