Alana Russell-Rogers
Immingham,North East Lincolnshire
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in communication, problem solving, and computing skills. Experience with analytical instruments and spectroscopy, including high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), Gas chromatography, and MALDI-ToF. Proficient in use of LIMS system. Demonstrates exceptional laboratory equipment maintenance, sample handling, and aseptic techniques while ensuring SOP compliance. Skilled in bacteria and pathogens identification, with a commitment to timeline adherence. Eager to leverage skills in a dynamic environment that fosters continuous learning and professional growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Laboratory technician
Eurofins Food and water testing
Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
10.2024 - Current
- Managing time efficiently to keep up with high throughput of sample analysis. E.g Organising samples ahead of time to reduce unnecessary time wasting
- Maintaining a clean and hygienic work area, reducing the risk of cross-contamination of potential and confirmed pathogens and comply with hygiene and safety standards.
- Adhered strictly to quality control standards, SOP's and methods for reliable test outcomes
- Reliable record keeping of samples/ QC checks and analytical results after confirmation procedures had been performed
- Restock and organised inventory to ensure constant availability of consumables
- Training in the use of MALDI-ToF for confirmation and identification of pathogens
Customer Assistant
Asda
Grimsby
07.2021 - 08.2024
- Meeting targets hourly to ensure deliveries were out on time
- Working in a team of 10+ to ensure pick rate is met
- Maintaining standards working under pressure during peak times when shop was busiest
- Multitasking dealing with customer enquiries while maintaining expected pick rate
Customer Assistant
Tesco Extra
Cleethorpes
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Replenishment of produce stock, date rotation and managing food waste
- Checkout service, building strong repertoire with the community and returning customers
Education
GCSE - 10 GCSE grades A-C/ 7-4, including English language and literature at grade 7/A and Math at grade 4/C, level 2 qualification in IT Application Skills (ECDL)
Oasis Academy Immingham
Immingham 09.2012 - 07.2017
A-Level - 3 A-Levels grade A-E in English Literature, Chemistry and Biology
Tollbar MAT Sixth Form
Waltham 09.2017 - 06.2019
Foundation Degree - Forensic science
University of Greenwich
Medway 09.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Forensic and Analytical science (BSc with hons)
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield 09.2020 - 07.2023
Master of Science - Forensic Chemistry
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield 09.2023 - 08.2024
Skills
- Communication
- Willingness to learn
- Problem solving
- Computing skills
- Analytical Instruments
- Spectroscopy
- Timeline adherence
- Chromatography (HPLC, GC)
- Spectroscopy
- LIMS System knowledge
- Laboratory equipment maintenance
- Sample handling
- Aseptic techniques
- SOP compliance
- Bacteria and pathogens identification
Personal interests
- Reading: I enjoy reading different genres of books, but mainly books about class and race, as it helps me gain an understanding of myself and others around me.
- Cooking/baking: Testing attention to detail through trying new and more difficult recipes. Adjusting recipes to suit different needs.
Timeline
Laboratory technician
Eurofins Food and water testing
10.2024 - Current
Master of Science - Forensic Chemistry
University of Huddersfield
09.2023 - 08.2024
Customer Assistant
Asda
07.2021 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Forensic and Analytical science (BSc with hons)
University of Huddersfield
09.2020 - 07.2023
Customer Assistant
Tesco Extra
06.2020 - 08.2020
Foundation Degree - Forensic science
University of Greenwich
09.2019 - 05.2020
A-Level - 3 A-Levels grade A-E in English Literature, Chemistry and Biology
Tollbar MAT Sixth Form
09.2017 - 06.2019
GCSE - 10 GCSE grades A-C/ 7-4, including English language and literature at grade 7/A and Math at grade 4/C, level 2 qualification in IT Application Skills (ECDL)
Oasis Academy Immingham
09.2012 - 07.2017
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