Alice Thomas

Technologist at Biorenewables Development Centre
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Credentials

  • PA1, PA6, PA11
    Lantra

Experience

  • Biorenewables Development Centre
    • United Kingdom
    • Research Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Technologist
      • Nov 2022 - Present

      Working as part of the Bioscience Innovation Team, advising both SMEs and multinational companies in plant science applications and vertical farming methods. As well as scientific consultancy I am also involved with the day-to-day operations of our microbial biotechnology laboratories and assist in a variety of projects headed by other team members. Working as part of the Bioscience Innovation Team, advising both SMEs and multinational companies in plant science applications and vertical farming methods. As well as scientific consultancy I am also involved with the day-to-day operations of our microbial biotechnology laboratories and assist in a variety of projects headed by other team members.

  • University of York
    • United Kingdom
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Vertical Farm Technician at Grow it York
      • Feb 2022 - Present

      Responsible for the running of a vertical farm in the centre of York. Ensuring crops are sown, cared for and harvested to planned timelines. Responsible for the running of a vertical farm in the centre of York. Ensuring crops are sown, cared for and harvested to planned timelines.

  • University at York
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • PHD Student
      • Sep 2017 - Jun 2022

      Researching the effects of the fertiliser polyhalite as a potassium fertiliser on growth and nutritional uptake in rice plants as well as effects on soil microbial communities. Researching the effects of the fertiliser polyhalite as a potassium fertiliser on growth and nutritional uptake in rice plants as well as effects on soil microbial communities.

  • Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University (SLCU)
    • United Kingdom
    • Research Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Laboratory Technician
      • Apr 2016 - Jul 2017

      Worked in Ottoline Leyser's research group, investigating the plasticity of response to nitrate of Arabidopsis Thaliana. Researched and developed ways to graft and phenotype Petunia plants. Operated stereo-fluorescence an confocal microscopy to identify PIN proteins in roots. Worked in Ottoline Leyser's research group, investigating the plasticity of response to nitrate of Arabidopsis Thaliana. Researched and developed ways to graft and phenotype Petunia plants. Operated stereo-fluorescence an confocal microscopy to identify PIN proteins in roots.

  • Syngenta
    • Switzerland
    • Farming
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Wheat Breeding Specialist
      • Jan 2015 - Apr 2016

      Responsible for ensuring the delivery of female CMS wheat lines through greenhouse and initial field production activities for the North European wheat breeding programmes. Developed and produced standard operating procedures for all processes relevant to the project. Trained new members of staff in all areas relevant to the project. Gained experience in the doubled haploid laboratory, conducting experiments alongside colleagues to reduce life-cycles of projects.

    • Wheat Breeding Technician
      • Aug 2012 - Jan 2015

      Managed the scheduling and organisation of the production of female CMS hybrid wheat lines for Northern Europe. Worked with the conventional wheat breeding team to coordinate work greenhouse crossing projects and phenotyping and harvesting of field trials.

    • Intern in Molecular Markers Laboratory
      • Jul 2011 - Sep 2011

      Worked through the process of receiving samples, DNA extraction, assay addition, PCR and analysis of results. Learnt to operate different machines, including dispensers and liquid handling robotic machine. Worked as a team with individuals from across Asia, increasing my understanding of different cultures and developing communication skills. Worked through the process of receiving samples, DNA extraction, assay addition, PCR and analysis of results. Learnt to operate different machines, including dispensers and liquid handling robotic machine. Worked as a team with individuals from across Asia, increasing my understanding of different cultures and developing communication skills.

Education

  • University of Bristol
    Bachelor's degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
    2009 - 2012

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