1. I am a recent graduate from Oxford Brookes University with an upper second class (2:1) honours degree in Biology.
This degree provided me with the opportunity to gain and develop my knowledge within Biology as the course
covered many modules including biotechnology, developmental biology, cell biology and genetics. Therefore, I
have a strong knowledge and background in science.
I am an extremely hardworking, organised individual and I strive to meet tasks to deadline. Throughout every stage
of my higher education I have always had experience leading groups and managing tasks. I was chosen as head
girl of my high school; this position involved liaising with head of department and making important decisions for
the future of the school. I had the prestigious opportunity to meet HRH Prince Charles and personally provide a
tour of the new developments of the school. This was a once in a life opportunity that I gained because of my
professional and sensible attitude at a young age.
During my third year at university I was head of a social media group that aimed to engage young people in the
industry of biotechnology. The aim of our social media group was to understand the science behind the CRISPR
Cas/9 revolution and educate young scientist through social media. As head chairperson, I ran meetings, prepared
task sheets and put together final reports. It was my sole duty to ensure members of my team were working hard,
meeting task deadlines and were happy with the way each task was managed.
Many modules within my degree involved data handling in which I had to use programs BLAST and R (language
programming). I have a good, basic knowledge of these two programs that are used in bioinformatics. I am
currently undertaking a Python Programming language course which I am learning myself online. I am highly IT
literate in Office packages.
I am an affiliate member of the Royal Society of Biology and follow many online journals such as New scientist
and Science AAA to stay informed on the latest Scientific breakthroughs and discoveries. I have shown dedication
for my love of science as I have volunteered at the Natural History Museum and now at ZSL London Zoo. Both
positions I obtained because of my profound interest and passion for natural history and animals as well as
engaging with people. I have an approachable personality and can adapt to any situation.
Throughout my three years at university I gained experience working in a laboratory. Practical’s in biotechnology
involved working with mammalian cell cultures and plant tissue cultures. I have a good knowledge of microscopy
as I have experience using a transmission electron microscope, to obtain live cell images, as well as confocal and
scanning electron microscopes.
I have also worked hands on with the model organism, the fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster), carrying out several
experiments that manipulates their genetics. During the summer of my second year at university I carried out my
dissertation research in the McGregor lab at Oxford Brookes University. I successfully carried out numerous gel
electrophoreses, Polymerase chain reactions (PCR) and DNA extractions. I practiced good laboratory techniques,
being both meticulous and organised. I was a valued member of the Life Sciences department; my research was
valued and will aid the PhD students with their research that will be published in well-known scientific journals.
My organized and hardworking personality, coupled with my inventory of scientific skills and determination, I
believe will provide an asset to any team. Further information regarding my qualifications and experiences are
detailed in the attached CV.