Brian Rowntree
Sunderland,Tyne & Wear
Summary
I am currently seeking a new position, which will allow me to continue to use my education, training, and prior experience to its full potential, but will also provide me with the opportunity to learn new skills in order that I can continue to contribute to the science sector I trained for. Since completing my degree then PGCE in 2002 I have worked in education for 20 years teaching 11–18-year-old students in science and A-Level Chemistry. During this time, I never lost my passion for research. I enjoyed teaching enormously and found it very rewarding at times, but I feel that the focus of teaching in schools is being directed toward business as a priority over education of the students. Most recently, I was about to start a PhD in antibody development for Aeirtec L.T.D, but due to unforeseen circumstances, I had to leave this position because of lost contracts in the clinical trials sector. I am now moving to re-enter research and development as I have missed the laboratory environment with its analytical methods and research. I have a passion for finding out new things and problem solving though trial and error of experimental techniques and I continue to look forward in seeing how science has progressed in its laboratory techniques and methods.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Research Scientist
Aeirtec LTD
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
2023.09 - 2024.02
- Implemented new research methods to gather new and emerging data.
- Collaborated across all enterprise levels to address research needs and objectives.
- Applied Aseptic techniques to achieve reliable research outcomes in cell culture of CHO cells.
- Presented research findings, objectives and challenges in team meetings to further explore strategy.
- Conducted research and reported on findings to senior management.
- Developed operational and administrative procedures to enable successful R&D operations.
- Evaluated research findings to provide key development insight.
- Oversaw daily activities and special projects for research in cell culture and transfection.
Teacher of Science and A Level Chemistry/Biology
Monkwearmouth Academy
Sunderland
2002.01 - 2021.01
- Deliver science curriculum to 11–18-year-olds
- Teacher A level chemistry, City of Sunderland College and Monkwearmouth Academy
- Established and ran the Duke of Edinburgh award for Monkwearmouth academy for Bronze, Silver and Gold Award and increased the the levels of student participation year on year.
- Involved with the teacher training program within the school
- Taught academic scientific concepts, clearly explaining modern uses and implications to make curriculum relevant to everyday life.
- Achieved target exam results for department attainment.
- Monitored, tracked and reported on academic performance, attending termly parents' evenings to discuss achievements and areas of improvement.
- Developed plans and strategies to promote continuous improvement.
Industrial Research Year at University
ICRPD
Sunder, Tyne And Wear
1999.09 - 2000.09
- Conducted research and gathered information from multiple sources to present clear results.
- Handled chemicals and waste in line with COSHH regulations.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly, efficient patient service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Wrote reports outlining project progress and results.
- Developed methods to isolate activated WBC from sputum in patients suffering from COPD and Asthma.
Education
BSc Biomedical Sciences 2:1(Hons) and Sandwich year in cellular pharmacology -
Sunderland University
1997.01 - 2001.04
Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) - Science
Sunderland University
2001.01 - 2002.04
Skills
- Scientific reporting
- Sample preparation
- Microscopic examinations
- Sample storage procedures
- Result tracking and reporting
- Scientific experiment development
- Problem-solving
Research Publication
Rowntree, B., Lee, E., Burn, M., Henderson A., Hakim, J-A., Lee, E., Kilfeather S.
Sputum Neutrophil Concentration as a More Sensitive Surrogate Marker of Treatment Efficiency in COPD
European Respiratory Journal (2000) volume 16 (31) 287Publication description: This was a clinical investigation of new drug candidates in COPD to show how the use of airway neutrophil content can be used as a surrogate marker of efficacy.
Rowntree B, Lee E and Kilfeather S.
Isolation of Functional Cells from Sputum in Patients with COPD, Comparison of DNASE, Dithiothreitol (DTT) and Sephadex
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical care Medicine (2000), Volume 161 (3) 771.
Publication description: This was a research post in which I developed a method of separating activated white blood cells from sputum found in the respiratory tract, for treatment with novel drug therapies designed to alleviate the symptoms of COPD and Asthma.
Rowntree, B, Lee. E, Burn M., Henderson, A., Kilfeather S. Macrophage Purification from Sputum of COPD using DNase-Sephadex and Neutrophil CD-66 Based Magnetic Separation.
European Respiratory Journal (2000) 16, (31)443.
Publication description: This was an isolation technique in which we were able to increase the % macrophage recovery from sputum samples by removing neutrophils using CD66 based magnetic bead separation using IgG coated Macs beads.
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: British/English
- Marital status: Married
Affiliations
- Mountaineering
- Wild Camping
- Mountain Biking
- Assessor for D of E award (all levels)
Timeline
Research Scientist
Aeirtec LTD
2023.09 - 2024.02
Teacher of Science and A Level Chemistry/Biology
Monkwearmouth Academy
2002.01 - 2021.01
Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) - Science
Sunderland University
2001.01 - 2002.04
Industrial Research Year at University
ICRPD
1999.09 - 2000.09
BSc Biomedical Sciences 2:1(Hons) and Sandwich year in cellular pharmacology -
Sunderland University
1997.01 - 2001.04