Objective

An enthusiastic, conscientious and self motivated individual with broad ranging analytical chemistry experience, within environmental, radioactive, research and method development applications. Experience of quality control and assurance procedures (ISO and UKAS accredited) and laboratory management. A team player with the ability to communicate at all levels, who has traveled the world solo for 6 months. A graduate in Analytical Chemistry with hands on experience on a variety of analytical instrumentation now seeking an analytical scientific position to further progress my career.

Education

November 2005 - Present date University of Plymouth

MPhil Analytical Chemistry (part time)

▪ 1 Year research project investigating, comparing, and validating continuous flow techniques to determine nutrients in natural waters.

September 1999 - July 2003 University of Plymouth

Bsc Analytical Chemistry (full time)

▪ 2 ^nd class hons.

September 1995 - July 1997 Ivybridge Community college

A levels

▪ Chemistry, Biology, English literature, Art and General studies

Employment history

November 2005 - Present date University of Plymouth

Research Technician for the Biogeochemical, Environmental, and Analytical Chemistry (BEACh) research group.

▪ Operation, maintenance and troubleshooting BEACh research equipment and instrumentation.

▪ Nutrient analysis of natural water, sediment and digested environmental samples (SFA, FIA).

▪ Sample preparation/separation on environmental samples (digestion and autoclaved methods).

▪ Trace Aluminum analysis by fluorescence (Sahara dust plume research) and general AA metal analysis (seawaters).

▪ Bench wet chemical analysis (pH, conductivity, salinity, titrations).

▪ Demonstrating and teaching undergraduates environmental chemistry analysis. Participation in field work for research and for teaching.

▪ Lab management, ordering and stock control. Design and implementation of SOP's for accreditation.

▪ Health and safety, COSHH.

November 2004 - November 2005 DML Plymouth

Analytical Chemist for the Nuclear Submarine Complex (contract)

▪ Collection and analysis of radioactive samples from decontamination and critical processes of naval submarines.

▪ Environmental analysis of local waters and marine samples.

▪ Gamma spectroscopy, liquid scintilization, Dionex HPLC, ICP-OES, AA and bench wet chemistry analysis.

▪ Statistical analysis, database usage and report writing.

▪ Liaison with the MOD, Royal Royce engineers and the Environment Agency.

▪ Method development and working with UKAS accredited methods.

July 2004 - November 2004 Bristol Scientific Services (Environmental division)

Laboratory Chemist (contract)

▪ Analysis of water and effluent samples, for on going environmental monitoring projects held by the council.

▪ Nutrient, bench, wet chemistry (BOD, conductivity, Turbidity, UV-Vis,) AA metal analysis

▪ Collection and analysis of experimental results with the use of databases.

▪ Reporting results to the Primary scientific officer and the relevant project management.

▪ Maintaining Laboratory, stock and inventory.

June 2003 - January 2004 Geocel Ltd

Laboratory tech (contract)

▪ Physical tests on sealants and adhesives

▪ Quality control of raw and finished materials.

▪ Factory method development, evaluation and batch release.

▪ Data collection and summaries.

▪ Report writing, management meetings, and liaison with American Partner Company

▪ ISO 9000, Health and Safety and Lean management evaluation.

June 2002 - October 2002 Princess Margaret Hospital (Microbiology)

Laboratory assistant (summertime volunteer work)

▪ Preparation of plate media,

▪ Preparation and analysis of patient swabs.

▪ Lab bench duties

▪ Stock control

▪ Administration and Patient confidentiality data entry.