Scott Townend

Experience if both Commercial and Research laboratories, working in molecular biology and toxicology.

• Sample Processing
• Lab management

Experience working in animal husbandry with reptiles and amphibians.

Lab Manger 4 yrs / Lab Technician 2 yrs at Nature Metrics Ltd

• Sample processing
  • Sample receipt
  • DNA extraction
  • PCR/qPCRDNA extraction
  • PCR/qPCR
• Equipment procurement, maintenance and calibration
• Stock procurement and management
• Health and Safety
  • SOP design
  • COSHH and risk assessment 
  • First Aid
• Waste disposal management
• Lab design and relocation

Technical Officer 2 yrs at University of Hertfordshire: Toxicology

• General lab maintenance
• Sample processing including high toxicity and radioactive material handling.

Volunteer and Work Experience

ZSL London Zoo: Reptile and Amphibian House

Heathrow Airport Animal Reception Centre

Bangor University

Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) in Zoology

Sir John Lawes School A Levels in Biology, Graphics and Geography

GCSEs in English, Maths, Science, Graphics, Art, French and Geography