Profile
Carolina Mendes
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About Me:
I work in a medical laboratory in the day. During my free time I love spending time outside gardening, swimming, hiking and climbing. I also do a martial art called Brazilian Jiujitsu. On quiet days I really enjoy sitting somewhere sunny and read a nice book.
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My pronouns are:
she/her
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My Work:
I’m a Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology. I work with cells and microscopes. I help doctors diagnose diseases like cancer and infections.
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My Typical Day:
I wake up and have breakfast (coffee and toast). I get to work at 8:30am, where I work with patient’s tissues and cells. I have lunch with my colleagues in the tea room. In the afternoon I pick up any work left too do in the lab and finish by doing some paperwork. I go home around 5pm. In the evening I tend to spend time with friends, watch TV or exercise.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Sporty biomedical scientist
What did you want to be after you left school?
A scientist and a private investigator.
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Only when I talked too much.
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
Teaching.
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