About
Summary
I am currently a masters student and had previously spent the past 21 months working for Ipsen Biopharm Ltd. During this time I worked in the Analytical Development and Formulation Development departments. Within these departments I was primarily working on Botulinum Neurotoxins A and E using the SDS-PAGE, Fluorescent Spectrometry and Protein Purification. During my time in Analytical Development I worked on the analytical methods BoTest and Total Organic Carbon (TOC).
Whilst at Ipsen I volunteered as the department safety representative. This role involved looking out for potential hazards within the work environment, checking to see if chemicals are REACH compliant and attending quarterly health and safety rep meetings.
In the past I have had experience in Gas Chromatography and the maintenance and calibration of the protein purification system ӒKTA. I have also had some training in both the Western Blot and Rheophoresis test methods.
I have experience of working in a hospital laboratory whilst on a student placement. This was within the toxicology department and also some time in the protein department. This involved testing patient samples to a tight time schedule.
I am a hard and conscientious worker with good attention to detail and I am passionate about what I do.
Positions
Analytical and Formulation Development Technical Scientist I Mar 2014 - Dec 2015
Worked within the Analytical and Formulation Development departments at Ipsen Biopharm Ltd on a fixed term contract.
Responsibilities and training included:
• Assisting in the research and method development of Botulinum Neurotoxin A and E by performing protein purification, SDS-PAGE, and fluorescence spectroscopy within a biological containment level three laboratory. This included accurately recording data in my laboratory book.
• Responsible for collaboratively completing Ipsen protocols and reports for Botulinum Neurotoxin A and E.
• Running the BoTest (A/E Botulinum Neurotoxin Detection Kit) safely and efficiently, while recording the data clearly in the master record.
• Between 30th November - 4th December 2015 I went to Switzerland and attended the seminar “Use of Fluorescence Spectroscopy in the Study of Drugs, Proteins and Membranes and New Methods to Study Aggregation and Particulate Matter in Biopharmaceuticals” hosted by Professor Tudor Arvinte, University of Geneva.
• Becoming a trainer for the Total Organic Carbon analyser. I taught my colleagues how to operate the analyser safely and efficiently, how to write up the data and how to create and store TOC standards.
• Health and safety representative on behalf of Formulation Development. My role involved inspecting the laboratory for hazards and recording the hazards onto the database. I also inspected the health and safety equipment (for example, eyewash stations) to see if it needed repairing or if it was out of date. I attended quarterly meetings discussing health and safety issues.
Analytical Technician May 2013 - Dec 2013
Worked in the Analysis department within Abbott Laboratories diagnostic division temporarily for seven months on contract. Responsibilities included:
• Running and helping to run a variety of tests such as gel permeation chromatography (HPLC), rheophoresis and SDS-PAGE.
• Creating buffers used in testing such as sodium azide for high/low level quantification, running buffer for SDS-PAGE, and phosphate buffered saline for gel permeation chromatography.
• Being proactive, efficient, and accurate when writing up manufacturing documents.
• Operating, maintaining, and calibrating scientific equipment before the test processes are run, complying with GMP checks.
Education
University of Sheffield 2016 - 2017
Field of study: Molecular Medicine
Degree: Masters
Currently studying for my Masters at the University of Sheffield; Medical School. It is a full time course running from September 2016 to September 2017. Modules include:
• From Genome to Gene Function.
• Human Gene Bioinformatics.
• Human Disease Genetics.
• Modulating Immunity.
• Research Literature Review.
Anglia Ruskin University 2008 - 2012
Field of study: Biomedical Science
Degree: BSc
Modules include:
• Clinical Immunology
• Microbial Pathogenicity
• Physiology of Organ Systems
• Principles of Pathology
• Biomeasurement
• Core Biology
Undergraduate Project: “Is there a Relationship between Percentage Recovery and Prolactin Concentration after Polyethylene Glycol Precipitation?”
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