Hayley Townsend

Laboratory assistant

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MitcheldeanMember since 21 June 2026

Chemical dilutionSpray applicationTest preparationStock takingAble to work well as part of a team or independently.

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Chemical dilutionSpray applicationTest preparationStock takingAble to work well as part of a team or independently.

About

I am a mother of four. With my family I enjoy walking, gardening, cycling and going to the cinema. I am also a keen reader of both classic and modern fiction. I enjoy solving cryptic crosswords and other puzzles. I am always enthusiastic to learn new skills. I hold a Full clean UK drivers licence.

Experience

Laboratory Assistant at Monmouth School for Girls (2013-11 – Present)

Assist technicians in the smooth running of the science department
Set up and clear practical experiments
Wash glassware and lab coats
Manage general housekeeping
Purchase equipment with petty cash
Help with stock taking of chemicals and equipment
Maintain reagent bottles - clean, topped up and clearly labelled

Experimental Officer in Entomology at Zeneca Agrochemicals (1996-02 – 1998-06)

Carry out primary screening of novel insecticides on nine common insect pests
Prepare tests including harvesting insects, making agar, chemical dilution, spray application and assessment
Collate and write reports of efficacy results for the chemistry department
Maintain insect cultures used for testing
Prepare artificial insect diets
Maintain host plant varieties
Treat all chemicals as potentially hazardous and adhere to COSHH regulations

Experimental Assistant/Officer in Entomology at ICI Plant Protection Division (1988-02 – 1993-04)

Carry out secondary screening of novel insecticides on Lepidopteran pests of cotton plants
Prepare tests including harvesting of 1st instar larvae, chemical dilution and application
Carry out assessments and report findings and recommendations
Adhere to COSHH regulations
Maintain a clean and safe environment