Dashboard – Red Zone

Education:

Churchlands Senior High School – Western Australia
Edith Cowan University – Western Australia
Qualifications:

Churchlands Senior High School – Western Australia – 2001
High School Certificate, similar to A-levels and GCSEs. University entry subjects helped me get into university

Edith Cowan University – Western Australia
Bachelor of Science (Human Biology) – 2005
Graduate Diploma of Education (Major-Science, Minor-Health Education) – 2015
Gave me a strong background in Science and the teaching qualification helped with my communication skills.
Work History:

Science Technician – 2017-2019
Technical Assistant – 2007-2017
Cashier – 2005-2007
Current Job:

Scientist – 2017-present

About Me:

I was born and raised in Australia and moved to England four years ago! I’m an enthusiastic Scientist who loves to solves problems!
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I live in Stockport with my husband and three cats. Originally, I am from Australia and have lived in England for almost four years! I love watching horror movies and eating Asian cuisine.
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We do research and development of assays, to create new tests to fill in gaps in the health diagnostics market. This includes study planning and execution, sample processing, DNA/RNA extractions, and PCR set-up and analysis. The final result is an improved workflow or test to diagnose disease earlier or provide information about the type of treatment a person should receive, also known as personalised medicine.
My Typical Day:

I wake up when my cat gets hungry and sort myself out before heading into work. There I start by checking any outstanding emails and get on with the days tasks. Sometimes I’m in the lab and sometimes in the office sorting out results!
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6am – wake up

7am – leave for work

7:30am – sort emails, paperwork etc. at my desk.

8:30am – plan studies, sort results from the day before, make worksheets for lab work

12:15pm – lunch!

12:45pm – back to work

3:30pm – head home

4pm – go for a walk

4:30pm – relax, TV or reading

5:30pm – cook and eat dinner

7pm – shower

7:30pm – relax until bed-time!
What I'd do with the prize money:

Support a local STEM Club

Carmen Whitehead