Profile

I am 26 years old and early in my career in the chemical industry. I live in the North East of  England with my family. I graduated from Keele University in 2019 with a 2.1  in BSc (Hons) Chemistry. I currently work as a Research Technician for Johnson Matthey as part of the Process Chemistry and Catalysis Team.

I hold a brown belt in karate, which I have been training in since I was 15. I believe in pineapple on pizza. I’m a big Formula 1 fan with my favourite drivers being Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris. I enjoy TV shows such as Criminal Minds, Taskmaster, Friends, Ted Lasso, Gilmore Girls, Better Call Saul and Bridgerton. I also love all things Harry Potter.

As a research technician, I work on projects within the Process Chemistry and Catalysis team. I do laboratory work, run a multitude of analytical techniques, and complete reports on my findings.

My current project looks at the best catalyst for us in renewable fuels. I also help out in other projects where extra support is needed as well as a bunch of non-project related work.

My role is a mixture of laboratory work and desk work so I will either head across to the lab to get geared up and set up experiments/prepare samples/run analysis or I will be writing up my findings, putting together risk assessments for future lab work, etc. I present these results in meetings and sometimes put together posters/presentations for big conference-style meetings.

I also participate in regular health and safety meetings where we take turns for different roles and responsibilities. I am also the person in charge (PIC) of a few pieces of equipment and labs so make sure these are maintained and tidy. I also have a fire warden responsibility, so – in the event of a fire – I help facilitate safe evacuation and personnel management.

Home time is usually between 5-5:30 pm depending on when I get in/how busy that day is.