Professional summary
Research Interests
I have experience of a broad range of analytical methods used in both nutrient and organic analyses in environmental samples from surface waters, ground waters, atmospheric gases, agricultural run-off, soils and biota. My specialist areas are;
- Soxhlet and microwave extraction for polar compounds, PAH's, PCB's, OC's, PBDE's
- Size Exclusion Chromatography and Solid Phase Extraction clean-up techniques
- GCMS and GCMSMS analyses
- Pyrolysis coupled GCMS mainly for the analysis of polymers
- Extraction of Rodenticides in Biota
- Analysing metabolities using GC-QTOF data in Unify software
- Methods for nutrient analyses including ion chromatography, high temperature combustion and colorimetry for both waters and soils, as well as soil and vegetation extractions
- Instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
- Laboratory and sample management systems
- Microplate and RadioImmunoAssay experience
- Fecal Indicator Organism Analysis for E.Coli
Brief CV
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Analyst within the Centralised Chemistry Team at Lancaster since 2012
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Analyst within the Centre for Sustainable Water Management, Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University 2010-2012
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Research Technician at CEH Lancaster 2008-2010
Qualifications
I have a BSc Hons in Combined Science from Lancaster University, with modules in Chemistry, Mathematics, Environmental Science and Mechanical Engineering.
I have a full first aid at work certification
I have a BSc Hons in Combined Science from Lancaster University, with modules in Chemistry, Mathematics, Environmental Science and Mechanical Engineering.
I have a full first aid at work certification