Carol Taggart
St Helens,Merseyside
Summary
I am highly motivated, working well on my own or as part of a team. I am dependable and responsible with high personal standards of performance. I am held in high regard by colleagues, being friendly, approachable, supportive and a good listener. I have an organised and methodical approach to work and problem solving with a focus on attention to detail and a desire to see a task through to completion. I assimilate new information quickly and am keen for a new challenge in my career.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Scientist
United Utilities
Warrington, Cheshire
08.2002 - Current
- Extensive experience of a wide range of analytical techniques, using varied software packages, working in a highly regulated environment with a sound knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards. Routinely working within Drinking Water Inspectorate and UKAS guidelines with a broad understanding of ISO 5667 and 17025. Actively involved in audits and inspections, acting upon recommendations within appropriate timescales. Maintaining thorough, accurate and auditable records.
- Liaising with Client Team and responding efficiently to customer queries. Investigating anomalous results in a thorough and logical manner, ensuring root causes are identified and that appropriate actions are taken to prevent reoccurrence. Completing detailed Sample Result Investigations.
- Ordering supplies on SAP
- Distributor of External PT schemes for the team
Laboratory technician
DSM Bakery Ingredients
Aintree, Sefton
01.2001 - 08.2002
- Performed a wide range of analytical techniques testing food ingredients produced on site in the Quality Lab
- Awarded Basic Food Hygiene Qualification
Lab technician
Cussons
Manchester
10.2000 - 01.2001
- Tested products made on site (toiletries, household cleaners etc.) with a wide variety of analytical techniques in the Quality Lab
- Calibrated lab instruments regularly, ensured consistent accuracy.
- Maintained lab equipment to ensure accurate test results.
Laboratory technician
Integrasol
St Helens, Merseyside
05.1994 - 10.2000
- Working in the Quality Lab. using a variety of analytical techniques to ensure that the household products manufactured on site passed their requirements
- Trained to be an internal auditor, regularly performing audits on site
Education
HNC - Chemistry
University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
/1992 - /1994
A-Levels - Chemistry, Physics and Maths
Carmel College
St Helens, St. Helens /1990 - /1992
GCSEs - 9 GCSEs including English, Maths, Chemistry and Physics
De La Salle High School
St Helens, St. Helens /1985 - /1990
Skills
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Organised with good time management
- Experience of the Water Industry
- Competent across a wide variety of computer software
Affiliations
- I have a very full and fulfilling family life which keeps me very busy. I also enjoy home design, walking and knitting.
Timeline
Scientist
United Utilities
08.2002 - Current
Laboratory technician
DSM Bakery Ingredients
01.2001 - 08.2002
Lab technician
Cussons
10.2000 - 01.2001
Laboratory technician
Integrasol
05.1994 - 10.2000
HNC - Chemistry
University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
/1992 - /1994
A-Levels - Chemistry, Physics and Maths
Carmel College
/1990 - /1992
GCSEs - 9 GCSEs including English, Maths, Chemistry and Physics
De La Salle High School
/1985 - /1990
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