Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
REFERENCES
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Accomplishments
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Abigail Smith

Summary

I am a proactive MChem student at the University of York, currently completing a final-year industrial placement as an Analytical Chemistry Placement Student within a drug product team at a CRO. I have gained hands-on experience in pharmaceutical analysis in a GMP-regulated laboratory, alongside strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills developed in a fast-paced environment. Motivated by the impact of medicines on patient outcomes, I am keen to pursue a career in pharmaceutical research and development, particularly within speciality medicines.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work history

Analytical Chemistry Placement Student

Pharmaron Ltd
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
07.2025 - 01.2026

Drug Product Team

  • Performed routine analytical testing to support drug product release and stability studies in accordance with GMP requirements
  • Conducted HPLC analysis for assay and related substances, ensuring accurate and reproducible results
  • Carried out dissolution and disintegration testing to assess drug product performance
  • Performed Karl Fischer titration for moisture content determination
  • Used XRPD to support solid-state characterisation and PSD techniques for particle size analysis
  • Accurately recorded experimental data and reported results within strict regulatory and project deadlines
  • Worked collaboratively within cross-functional drug product team, supporting multiple projects simultaneously
  • Followed laboratory SOPs and safety procedures to maintain data integrity and compliance

Buddy Trainers

Nandos
York, Teeside
07.2022 - 06.2025
  • Communication Skills: Active listening to understand new team members' questions and concerns. Providing constructive feedback and encouragement to new team members and the management team. Successfully upsold products, consistently increasing average transactions through personalized recommendations and proactive customer engagement.
  • Leadership Skills: Leading by example, demonstrating professionalism, punctuality, and adherence to company policies. Motivating and inspiring new employees to perform their best. Taking responsibility for the training and development of others.
  • Teamwork and Collaboration: Working closely with other team members and managers to ensure a cohesive training approach. Encouraging a team-oriented atmosphere among new employees. Collaborating with peers to share best practices and improve training programs.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to think on your feet and handle unexpected situations calmly. Identifying gaps in a new employee's understanding and addressing them effectively. Finding solutions to training-related challenges.
  • Adaptability and Flexibility: Adjusting training techniques based on feedback and results. Being open to learning new training methods or updating knowledge on company policies. Handling changes in the training schedule or adapting to different learning speeds.

Team member

Hollywood Bowl
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Enthusiasm and Positive Attitude: Bringing a cheerful and enthusiastic attitude to work every day. Maintaining a professional and friendly demeanour, even in stressful situations.
  • Basic Technical Skills: Understanding and troubleshooting basic issues with bowling lane equipment. Using communication devices (e.g., radios, phones) to coordinate with team members.

Education

MChem - Chemistry, Biological and Medicinal Chemistry

University of York
York
09.2022 - 7 2026

A Level -

Stockton Sixth Form College
Stockton-on-Tees, York
09.2020 - 6 2022

GCSEs - undefined

Our Lady and St. Bede Catholic Academy
Stockton on Tees
09.2015 - 6 2020

Skills

  • GMP awareness and regulatory compliance
  • Laboratory safety practices
  • Sample preparation techniques
  • Audit and inspection exposure
  • Proficient in OpenLab
  • HPLC
  • Karl Fischer titration
  • X-ray diffraction
  • Particle size distribution
  • Dissolution testing
  • Disintegration testing

REFERENCES

  • Andrea, Cusack, Chief Executive Officer, Andrea@nebuflow.co.uk, +33 7 72 35 87 30, Nebuflow Ltd.
  • Meghan, Halse, Senior Lecturer, Meghan.halse@york.ac.uk, +44 (0)1904 322853, University of York
  • Chris, Greer, Manager, York@nandos.co.uk, +44 (0)1904 679103, Nandos

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Kickboxing: Recently achieved my yellow belt, and am training towards my orange belt., Running: I attend Parkrun weekly at York Heslington or York Racecourse.

Accomplishments

  • Lord Lieutenant Cadet of County Durham for the Army Cadets, where I assisted the Lord Lieutenant of County Durham during events she attended. (2021-2022)
  • College Student Chemistry Ambassador: (2021-2022). This involved organising revision workshops, which had a positive impact on their grades. I aided my teacher in facilitating a class trip to Johnson Matthey for the careers fair and conveying my enthusiasm for chemistry by his side at year 11 open days to young aspiring chemists.
  • Successful fundraiser for CHUF: An extremely rewarding experience from my time in the cadet force; as one of the leading organisers and fundraisers our detachment raised an impressive £570 from a raffle and bake sale.

Timeline

Analytical Chemistry Placement Student

Pharmaron Ltd
07.2025 - 01.2026

MChem - Chemistry, Biological and Medicinal Chemistry

University of York
09.2022 - 7 2026

Buddy Trainers

Nandos
07.2022 - 06.2025

Team member

Hollywood Bowl
08.2021 - 06.2022

A Level -

Stockton Sixth Form College
09.2020 - 6 2022

GCSEs - undefined

Our Lady and St. Bede Catholic Academy
09.2015 - 6 2020
Abigail Smith