Staff Profile

I have been working at Newcastle University since 2018. I am a senior biological lab technician supporting biological research laboratories for the School of Natural Environmental Sciences in the Devonshire Building.

Education:

• Cracow University of Technology. Post-Diploma Studies. (Health and Safety Management).
• The Jagiellonian University. Master’s degree (Environmental Chemistry).
•  State Higher Vocational School in Tarnow. Bachelor’s degree (Environmental Protection).

Expertise:

• Molecular biology (PCR, qPCR, electrophoresis, DNA/RNA extraction and analysis)
• Microbiology skills - sterile aseptic techniques, media preparation and culturing and preservation methods
• Microscopy
• Compressed gasses
• Fieldwork
• Dissection and range of sampling skills
• Provide support and supervision to students and research staff.

Previous Experience

• Senior Biological Laboratory Technician (School of Natural Environmental Sciences, Newcastle University).
• Molecular Microbiology Technician (School of Engineering, Newcastle University)
• Biological Teaching Technician (School of Natural Environmental Sciences Newcastle University).
• Senior Chemical Teaching Lab Technician (School of Natural Environmental Sciences Newcastle University)
• Central Services Technician (Newcastle University School of Natural Environmental Sciences Newcastle University).