Mica McCarthy
London, UK
Summary
Database administrator with a proven track record in managing confidential records and enhancing organisational and time management skills. Demonstrates strong laboratory techniques and data analysis capabilities, honed through hands-on experience at Towson University and a competitive internship with Diabetes UK. Adept in leadership, communication, and collaboration, with a commitment to increasing representation in healthcare research.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Database Administrator
Integrity Care Recruitment
London, UK
06.2023 - 12.2025
- Managing and maintaining over 200 confidential records in accordance with company policies.
- Improved tech skills, organisation skills, and time management skills.
Diabetes UK Summer Intern
Diabetes UK, Windsor Fellowship
University of Oxford, University of Exeter and University of Bristol
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Selected for competitive national internship programme designed to increase representation of Black leaders in diabetes research and healthcare.
- Developed practical laboratory skills, including pipetting, sample handling, and data analysis, while working on diabetes-related research.
- Shadowed and networked with leading researchers, clinicians, and industry professionals to gain insights into cutting-edge diabetes research and patient care.
- Strengthened adaptability and time management skills through extensive travel between research sites.
- Benefited from one-to-one mentoring, receiving tailored career guidance, academic pathway advice and support in navigating research opportunities.
Lab Experience
Towson University
Towson, USA
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed comprehensive understanding of scientific process through hands-on laboratory experience.
- Practiced skills such as pipetting and DNA extraction, with multiple uses of equipment like Nanodrop and centrifuge.
Part Time Administrative Assistant
JKG Organic Ltd
London, UK
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Administrative skills, posting packages to customers, design input on brand, and photography for website.
- Conducted research related to specific topics assigned by management team.
- Greeted visitors and callers and handled inquiries and directed them to appropriate persons according to needs.
Children's Tutor
Private Tutoring
London, UK
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Spent some months helping to prepare Year 6s for 11+ exams.
- Mentored and facilitated improvement of students' study skills, increasing their confidence in learning environments.
- Coached students on many academic concepts and explained terminology in easy-to-understand language.
Education
GCSEs - Maths, English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, RS, Spanish
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
Dartford, UK 01.2014 - 01.2020
A-Levels - Biology (A), Chemistry (B), Spanish (A)
WG6 Sixth Form
Dartford, UK 09.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
University of York
York, UK 09.2022 -
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Data analysis
- Leadership
- Organisation skills
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Database management
Activities
- Spanish - Good level of understanding (reading and conversational).
- Youth Facilitation & Peer Mentoring Course (2021) - Trained in peer support with focus on domestic and sexual abuse/harrassment (GCSE-equivalent qualification).
- National Citizen Service (2019) - Completed government-funded social development programme, delivering a community volunteering project with lasting local impact.
- Leader, Christian Union (2023-2024) - Organised weekly meetings and events, fostering community and coordinating outreach activities.
- Secretary of First Love Society York (2023/2024) - Oversaw communications and administration, supporting smooth running of society programmes
- Netball Player, University of York College Team - Regularly competed in college-level matches, building teamwork and resilience
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Diabetes UK Summer Intern
Diabetes UK, Windsor Fellowship
07.2025 - 08.2025
Lab Experience
Towson University
10.2024 - 05.2025
Database Administrator
Integrity Care Recruitment
06.2023 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
University of York
09.2022 -
A-Levels - Biology (A), Chemistry (B), Spanish (A)
WG6 Sixth Form
09.2020 - 08.2022
Part Time Administrative Assistant
JKG Organic Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2022
Children's Tutor
Private Tutoring
01.2019 - 12.2019
GCSEs - Maths, English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, RS, Spanish
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
01.2014 - 01.2020