Rebecca Norman

Highly motivated integrated masters student in Biological Sciences at the University of Birmingham. Twelve months experience with Lonza, performing High Performance Liquid Chromatography assays in a Good Manufacturing Practice laboratory, as well as maintaining cells in an aseptic environment. Managed cell media for six cell lines. Lead a cell banking project. Technical reviewer of solution preparations. Familiar with Microsoft Office for recording data, processing results and for collaboration. Twelve months of tennis coaching experience. Ambitious triathlete outside of the workplace.

Lonza Industrial Placement Student MDV_UK, Slough   Jun 2023 - Jul 2024

• Managed cell media for six cell lines 
• Performed analytical chemistry assays and bioassays in a Good Manufacturing Practice laboratory
• Directed cell banking project
• Technical reviewer in solution preparation and reviewed logbooks 
• Merited the Lean Management System White Belt award for taking initiative to improve bioassay suites, applying lean principles to points of use 
• Collaborated with the laboratory team for housekeeping and freezer access responsibilities
• Heavily involved with Reading Athletics Club, raced in the Windsor Olympic Triathlon and took part in the notorious Dragon Ride

University of Birmingham 2021 - 2025

MSci Biological Sciences with Professional Placement

Grades First Year: 73% | Second Year: 70% | Third Year: 69%