Key skills and achievements:

Ø Successful completion of Foundation Science Award enabling progression onto BSc Honours.

Ø Successful completion of Human Biology and Health Sciences degree. Final grade of 2.2 with honours.

Ø Self-motivation, and excellent organization and time management demonstrated by taking on a lot more responsibility in current job within a small timescale.

Ø Achieving a 1^st grade for my independent final year project; entitled: The challenges of gene therapy.

Ø Achieved Gold Recreation colours and Silver Athletic colours as recognition for actively representing Salford University Ladies Football Team.

Ø Competent user of Microsoft Office, the Internet and various email packages.

Ø Strong organizational and communicative skills and highly motivated to succeed.

Skills:

I have gained laboratory skills from the practical aspects of my degree and from working in a laboratory and cleanroom environment. These include:

Ø Cell culture technique, histological techniques and preparation for slides. Aseptic techniques and staining. Mass spectrometry and PCR techniques. Electrophoresis and thin layer chromatography; and routine laboratory work.

Ø Use of Bench top centrifuge, Microbiological Safety Cabinets and other laboratory/ cleanroom equipment.

Ø Working in a controlled, highly regulated cleanroom environment to GMP standards, and working to SOP's and BMR's. Writing, reviewing and following SOP's and training juniors in accordance to SOP's

Ø Implementation and creation of laboratory documents and protocols

Ø Formulation of biological products and formulation for development to GMP standards.

Ø Basic mathematical analysis of data: presentation of data, summarizing data, normal distribution, standard deviation and variance, standard errors, t-test and correlation methods.

Ø Advanced Microsoft Excel qualification.

Education:

University University of Salford BSc Human Biology and Health Sciences 1999-2003

The Crescent, Salford with Honours. Degree obtained 2:2.

M5 4WT

Successful completion of Approved Access 1998-1999

course: Foundation Science Award

A-Levels Churchfields High School 3 A-Levels in English Literature, Biology 1996-1998

Church Vale, and General Studies

West Bromwich

GCSE'sChurchfields High School 8 GCSE's grade A-C (Including English, 1991-1996

Maths and Science)

Work Experience:

Clinical Production Operative/ Research Associate, Intercytex Ltd, Manchester October 2003 - Present

I have been working with a small team of operators and scientists producing biological products for clinical trials. This job has required adaptability and flexibility and requires one to remain effective under pressure when working to tight deadlines; all of which I feel I have achieved. I have gained a working knowledge of Clinical Quality Assurance and Quality Control and investigational medicinal product development having worked strongly with the quality teams. I have also been working with R&D in product development and been involved in the technical transfer of processes from R&D to manufacture. I feel that this extra responsibility and position has given me confidence and experience working in a clinical environment and extended my knowledge on the processes involved in conducting clinical trials. I have been responsible for document request and control and also the shipping of products to investigator sites. I have generated and implemented SOP's and protocols and other laboratory documents, and also trained juniors in accordance to SOP's.

Assistant Forensic Scientist, The Forensic Science Service, Birmingham. September 2003- October 2003

I worked at The FSS for a short while through a temporary contract. The job involved biological and chemical-based analysis of samples obtained from crime scenes; the identification of samples, comparison of fibres and materials; and examination of items using microscopy, physical and chemical methods. This gave me a good insight in to the work of forensics. The job involved relocation if I was to stay and I could not commit to that at the time, so it was unfortunate that I had to leave.

Photo-minilab assistant, Boots the Chemist, Manchester.November 2002 - January 2003

I worked as a minilab photo-processing assistant for Boots as a temporary member of seasonal staff. My responsibilities involved, processing films for development and correcting lighting, blurs and making other colour enhancements using a computer. I was also responsible for the running of the minilab on most late night shopping evenings.

Recreation Secretary, Salford University Student UnionApril 2001 - July 2002

I was elected in a cross campus student election as Recreation Secretary for the Student's Union. To get this job I had to construct and demonstrate a strategic election campaign; which encouraged the development of my communication skills. This job entailed organization of the Student's Union clubs and societies, and coordinating social events. I had to liaise closely with all the clubs and societies; this involved chairing many meetings and attending national conferences. I had a great deal of contact with my equivalents at other North-West Universities; this involved a lot of teamwork, a method of work that I thoroughly enjoy.

Additional Information:

Ø I hold a full clean driving license and have access to my own car.

Ø I am very keen to apply the skills and knowledge I have gained through University and the experience I have gained through my first year of working; and I am keen and committed to learn new techniques and prepared to undertake training. I have developed excellent communication skills having given several presentations at University; and liaising with different teams at work and also with outside contracting companies has further developed this. I am enthusiastic and passionate about my work and thrive in a challenging, team orientated environment, but can also work competently as an independent contributor

Interests:

Ø I played football for Salford University Ladies Football Club whilst I was at University. I held many responsibilities within the club; I was elected as club treasurer, which involved the responsibility of looking after the clubs finances and managing expenditures. In my final year I was elected as club chairperson, which involved the overall management of the club. I feel that this demonstrates that I am able to balance my work with social pursuits.

Ø I am a subscriber of New Scientist and take a keen interest in many scientific and health issues. I also enjoy reading novels both contemporary and classics. I also have a keen interest in music and theatre.

Ø I am an outgoing and enthusiastic person and enjoy meeting people. I always intend to seize opportunities to take an active part in social and sporting events.

Referees: Available on request