Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Hobbies and interests
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Catalina Hyden

Summary

A highly committed and enthusiastic Masters student, with an adept ability to continually seek new challenges and further my skill set in both academic and professional environments. Hardworking and self motivated towards all aspects of life, with excellent communication skills. Works well under pressure, using own initiative or as part of a team.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work history

Bar team member

Wychwood Park Hotel
Crewe
2025.09 - Current
  • Prepared and served alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages across the main hotel bar and golf clubhouse.
  • Delivered professional and friendly customer service to a wide range of guests, ensuring a high standard of hospitality.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organisation of bar and service areas, adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Handled cash and card transactions.
  • Supported smooth service during busy periods, demonstrating strong teamwork and adaptability.
  • Managed stock control by restocking and monitoring inventory levels, contributing to efficient bar operations.

Research Scientist

Newmarket Biomedical
Newmarket
2023.03 - 2025.08

Conducting key research and development, including planning, design, and execution of projects and/or research and development.

  • Conducting experimental work optimising current syphilis-based immunoassays.
  • Research and development work into alternative technologies for syphilis, and other infectious diseases.
  • Search and review research literature for new methods and ideas, which can be considered for follow-up work and development.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including verification, validation plans, and reports.
  • Work to GLP, and GMP.

Laboratory Scientist

Newmarket Biomedical
Newmarket
2022.06 - 2023.03

A laboratory scientist role working in the production of diagnostic assays for syphilis.

  • Following SOPs for the manufacture of reagents such as Test/Control cells, diluents, and controls for diagnostic assays such as TPHA and RPR.
  • Manual and automated QC testing of final products.
  • Maintain and operate standard laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, pipettes, and pH meters.
  • Keep equipment in a clean and serviceable condition, and ensure safe removal of waste.
  • Work to GLP and GMP.

Front of House Team Member

The Dog and Duck Pub
Linton, Cambridge
2015.08 - 2021.09
  • Provided friendly assistance to customers upon arrival.
  • Took orders and prepared food and drinks to meet customer needs efficiently.
  • Delivered exceptional, friendly and fast service to process high volume of food and drink orders at peak times.
  • Handled cash and card transactions while ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Supported team members during rush hours, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organisation in dining and service areas, adhering to health and safety regulations.

Education

Master of Science - MSc Biomedical Science (Blood Sciences)

Keele University
Keele
2025.09 -

Bachelor of Science - BSc Biomedical Science

University of Hull
Hull
2018.09 - 2022.06

A-Levels -

Long Road Sixth Form College
Cambridge
2015.09 - 2018.09

GCSEs -

Linton Village College
Cambridge
2010.09 - 2015.09

Skills

  • Determination
  • Decisiveness
  • Scientific and numerical skills
  • Organisation
  • Analytical skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Communication
  • Problem-solving

Hobbies and interests

  • Keen traveller
  • Avid football supporter, attending games when possible
  • Enjoy exploring different cultures and experiencing various cuisines
  • Love unwinding in the gym

Accomplishments

  • Raised £3500 in 2015 to spend 4 weeks in Cambodia teaching local children and helping with conservation projects
  • Swam for Suffolk county up to 12 levels

Timeline

Master of Science - MSc Biomedical Science (Blood Sciences)

Keele University
2025.09 -

Bar team member

Wychwood Park Hotel
2025.09 - Current

Research Scientist

Newmarket Biomedical
2023.03 - 2025.08

Laboratory Scientist

Newmarket Biomedical
2022.06 - 2023.03

Bachelor of Science - BSc Biomedical Science

University of Hull
2018.09 - 2022.06

A-Levels -

Long Road Sixth Form College
2015.09 - 2018.09

Front of House Team Member

The Dog and Duck Pub
2015.08 - 2021.09

GCSEs -

Linton Village College
2010.09 - 2015.09
Catalina Hyden