Weronika Glinka
Stevenage,UK
Summary
Enthusiastic, self-sufficient, team oriented and driven chemist. Offering strong analytical background with solid problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Knowledgeable about data interpretation, project management, and collaborative teamwork. Ready to use and develop analytical, communication, and technical skills in analytical and research roles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Industrial Placement
Glaxosmithkline
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
09.2024 - Current
- Currently completing a year-long industrial placement alongside in conjunction with a Masters thesis.
- Created spreadsheets and other forms of documentation to accurately record and calculate analytical results.
- Reviewed testing methods to establish improvement areas and implement corrective action.
- Tested thoroughly using diverse analytical methods such as GC, HPLC, UV Spectroscopy, UV-Vis and wet chemistry techniques according to raw materials.
- Assessed purity of pharmaceutical products to verify safety and quality ahead of use.
- Monitored chemical changes and causes in natural and synthetic matter.
- Drafted scientific reports for improved research scope.
- Explained complex technical outcomes clearly and concisely to non-technical audiences for improved understanding.
- Collaborated with scientists and engineers on major vaccine development.
Student ambassador
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, UK
11.2022 - Current
- Representing the school at open days, talking about university experience and programs covered by the School of Chemistry
- Giving over 20 tours around campus to candidates in a day.
Tutor
Tutoring
Edinburgh, UK
02.2021 - Current
- Mathematics and Chemistry tutor on KS3, GCSE and A-level/ Scottish Highers stage on “Mytutor” and “Varsity Tutor” websites
- Planned lessons to target subject weaknesses and build skills within strengths, tailored to individual needs.
Analytical chemistry summer intern
AstraZeneca
Macclesfield, UK
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Performed a 10-week project on use of mass spectrometry in counterfeit analyses in the pharmaceutical industry
- Used PCA-LDA statistical methods and ACD labs for data analysis
- Contributed to a research paper that is currently in preparation
- Improved my transferrable skills through giving regular presentations and a scientific poster presentation to all the analytical teams on campus from which received positive feedback on the clarity and content of the work performed
- Documented experiments in clear and succinct fashion for knowledge management purposes in electronic laboratory notebook (BIOVIA Workbook).
Swimming teacher
Swim Easy
Edinburgh, UK
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Swimming teacher for children between the ages of 3–18
- Learnt how to adapt teaching styles depending on the age group taught
- Made personalised lesson plans prior to each session
- Trained new employees.
Education
MChem - Medicinal and Biological Chemistry
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, UK 09.2020 - 09.2025
High school diploma - undefined
Queen Elizabeth High School
Calgary, Canada 09.2018 - 06.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Basic knowledge of Python
- Multilingual
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
- Active Listening
- B1 level in Spanish
Affiliations
- Sailing
- Running and exercise
- Travelling
Languages
English
Fluent
Polish
Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Industrial Placement
Glaxosmithkline
09.2024 - Current
Analytical chemistry summer intern
AstraZeneca
06.2023 - 09.2024
Student ambassador
The University of Edinburgh
11.2022 - Current
Swimming teacher
Swim Easy
03.2022 - 05.2023
Tutor
Tutoring
02.2021 - Current
MChem - Medicinal and Biological Chemistry
University of Edinburgh
09.2020 - 09.2025
High school diploma - undefined
Queen Elizabeth High School
09.2018 - 06.2020
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