Emma Parry
Cardiff,United Kingdom
Summary
Biomedical scientist with 15 years of experience in stem cell laboratories, skilled in managing complex tasks and time effectively. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. A dedicated and hard working individual motivated to ensure patients receive excellent patient care. Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and robust analytical capabilities. Committed to service development and maintaining high standards in quality management.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Specialist biomedical scientist
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
2017.03 - Current
- Processing of stem cell harvests using aseptic technique in the cleanroom to maintain sterility.
- The application of flow cytometry testing to assess stem cell viability post processing and the purity of T Cell chimerism fractions.
- Completed electronic and physical patient records, ensuring compliance with GMP standards.
- Perform all work in accordance with laboratory standard operative procedures.
- Reported incidents and non-conformances to management in a timely manner.
- Produced comprehensive product reports to support decision-making and quality assurance.
- The maintenance of effective and clear communication with other staff and patients.
- Managed daily workload by prioritising tasks and coordinating timely completion to meet operational goals.
- Participated in own training and contributed to the training and supervision of other staff.
- Completion of document review and implementation of changes where required using Q Pulse.
- Conduct internal self-inspection audits, reviewing processes and documenting inspection findings.
Volunteer usher
New Theatre
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
2024.03 - Current
- Greet customers and welcome visitors on arrival to the theatre.
- Guide customers to seats and explain where facilities are located.
- Answer customer queries and pass unresolved issues to appropriate staff.
- Support customers with access requirements and provide extra assistance.
- Take on a role in the event of an evacuation.
- Resolving auditorium conflicts and issues during performances, coordinating with security and managers.
- Work as part of a team to deliver an extremely positive customer experience.
Specialist biomedical scientist
NHSBT
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2010.09 - 2017.03
- Processed stem cell products aseptically using cleanroom and closed processing techniques to ensure product safety and efficacy.
- Use of flow cytometry to calculate stem cell dose and post-processing viability.
- Participated in internal and external quality control schemes, including NEQAS, to maintain high standards of laboratory performance.
- Trained and supervised junior and new staff, enhancing their skills and integration into the team.
- Use of electronic databases to document patient records and calculate dose.
- Participated in testing database upgrades.
- Reviewed departmental risk assessments and applied necessary changes.
- Participated in an out-of-hours on-call system.
Specialist biomedical scientist/BMS
NHSBT Bristol Testing
Bristol, Bristol
2005.11 - 2010.09
- Use of automated laboratory equipment to test donor blood for virology and blood group.
- Work to laboratory procedures and GMP standards.
- Authorisation of results produced.
- Troubleshoot equipment and test errors and refer to engineers and senior staff when required.
- Participate in a shift system.
- Supervision of staff within the laboratory section in which i am working to maintain effective workflow.
- Training of junior and new staff members.
Assitant Technical officer
NHSBT Bristol Processing Department
Bristol, Bristol
2003.11 - 2005.11
- Processing of blood donations into blood components such as red cells and platelets.
- use of electronic databases to register products.
- Routine maintenance of laboratory equipment
- Completion of the IBMS registration portfolio.
Education
Master of Science - Biomedical Science
University of Ulster
Coleraine 2019.09 - 2022.09
Specialist Cetrificate - Transfusion Science practice
BBTS
/2009 - /2009
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
University of the West of England
BristolSkills
- Detail-oriented approach
- Critical thinking
- Time Management
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal Skills
Timeline
Volunteer usher
New Theatre
2024.03 - Current
Master of Science - Biomedical Science
University of Ulster
2019.09 - 2022.09
Specialist biomedical scientist
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
2017.03 - Current
Specialist biomedical scientist
NHSBT
2010.09 - 2017.03
Specialist biomedical scientist/BMS
NHSBT Bristol Testing
2005.11 - 2010.09
Assitant Technical officer
NHSBT Bristol Processing Department
2003.11 - 2005.11
Specialist Cetrificate - Transfusion Science practice
BBTS
/2009 - /2009
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
University of the West of England