Matthew McPherson
Work Experience Technician

Profile

Biography

I am a year 12 student at Fulford School in York currently studying Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Geography. 

I am currently undertaking work experience from school at the university for a week.  The type of work I undertake will hopefully help me decide what I want to do at university. During the next 12 months I will be visiting universities to decide where I want to study.

Matthew's key responsibilities include 

• Experience the management of a complex mixed teaching and research building.
• Use a content management system to make a web page.
• Maintenance and upkeep of a total organic carbon analyser.
• Physico chemical analysis of environmental samples.
• Introduction to and use of complex analytial equipment; GC-MS, HPLC, Ion chromatography.
• Assistance with environmental geography research labs including foram and pollen analysis, handling of soil core and field equipment management.
• Repair, maintenance and instruction in flight of an autonomous GPS assisted quadcopter.
• Advice on the handling and disposal of hazardous laboratory chemicals.