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Ashleigh Levin

Alcester,Warwickshire

Summary

I am a microbiologist experienced in cell-based assay development, molecular biology research and further quality control and quality assurance of biological stocks, as well as drafting corresponding technical and research documents. I have acquired skills in research and development and have been highly trained with in-depth knowledge on navigation and problem solving when in the development of new products.


Adapting to fast changing environments is an essential skill in this line of work, as I have a strong understanding on the fluctuations in working conditions when working with biologicals.


I have training for the liquid cultivation and solid culturing of different microbes of different subphyla, which allows me the potential to differentiate and adapt into another organism freely and openly.


The built in curiosity and desire to learn drives my passion in microbiology, whether it is from a practical aspect or a research aspect.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

R&D Microbiologist

MBFi
Delmas, South Africa
12.2021 - 10.2023
  • Conducting microbial culture preparation from freeze dried preservation stock until shaking flasks.
  • Conducting in-process quality control checks throughout the production process of 7-days following the inoculation of production bioreactors.
  • Performing research and development tasks under management direction, including data gathering, reporting, interpretation, designing and performing experiments and problem solving as required.
  • Maintaining lab supplies and materials, preparing samples, preparing agar plates and test-tubes, and isolating metabolic byproducts.
  • Analyzing suppression of pathogens by metabolic byproducts and problem-solving during the production cycle.
  • Collaborating with production technologists for bioreactor sampling.
  • Constantly communicating with management, technologists and all team players to contribute towards the final product.
  • Moved from Bacillus based research into new Product Development entailing scientific studies, literature reviews and compilation of SOPs and research and development of information for Pseudomonas based products.
  • Interpreted research findings and summarised data into reports.
  • Collated and analysed biological data regarding relationships between organisms and environment.

Waitress

RED DOOR CAFÉ
Johannesburg, South Africa
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Serving multiple customers promptly and professionally, maintaining cleanliness of seating areas, and ensuring proper stock management.
  • Coordinating floor plans with team members for operational efficiency.
  • Handling customer complaints and service conflicts.
  • Upkeep and maintenance of sanitation practices and ensure adherence to them respectively.
  • Established strong client relationships to improve approachability for the public.
  • Greeted new customers and placed them according to their seating requests.
  • Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.
  • Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere.

Assistant Lodge Manager

Lion and Cheetah Sanctuary, Wildlife Sanctuary
Johannesburg, South Africa
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Maintained well-regarded concierge services to provide guests with assistance and convenient information about attractions offered by the lodge.
  • Solicited and reviewed guest feedback and promptly resolved complaints.
  • Ensuring adherence to Covid-19 protocols and staff wellbeing.
  • Established and upheld high standards, promoting great customer service and assistance to guests.
  • Ensuring staff and guest well-being on Saturdays when release of lions on property occurred.
  • Assisted with development and distribution of marketing materials for facility.
  • Greeted and assisted guests by gathering information pertaining to reservations or requests.
  • Directed maintenance staff to keep facility and grounds at optimum standards.

Public Relations and Event Co-ordinator

Sylvia's Outdoor Events
Johannesburg, South Africa
10.2020 - 04.2021
  • Facilitating communications with over 100 traders, organizing sponsorships, equipment rentals, and refunds.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Seeking new venues and opportunities to expand the market's reach.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Au Pair (Part-time Whilst Studying)

Private household
Johannesburg, ZA
11.2019 - 09.2020
  • Developed language abilities through immersive conversation and activities with two children.
  • Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and any requested ideas to motivate creativity.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines and milestones set out by parents and teachers.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Duties included travelling to 2 important visits in development related to each child's requirements.

Facilitator (Part-time Whilst Studying)

Amiato Learning Centre
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Classes with multiple grades were taught with 30 students in each class.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring children to follow suite.
  • Tutoring and facilitating lessons in mathematics, English, Afrikaans and Science.
  • Planning lessons and maintaining schedules to ensure learners meet deadlines with ample time or exam preparation.
  • Preparation and support in studying skills when approaching assessments.

Facilitator (Part-time Whilst Studying) (Contract)

Amiato Learning Centre, GAUTENG
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2018 - 04.2019
  • Collected data on program efficacy through data analysis and implemented solutions for improvement.
  • Facilitated dialogue between a class of 30 learners, family and management to provide individualized programs for students.
  • Planned and facilitated all lessons in accordance with Impaq curricula, employing varied methods to maximize attendance and interest.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Asserting rules and discipline in order for smooth functioning of the classroom.

Facilitator (Part-time Whilst Studying) (Contract)

Amiato Learning Centre
Johannesburg, South africa
10.2016 - 06.2017
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Assisted primary teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Partnered with teachers to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.

Education

BSc. (Hons) Degree - Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology

University of South Africa
South Africa.
01.2020 - 01.2021

Diploma - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

Teach English As A Foreign Language
South Africa, Online.
03.2020 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Genetics And Microbiology

University of South Africa
South Africa
01.2017 - 12.2019

High School Diploma -

Edenvale High School
Johannesburg, South Africa.

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Statistical analysis
  • Data interpretation
  • Microbial culturing
  • Maintenance of live cultures
  • Report writing
  • Research skills and compilation of knowledge obtained
  • Use of shaking flasks, spectrophotometer for absorbance readings
  • Developing growth curves and determining behavior of microbes
  • Designing of SOPs and implementing changes after proofing
  • Communicating with production technologists
  • Constantly adapting to fluctuating conditions of microbial cultures in lab scale and large-scale production facilities
  • Recording of day-to-day running of facilities, including all data relevant to tracking each production week

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

R&D Microbiologist

MBFi
12.2021 - 10.2023

Waitress

RED DOOR CAFÉ
08.2021 - 11.2021

Assistant Lodge Manager

Lion and Cheetah Sanctuary, Wildlife Sanctuary
05.2021 - 08.2021

Public Relations and Event Co-ordinator

Sylvia's Outdoor Events
10.2020 - 04.2021

Diploma - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

Teach English As A Foreign Language
03.2020 - 05.2020

BSc. (Hons) Degree - Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology

University of South Africa
01.2020 - 01.2021

Au Pair (Part-time Whilst Studying)

Private household
11.2019 - 09.2020

Facilitator (Part-time Whilst Studying) (Contract)

Amiato Learning Centre, GAUTENG
04.2018 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Science - Genetics And Microbiology

University of South Africa
01.2017 - 12.2019

Facilitator (Part-time Whilst Studying)

Amiato Learning Centre
01.2017 - 12.2019

Facilitator (Part-time Whilst Studying) (Contract)

Amiato Learning Centre
10.2016 - 06.2017

High School Diploma -

Edenvale High School

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