Dayna Littlejohn
Wishaw,North lanarkshire
Summary
BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences graduate specialising in Microbiology, currently working as a Laboratory Analyst within an ISO-compliant analytical oil testing laboratory. Experienced in laboratory testing, maintaining accurate laboratory documentation, equipment maintenance, audits, and working to SOPs, COSHH, and health and safety procedures within a regulated laboratory environment. Research experience in microbiology and biofilm-related infectious disease research, with strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Laboratory Analyst
ChemTX LTD
Wishaw, North Lanarkshire
2023.07 - Current
- Perform analytical laboratory testing within an ISO-compliant analytical oil and electrical fluid testing laboratory.
- Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and record analytical results within a LIMS environment.
- Participate in audits and follow SOPs to ensure quality and compliance standards are maintained.
- Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment and support troubleshooting activities.
- Follow and create COSHH and laboratory health and safety procedures within a highly regulated laboratory environment.
- Work effectively within a team whilst managing competing priorities in a fast-paced laboratory setting.
Research student
Glasgow Caledonian university
Glasgow
2024.09 - 2025.05
- Conducted microbiology research investigating probiotic-based approaches targeting bacterial biofilms.
- Performed bacterial culturing and aseptic microbiological techniques.
Conducted planktonic MIC assays and resazurin viability assays to assess bacterial viability and treatment efficacy. - Used transwell assays to investigate microbial interactions and host-pathogen responses.
- Performed EVOS fluorescent microscopy/live-dead cell staining to assess bacterial viability.
- Collected, analysed, and interpreted experimental data using GraphPad Prism.
- Conducted laboratory experiments using immunoassays, CO2 incubators, autoclaving and microbiology techniques, gaining experience with precise lab procedures and sterile conditions.
- Planned and coordinated multiple experimental workflows, managing tasks efficiently to meet project deadlines Whilst in accordance to SOPs and maintaining lab cleanliness.
Education
2.1 Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biological science
Glasgow Caledonian university
Glasgow 2025-05
Skills
- Risk assessment
- COSHH assessment
- LIMS
- BOC Gas cylinder training certificate
- Equipment maintenance and calibration
- SOP compliance (ISO/GLP environments)
- Excellent communication skills (email, phone, face-to-face
- Flexible and adaptable
- Time management in high-throughput lab environments
- Bacterial culturing and aseptic technique
- Developed transferable research and laboratory skills relating to microbial interactions, bacterial pathogenicity, and host-pathogen interactions
Timeline
Research student
Glasgow Caledonian university
2024.09 - 2025.05
Laboratory Analyst
ChemTX LTD
2023.07 - Current
2.1 Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biological science
Glasgow Caledonian university