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EMILY JAMES

EMILY JAMES

Dinas Powys,Vale of Glamorgan

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in analytical chemistry and a strong foundation in GMP/GLP principles. Proficient in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), UV spectroscopy, and GCMS analysis, with a proven track record in analytical testing and finished goods inspection. Demonstrates exceptional skills in team work and individual work, complemented by experience in customer service and production environments. Adept at conducting stability testing, SOP review, COSHH assessments, and 5S audits. Committed to leveraging technical skills to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Laboratory analyst

Biotage
Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly County Borough
08.2024 - Current
  • Biotage is the Global Go-To Separations Company, supporting customers from drug discovery and development through to diagnostics and analytical testing with intelligent and sustainable workflow solutions. Website: [Biotage] (https://www.biotage.com/)
  • Assess quality of Biotage products to ensure compliance with stringent standards.
  • Enforce guaranteed adherence to quality benchmarks for optimal product delivery to customers.
  • Evaluate manufacturing processes to uphold high-quality output across all products.
  • Developed new testing procedures for improved efficiency.
  • Guarantee compliant lab operations by maintaining thorough knowledge of UK and international Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).

Process Technician

Biocatalysts
Nantgarw, Rhondda Cynon Taf
04.2024 - 07.2024
  • At Biocatalysts, we carry out enzyme manufacture and unique enzyme discovery. Website: [Biocatalysts](https://www.biocatalysts.com)
  • Worked within the EPP department which is Biocatalysts small-scale fermentation plant.
  • Worked with my team to manufacture enzymes through our 70L and 750L fermentation process.
  • At Biocatalysts, we carried out enzyme manufacture and unique enzyme discovery. Website: [Biocatalysts](https://www.biocatalysts.com)

Laboratory Analyst

Lextox
Cardiff, Cardiff
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • At Lextox, we provided hair drug and alcohol testing, blood alcohol testing, DNA testing and SCRAM Continuous Alcohol Monitoring® primarily for family law cases and childcare proceedings. Website: [Lextox] (https://lextox.co.uk/)
  • Performed sample preparation.
  • Performed analysis via GCMS and LCMS.
  • Carried out solution preparation and regular checks on our equipment to ensure they were working within specifications.


Quality Control Scientist

BBI Solutions
Crumlin, Bleanu Gwent
07.2020 - 10.2023
  • BBI Solutions has been serving the global diagnostics industry for over 70 years and is the world's largest independent producer of immuno-diagnostics reagents. Website: [BBI Solutions](https://www.bbisolutions.com)
  • Worked within two departments, Quality Control and Military Rapid Test.
  • Assessed the quality of the products manufactured by BBI Solutions.
  • This role allowed me to apply what I learnt over my years in university but also improve those skills and learn new ones.
  • Received a promotion within the QC department.
  • My work within the Military Rapid Test was seen by my colleagues and they offered me a higher position with the prospect of further development to a level two scientist.

Training:

  • Diploma in Management Level 3
  • Spill Training
  • Train the Trainer Training
  • Lean Foundation Level 1&2

Checkout Operator

Morrisons
Neath, West Glamorgan
02.2015 - 07.2020
  • Brought excellent customer service to our customers.
  • Worked part time at an average of 9 hrs a week.
  • Helping those you work with is a big part of being a member of any team.
  • Working with others is fun and can bring different minds together to solve complex problems.
  • However, working alone is something I also enjoy as I can express myself on a project that is a solo task.
  • These skills I developed at Morrison's, I have been able to take forward through my career and I continue to improve them.

Education

Master of Science - Forensic Science with Criminology

University of South Wales
Treforest, Rhondda Cynon Taf
09.2016 - 05.2020

Diploma in Management - Level 3

Talk Training
Cardiff

Skills

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Team Work
  • Individual Work
  • Customer Service
  • Analytical Testing
  • Production
  • High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
  • UV Spectroscopy
  • GCMS analysis
  • Finished goods inspection
  • SOP Review
  • GMP/GLP Principles
  • Stability Testing
  • COSHH Assessments
  • 5S Audits

Personal Information

  • Category: B
  • Date of birth: 10/30/96
  • Nationality: Welsh

Affiliations

  • Gym
  • Gaming
  • Swimming

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Laboratory analyst

Biotage
08.2024 - Current

Process Technician

Biocatalysts
04.2024 - 07.2024

Laboratory Analyst

Lextox
10.2023 - 04.2024

Quality Control Scientist

BBI Solutions
07.2020 - 10.2023

Master of Science - Forensic Science with Criminology

University of South Wales
09.2016 - 05.2020

Checkout Operator

Morrisons
02.2015 - 07.2020

Diploma in Management - Level 3

Talk Training
EMILY JAMES