Sameeha Begum
Summary
Biomedical Sciences graduate with R&D experience at Procter & Gamble and technical operations experience at Leica Biosystems. Experienced in regulated environments, sample management, documentation, process improvement and cross-functional working, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Remote Private Tutor
GoStudent
04.2022 - Current
- Guided eight students to successfully pass the 11+ exams and secure placements in grammar schools, honing mentoring and motivational skills.
- Provides online maths, english and science tutoring to students aged 5-16, improving average test performance by 20% over six months.
- Initiated development of tailored problem-solving strategies to enhance individual learning experiences for each tutee.
Remote Private Tutor
Leica Biosystems
07.2026 - 08.2026
- Worked within a regulated environment, applying GMP, GDP and Human Tissue Authority (HTA) requirements to maintain quality, compliance and sample integrity.
- Supported Quality Control and Stability Study activities, coordinating the storage, scanning, shipping and archiving of samples and stained sections in accordance with defined procedures.
- Maintained accurate and traceable records to support sample traceability and record accuracy, data integrity, quality control and regulatory compliance.
- Managed multiple sample-related activities within agreed timelines, demonstrating strong organisation, prioritisation and attention to detail.
- Worked across technical operations processes to ensure materials and samples were handled, documented and transferred correctly.
- Identified opportunities to improve efficiency and maintain consistent processes while working within established quality requirements.
Research & Development intern
Procter & Gamble
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Worked within the Greater Europe Product Research and Process Development team on projects involving whiteness enhancement technologies, particle development and consumer acceptance for Fairy and Ariel.
- Designed and executed experiments to investigate waterless formulation technologies, using structured problem-solving approaches to evaluate technical challenges and identify effective solutions.
- Analysed and interpreted experimental data to inform project decisions, assess performance against objectives and communicate evidence-based recommendations.
- Collaborated with global experts across R&D functions, adapting communication to different technical audiences and contributing to cross-functional project delivery.
- Presented project findings and recommendations to cross-functional teams, strengthening technical communication and stakeholder engagement.
- Received a hire recommendation from a Band 3 manager after developing a robust formulation approach that enhanced particle stability and consumer-relevant performance, exceeding project KPIs.
- Nominated for Newcastle University's Placement Student of the Year Award for research impact and collaboration.
Science Communication Project
Inequality in Diabetes Lab
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Awarded competitive funding from the Tackling Inequality Lab to design an educational prototype addressing disparities in diabetes awareness.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary scientists and public health specialists to design and pilot the prototype.
- Created scientific communication connect, reaching diverse communities and strengthening engagement and outreach skills.
- Tackling Inequality Lab
Education
BSc Biomedical Sciences with Professional Placement Year (2:1)
Newcastle University, 2022-2026
01-2026
Newcastle High School for Girls, 2018-2022
01-2022
Skills
- Regulated environment experience
- GMP & GDP principles
- HTA requirements
- Quality control
- Sample management & traceability
- Documentation & data integrity
- Process adherence and improvement
- Inventory/sample management
- Shipping and dispatch coordination
- Record management
- Prioritisation and time management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder communication
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Laboratory Information/Technical Systems
- Quantitative data analysis
- Experimental design
- Technical report writing
- Full clean UK driving licence
Additional experience
Waitress – Aveika, Gainford Group | June 2023–September 2023
- Delivered efficient customer service in a high-volume environment while managing multiple priorities and serving approximately 60 customers simultaneously.
- Developed strong communication, teamwork and time-management skills while maintaining service standards.
Sales Assistant – Oxfam | December 2022–June 2023
- Organised donations, worked the till, assisted customers and kept the shop floor tidy.
- Developed teamwork and collaboration skills and demonstrated leadership skills by distributing tasks according to team strengths.
Awards & additional achievements
- Caring responsibilities (2019–present): balanced academic commitments with ongoing support for a younger sibling with autism and sensory processing disorder. Currently acting as a registered carer, helping manage daily routines and wellbeing, demonstrating empathy, resilience and effective time management.
- Served as a Mental Health Ambassador, completing safeguarding training and providing support to fellow students.
- Co-led a remote Psychology Society during sixth form, strengthening communication and presentation skills.
- Managed budgeting and supplier communications as part of the Leavers’ Ball Committee.
References
References available on request.
Timeline
Remote Private Tutor
Leica Biosystems
07.2026 - 08.2026
Research & Development intern
Procter & Gamble
07.2024 - 06.2025
Remote Private Tutor
GoStudent
04.2022 - Current
Science Communication Project
Inequality in Diabetes Lab
06.2021 - 09.2021
BSc Biomedical Sciences with Professional Placement Year (2:1)
Newcastle University, 2022-2026
Newcastle High School for Girls, 2018-2022