Ashley Clarke

An accomplished Project Scientist and Biomedical Scientist with extensive experience in research and clinical settings. Holds a PhD in Biomedical Science and possesses exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills. Proficient in laboratory techniques, data analysis, scientific writing, communication of complex topics, and project management. Resides in Chelmsford, Essex and open to new opportunities and challenges with a full drivers licence.

Clinical Research Scientist Princeton Consumer Research, Chelmsford, UK August 2022 – October 2023

• Managed projects from start to close.
• Developed study protocols and SOPs, wrote clinical/study reports.
• Investigated and documented protocol deviations.
• Recorded and reported adverse events.
• Liaised directly with clients in person and via email, MS Teams/Zoom meetings, and phone calls.
• Applied ICH GCP and relevant legislation to studies of investigational supplements and cosmetic products.
• Interpreted data from investigations, both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Managed teams from across different departments and trained support staff.
• Provided technical support where required for all studies.
• Setup and implemented new methods.

Biomedical Scientist: Haematology Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK January 2022 – August 2022

• Part-time position in Diagnostic Haematology.
• Trained in full blood count authorisation.
• Limited training in blood film microscopy.
• Used Siemens Advia Haematology analysers.

Biomedical Scientist: Research Biochemistry Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK October 2013 – August 2022

• Trained in the use the following lab equipment: 
  • Diasorin Liaison XL.
  • Perkin Elmer AutoDELFIA.
  • Siemens Dimension RXL, EXL.
  • Beckman Access.
  • TOSOH G8.
  • Meso-Scale Discovery.
  • Victor Plate reader (including Multi-Calc Software).
  • Tecan Automated Pipetting system.
  • Biorad and ThermoScientific plate washers.
• Worked with, liaised with, and advised a variety of research groups and clients, from master’s and PhD students, Academic Researchers, Medical Consultants, biotechnology start-ups, large scale epidemiology studies, to Big Pharma.
• Analysed a multitude of different sample types (e.g., serum, plasma, urine, cell culture) using a variety of immunoassay and chemistry techniques (automated/manual).
• Participated in the running of a clinical service for the provision of diagnostic and monitoring services for patients with severe insulin resistance, diabetes (type I, type II and MODY), genetic syndromes of severe insulin resistance (lipodystrophy), antibody-mediated dysglycaemia, proinsulinoma, insulinoma, myeloma, obesity, gut motility disorders and lysosomal storage disorders (e.g., gaucher disease). 
• Worked to develop research assays, with performance comparable to clinical assays using the ELISA and Meso Scale Discovery Platform. 
• Liaised closely with research groups across the Addenbrooke's Campus including the Institute of Metabolic Sciences, Cambridge Institute for Medical Research, Cancer Research UK and the MRC Epidemiology Unit.
• Trained less experienced members of staff in all aspects of laboratory practice. 
• Carried out laboratory ‘superuser’ tasks for EPIC LIMS applications which control reporting of clinical results and handling of patient information. 
• Maintained stock levels of reagents and consumables.
• Compiled patient and research reports using Microsoft office programs, including Excel and Word.
• Reviewed external quality assurance reports and internal quality control data.

• PhD in Biomedical Science Part-time at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK. January 2015 – February 2022
• IBMS Registration Portfolio HCPC Registration October 2011 – October 2013 Registration Number: BS66358
• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (IBMS Accredited) University of Essex, Colchester, UK. October 2009 – October 2013 Grade: 1st class with Honours
• A Levels St Martin’s Sixth Form, Brentwood, Essex, UK. Sep 2007 – August 2009 Subjects and Grades: Biology (D), Chemistry (D), General Studies (C), Physical Education (B)
• GCSE’s St Martin’s School, Brentwood, Essex, UK. Sep 2002 – August 2007 12 (A-B grades), including Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, and English.