Ana Capote

Experience

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  Universidade de Aveiro

  Sept 2012 - Jul 2013

  Research Assistant

  Final year project: Characterization of Photophysiological Diversity in Symbiodinium spp.The project aim was to study aspects concerning the photophysiology and life of the coral symbiotic dinoflagellate Symbiodinium. I’ve worked as research assistant on the photophysiology and photoprotective mechanisms of different clades, assessed the effects of various environmental factors on dark non-photochemical quenching (dark NPQ) and was responsible for daily monitor/maintenance of the cultures. - Pulse Amplitude Modulation for assessment of Non-Photochemical Quenching of chlorophyll fluorescence and effects of temperature/irradiance acclimation in dinoflagellates.- Daily monitor and maintenance of algal cultures - pH, oxygen and photophysiology control Show less

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  University of Essex

  Oct 2013 - Jul 2014

  Research Assistant

  Professional placement at the Algal Physiology Lab (Distinction 19/20)Project: Regulation of photoacclimation by fluctuating light in Symbiodinium spp. • With supervisor guidance, started my own project and was responsible for daily monitor/maintenance of cultures, as well as managing a small team of master students working on the same program.• Gained outstanding experience and organisational skills by keeping the laboratory normal running and everyday tasks, cleaning, preparing solutions, growth media and equipment check/maintenance.• Learned safety and management procedures, techniques and instrument calibration.• Responsible for teaching new lab members and undergraduate students.• Proficient knowledge of mathematical and data analysis using SPSS, MS Office Excel and SigmaPlot.• Improved presentation skills, by having to give frequent updates on my research to academics, post-doc researchers and PhD students. Show less

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  Oliver Bonas

  Oct 2014 - Dec 2014

  Sales Assistant

  • Providing professional costumer service, processing sales, managing cash and returns/refunds. • Responsible for opening/closing store and replenishment. This gave me high sense of responsibility and improved my organisational and time management skills.

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  Harris Federation.

  Jan 2015 - Aug 2019

  - Health and Safety Coordinator (Lab safety, COSHH and other legislation)- Risk assessment, control and management- Implementation of health and safety regulations across department - Perform and keep records of departmental audits and risk assessments- Provide first aid support and in work training - Deliver training sessions, workshops and talks- Coordinator of scientific activities- Leader and line manager of technical team - Run and maintain technicians’ network and online forum- Organising science week and other science related events- Budget managing (purchase of chemicals, IDA and other science equipment)- Liaising with suppliers, internal and external service teams - Radiation protection supervisor Show less Science Teacher Assistant, Harris Federation January 2015 – Present• Plan and deliver lessons, organise practical lessons and activities in the laboratory.• Provide study resources (worksheets, books, summary boards/booklets). • Come up with study techniques and methods for special educational needed students.• Developed written and verbal communication skills, by interacting with a variety of audiences, but also my ability to work as part of a large team, demonstrating flexibility when asked to perform a variety of roles. • Improved my ability to teach science to younger and non-scientific audiences, as well as to SEN pupils. Show less

  • Senior Science Technician w/ Health and Safety Officer duties

    Jan 2016 - Aug 2019

  • Teaching Assistant

    Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
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  UCL

  Sept 2019 - now

  - Laboratory Operations Manager- Deputy Radiation Protection Supervisor (dRPS)- Area Safety Officer - advising on safety issues and monitoring compliance.- Effective planning and management of laboratory areas and research facilities - Setting equipment maintenance programs and negotiating service contracts- Provision of guidance on purchasing of supplies, equipment, and services - Communicating and implementing safety initiatives - Participation in out-of-hours emergency response and absence cover Show less - Assist with the operation of laboratory areas/facilities.- Assist with the maintenance of communal equipment service contracts.- Liaise with contractors to co-ordinate service/repair works.- Provide equipment training and assist with troubleshooting. - Raise purchase orders and assist procuring equipment/consumables.- Attend to any accounts related queries, raising sales invoices and processing billings- Laboratory safety inductions- Complete laboratory inspections and follow up action points.- Assist in chemical waste removal. Show less

  • Laboratory Manager

    Jul 2022 - now

  • Assistant Laboratory Manager

    Jun 2022 - Oct 2023

  • Laboratory Management Team Assistant

    Sept 2019 - Jun 2022