Darren K.
About me
| Darren K. | |
| Biology | |
| Biology | |
| Research Postgraduate | |
| Wentworth | |
| 2011 | |
| United Kingdom |
My employment
| Research Associate | |
| Covance | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Science and research | |
| 2000 |
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A day in the life of a Research Associate in the United Kingdom
My career history
Started at the company as a graduate and studied for my PhD whilst working full-time there. Previous to my current company, I worked for a food testing microbiology lab in Cornwall.
Where I hope to be in 5 years
I hope to continue to progress myself and my scientific knowledge and profile through my role and the contacts I make.
My advice to students considering work
It is worth doing some kind of work-experience as this will set you apart from other graduates. Also, be prepared to get in the door as you never know where a company might take you once you are an employee there and have proven your dedication and value to them.
My advice about working in my industry
It is worth doing some kind of work-experience as this will set you apart from other graduates. Also, be prepared to get in the door as you never know where a company might take you once you are an employee there and have proven your dedication and value to them.
What I do
I introduce new technologies and methodologies to the company with the goal of improving current practices in genetic toxicology and in vitro toxicology where possible for them.
Skills I use and how I developed them
Extracurricular skills:
Project management, data management, planning on daily/weekly/monthly/annual timeframes (all from my PhD). Scientific skills obtained from all my experience to date.
What I like most
It is very varied and the work I do is more akin to a post-doc position thus involves a more investigative approach to what I do compared to other roles within the company.
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