1. David William Purvis
6, George Street, Murton, Seaham, Co. Durham, SR7 9BN
Mobile No: 07587104660/ DWPurvis@hotmail.co.uk/
LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=291870030
Profile
Dynamic, motivated and target driven graduate of the University of Huddersfield with a 2.1 in
Forensic & Analytical Science (MSci) looking for a related job. My time at university has
equipped me with well-developed observational, scientific, practical and technical skills as well
as instilling me with the confidence to justify and defend my findings and ideas when
challenged. Also my ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure was vastly improved
during my degree as well as my enquiring mind and logical and analytical approach to any
problems I come across.
Skills
 Team work: I have successfully taken part in various team projects in both academic and
non-academic environments.
 Communication: Oral skills expressed in various presentations in academic
environments. Written skills developed through essay and report writing
 Willingness to learn: I always strive to develop my understanding and acquire new skills
 Problem Solving: I can solve problems having been tested with numerous problem
solving exercises given as assessments and practical write ups, which may require
analytical and mathematical evaluation
 Computing Skills: Competent using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and other
similar applications
Degree Specific Skills
 IR Spectra and analysis
 UV-Vis and analysis
 Purification through distillation, reflux, silica gel chromatography and titration
 Extraction of bacterial and fruit DNA
 Evidence recovery, presumptive blood tests and fingerprinting
 Molecular modelling using the computer program Spartan Pro
 Experience working with HPLC and GC
 XRD spectra and analysis
 XRF spectra and analysis
 Experience using SEM
Achievements
 June 2011, National Institute of Legal Medicine, Bucharest, Romania- Successfully
completed workshop in Forensic Pathology and Science.
Education
2010-2014 University of Huddersfield Forensic & Analytical Science (MSci)
Upper Second Class (2.1)

2. Dissertation Project
Dissertation project involved archaeological rock samples recovered from Blackden, Cheshire
believed to have been part of a hearth or kiln in the Middle Ages. The project was to determine
using a combination of x-ray fluorescence, x-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy
what minerals were present in the samples. The temperature of formation was found of each
mineral found within the sample and from this I could then discern whether the samples were
from a hearth or kiln.
2008-2010 Durham &Gilesgate 6th Form College
A-levels: Chemistry E, Geography D, Psychology E
2003-2008 Easington Community Science College
GCSE’s: 9 including Maths, English and Science at grades A to C
Work Experience
October 2012-August 2013: Laboratory placement year during university involving organic
synthesis making optically enriched oxabispidines, whilst gaining experience with the operation
of an NMR machine on analysis of products as well as analysis through IR.
2006- One week work experience whilst in school Fin Machine, Seaham Industrial Estate
Duties included helping experienced mechanics build radiator grills for various cars
Other jobs have included part time work in pubs and outlet stores
All of these jobs were carried out with a team based work ethic
References
Available upon request