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Maria Benjamin

Summary

Attentive and hard-working Biomedical Science graduate with a broad range of analytical and scientific skills developed through various work experience opportunities and modules during BSc. A proactive individual with not only a professional manner and excellent attention to detail, but outstanding communication skills and an agreeable, friendly approach to work life. With a particular passion for communicating science, now searching for a position in the medical industry to help pursue my career in research.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Work Experience

Motilent
London
07.2024 - 07.2024
  • Attended client meetings
  • Produced concise summaries of scientific literature
  • Introduced to medical imaging software such as Entrolytics

Professional Training Year

Cancer and Genetics Department, Cardiff University
10.2023 - 07.2024
  • Coordinated a scientific research project recombineering pseudotyped adenoviruses
  • Conducted a range of assays on virotherapies
  • Analysed data using GraphPad Prism and R Studio
  • Visualised molecular formations using Pymol
  • Delivered weekly presentations to communicate research findings
  • Attended several conferences to discuss new research
  • Engaged with aspiring biomedical students at educational events

Work Experience

Pathology Laboratory, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
10.2020 - 10.2020
  • Engaged with professionals in haematology and microbiology regarding their roles in diagnosis
  • Made comparisons between blood samples from leukaemia patients with professionals

Waitress

Smallwood Lodge
, Shropshire
08.2018 - 12.2024
  • Worked outside of academic term time serving meals and drinks with professionalism and skill
  • Provide friendly, courteous service, maximising positive customer satisfaction ratings
  • Organise room hire and catering for large events


Education

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences with a Professional Training Year

Cardiff University
Cardiff
09.2021 - 07.2025

A-Levels - English Literature- A, Biology- B, Chemistry- B

Newport Girls' High School Academy
Shropshire
09.2019 - 06.2021

GCSEs - 10 GCSEs graded from 6-9 including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and English Language

The Burton Borough School
Shropshire
09.2014 - 06.2019

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Collaborative and networking skills
  • Laboratory skills
  • Quantitative data analysis and interpretation
  • Organisational and time management skills
  • Scientific Writing

Affiliations

Badminton- Represented Shropshire at County level across the country for several years

Piano- Completed several grades and committed to playing for enjoyment alongside education

References

Professor Alan Parker: parkeral@cardiff.ac.uk

+44 2922510231

Henry Wellcome Building for Biomedical Research,

University Hospital of Wales,

Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XN


Dr Toby Phesse: phesset@cardiff.ac.uk

+44 2920688495

Hadyn Ellis Building,

Maindy Road, Cardiff, CF24 4HQ

Timeline

Work Experience

Motilent
07.2024 - 07.2024

Professional Training Year

Cancer and Genetics Department, Cardiff University
10.2023 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences with a Professional Training Year

Cardiff University
09.2021 - 07.2025

Work Experience

Pathology Laboratory, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
10.2020 - 10.2020

A-Levels - English Literature- A, Biology- B, Chemistry- B

Newport Girls' High School Academy
09.2019 - 06.2021

Waitress

Smallwood Lodge
08.2018 - 12.2024

GCSEs - 10 GCSEs graded from 6-9 including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and English Language

The Burton Borough School
09.2014 - 06.2019
Maria Benjamin