Experience

Medical Devices

• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Research Scientist

  • Nov 2014 - Present

  Reporting to the Technical Research Director • To be involved in research and development work to support the Companies products and activities • To help plan and execute scientific experiments and analyse the results obtained • To prepare reports and publications • To organise, plan and prioritise work schedule • To provide back-up for routine QC Physical and Mechanical testing of materials - eg tensile strength, hardness, impact testing. Testing raw materials for quality, and evaluating potential new raw materials for suitability • Liaising with quality/regulatory and production personnel to solve process and production issues, working closely with manufacturing department • To be responsible for the smooth running of the laboratory • To maintain confidentiality at all times Show less



Dermal Technology Laboratory Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Laboratory Technician

  • Jan 2013 - Present

  To undertake in vitro percutaneous absorption studies, thereby providing customers with data for the safety assessment or efficacy of chemicals and formulated products, following dermal contact. Description of duties - • Assist the Study Director in design, planning and conduct of studies in order to complete them within agreed budget and timescales, according to the requirements of each individual customer while maintaining an efficient flow of work across the group as a whole. • Conduct experimental phases of studies, ensuring that all work is performed to the highest possible quality and GLP standards and provide data to the Study Director in a format suitable for incorporation into reports. • Maintain equipment, SOPs, housekeeping and safe working practices in compliance with GLP and relevant legislation. • Develop new techniques and procedures for clients and research projects to enable DTL to maintain at the forefront of the field of percutaneous absorption. • The analysis of multi elements from samples taken from in vitro percutaneous absorption studies using ICP-OES Show less



Keele University

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Stem Cell Research Technician

  • Jun 2010 - Jan 2013

  Description of duties – • Assisting in the set up and maintenance of a Clean room. • Assisting Principle Investigators in the conduct of Clinical Trial Research by running experiments, preparing material, assisting in data handling within a timely manner to adhere to strict deadlines. · Mammalian cell culture techniques. • Assist in the maintenance of equipment, laboratory standards, Standard Operating Procedures, housekeeping and safe working practices in compliance with GLP, GCP,MHRA and HTA Regulations. • Environmental monitoring. • Receipt and preparation of samples for research. • Replenishment of laboratory supplies, e.g reagents, chemicals, consumables • Monitoring the storage and disposal of samples in accordance with relevant legislations, e.g. the Human Tissue Act. Show less



University Hospitals of North Staffordshire NHS Trust

• Medical Laboratory Technician

  • Sep 2005 - Dec 2008

  • testing human blood samples for various chemical constituents; • analysing cultures grown from samples and identifying blood groups; • working with computers, sophisticated automated equipment, microscopes and other hi-tech laboratory equipment; • assisting in ensuring that the necessary turnaround times for reporting results are achieved wherever possible; • communicating the results of tests to medical staff, who use the information to diagnose and treat the patient’s illness; • monitoring the effects of medication and other programmes of treatment by carrying out further tests; • keeping accurate records and writing reports; • responding to and redirecting professional enquiries; • assisting in the production of laboratory documentation, particularly relating to policies and standard operating procedures; • maintaining and updating professional knowledge and taking responsibility for continuing professional development (CPD). Show less