Jessica Jay

Designed, developed and optimized experiments independently using the various research techniques Presented research at conferences in PowerPoint and poster form Managed long-term research projects adhering to deadlines and safety requirements writing annual reports of findings

Graduate Research Assistant at The University of Birmingham and Warwick University (2018-01 – 2026-12)

• Designed, developed and optimized experiments independently using the various research techniques
• Presented research at conferences in PowerPoint and poster form
• Managed long-term research projects adhering to deadlines and safety requirements writing annual reports of findings
• Analysed large datasets to extrapolate information using bioinformatics software and tools
• Trained undergraduate, masters and new PhD students laboratory techniques and helped with dissertation editing

Doctoral Exchange Researcher at McGill University Montreal (2022-04 – 2022-07)

Competitively funded by BBSRC-Mitacs

• Collaborated with host international labs to rapidly learn new scientific techniques
• Transferred knowledge and taught new protocols to members of my home lab
• Strengthened partnerships between UK and Canadian research demonstrating my own adaptability and cross-cultural communication

Industrial Placement at Quality Films Ltd now Trioworld UK (2020-04 – 2020-06)

Worked alongside the Managing and Production Director within a manufacturer. Gaining business experience across a myriad of different sectors including sales, purchasing, accounts, quality and manufacturing.

• Discussing future investments and business strategies in board meetings with Quality Films Directors
• Collaborating with WMG at the University of Warwick for product development and innovation

Waitress at Pitcher and Piano, Birmingham (2016-06 – 2017-09)

Part of a large team in a busy, city-based chain restaurant

• Provided high quality table service for both food and drinks service whilst upselling
• Aided in the training of new waitressing staff
• Cash handling

Kitchen Assistant and Waitress at The Snack Shack Café, Cannock (2015-06 – 2015-09)

Kitchen Assistant and Waitress at Station Café, Cannock (2013-09 – 2015-06)

• Meal preparation
• Cleaning
• Cash handling
• Customer service
• Waitressing
• Taking telephone orders

PhD in Cancer and Genomics – The University of Birmingham (2018-01 – 2026-12)

BSc in Biomedical Science – The University of Birmingham (2015-01 – 2018-12)

A levels – Staffordshire University Academy Sixth Form (2013-01 – 2015-12)

GCSE – Staffordshire University Academy (2008-01 – 2013-12)