Education
PhD Molecular Biology
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology
University of Cambridge (2012)
BSc Molecular Biology (1st class)
University of St Andrews (2007)
3 A-levels, 10 GCSEs: all grade A/A*
Monmouth School
Roles
Senior Scientist | Team Lead
LabGenius
(2018-2022)
Senior Research Scientist
Institute of Structural and Molecular Biology, UCL
(2015-2018)
Research Scientist
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology
(2012-2015)
I am an experienced scientist with 13-year track record across academia and biotech in successfully conceiving, planning and delivering R&D projects with both watefall and agile. I have contributed as IC and team lead, and find I work best in fast-paced, cross-discipline environments with abundant challenges for teams to tackle.
Creative problem solver
- I consistently conceive, design and establish novel approaches, as a scientist and leader
- I developed new effective working practices during covid lockdown with 2-month old
- I support my creativity with learning. Favourites include: Essentialism, Think Again, Start With Why, Dare To Lead
Self-motivated
- I have conceived, designed, carried out and published entire scientific projects with minimal oversight
- I moved from Senior Scientist to Team Lead at LabGenius when I approached CEO and made my case for promotion
- I am an optimist. I believe all challenges can be overcome, given time and work.
Clear communicator
- Data-centred proposals and reports, with audience-appropriate language
- As team lead I conceived and shared a team vision, giving team members with clear purpose
Scientific mindset
- Authored 12 scientific articles and 3 patents
- Analytical approach: break down problems into smaller pieces
- Believe the data: hold off part 2 until part 1 works