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Worked to ISO 17025 standard since 2019

No faults or findings relating to quality of my work across all UKAS audits throughout my career

Prepared and analysed samples in chemical, biological, and food labs

Experienced with NMR, FTIR, MS, and NGS

Proficient in a range of data analysis tools

Synthesis of multiple novel compounds

Developed new methods combining IRMS, ICP-MS, and FTIR for varifying the origin of natural products

• Oversaw a team of five, being responsible for sample analysis and reporting, helping maintain turnaround times during a period in which sample intake increased by 54 % over 6 months.

• Created, validated, and updated analytical methods for origin and production system tests.

• Made writing and editorial contributions to international guidance documents for forensic analysts through the FIRMS Network.

• Managed health and safety for the site by conducting COSHH risk assessments and implementing monthly refresher training for laboratory staff which reduced the accident rate by 13 % in 12 months.

• Implemented CPD training scheme for laboratory staff to improve each individual’s skills as well as increase robustness within the team.

• Independently performed operation and maintenance (routine and corrective) of sample preparation systems and analysers.

• Processed, analysed, and reported sample data within tight turnaround times.

• Monitored quality control data, including managing proficiency testing, to implement improvements which reduced the rate of sample batch failures by 4% while increasing throughput on instruments within 3 months.

• Responsible for performing sample intake and recording on the laboratory information management system of up to 100 new samples daily before distributing them to the relevant departments and subcontractors.

• Performed sample processing and preparation for analysis.

• Undertook regular and consumables checks, purchasing new materials as appropriate.

• Intergrated Master’s Degree specialising in synthetic organic chemistry
• Tutored fellow students

Steering Group Member

Consultant