Profile
Bethany Waller-Scott
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About Me:
I live in Birmingham. I’m a specialist by day 👩🔬 and an amateur book reviewer in the evenings! I also do musical theatre as a hobby and lover performing on stage🎵. I also love animals, camping and pizza!
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I grew up in Birmingham my whole life and when I was 18 moved to Wales for a few months to work as a performer! I then went to university in Nottingham where I did my undergrad in Biochemistry. I then took a year out of study and moved to Manchester. After this I then moved back home to Birmingham to study my masters degree in molecular biotechnology. Since then, I’ve been working at The Binding Site and have worked my way up to a specialist role.
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My pronouns are:
She/her
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My Work:
Binding Site helps doctors and scientists find and keep track of diseases like blood cancers and immune system problems.
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The company started at the University of Birmingham and has been helping people for over 30 years. They support important research and keep improving their work to help patients and doctors.
Binding Site works closely with their partners to be leaders in medical testing, making sure they make a big difference together.
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My Typical Day:
I wake up and travel to work. When I get to work I have my breakfast before I start (usually I have porridge and a coffee). I start working at 7am, and usually start by planning my day, and preparing for any meetings. After this I’ll start my project work, I have lunch in the middle of the day where I usually go for a walk and then head back to finish off my day.
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In my job, I write and approve new procedures or changes to old ones. I also create and manage new versions of quality control documents. I design and write plans for investigations and also write and review reports on these. If I find any problems, I tell the right people and suggest ways to fix and improve things.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
With £500, I can improve STEM outreach in my community by purchasing hands-on science kits for local schools and community centres. I will host interactive workshops and classes with local experts, and start a STEM club with necessary supplies. Additionally, I’ll arrange field trips to science museums and tech companies, covering transportation and entry fees. Finally, I’ll fund community science projects, such as a biology-focused garden, and support local school initiatives.
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Education:
My love for science started in primary school as I had an incredible science and maths teacher! This love crossed over into my secondary school, college and university studies.
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Qualifications:
GCSEs: 9 ranging A-C including, maths, english, science and russian
A level maths
BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Medical Science
BSc (hons) Biochemistry
MSc Molecular Biotechnology
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Current Job:
Manufacturing Specialist
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Employer:
The Binding Site, Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
animal-loving, singing, specialist
What did you want to be after you left school?
A vet
Were you ever in trouble at school?
No
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
Performing
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Limp Bizkit
What's your favourite food?
Pizza
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
For animals to live forever, to be able to travel for free, to own a home library
Tell us a joke.
Why can't you trust an atom? Because they make up everything!
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