Graduate Laboratory Technician Review

Assist in the setup of laboratory practicals in the chemistry teaching laboratories. Perform maintenance and calibration testing on the laboratory equipment to ensure proper functionality. Maintain good working relationships with all levels of staff. Always continue to develop personal and transferable skills to maximise the experience and enhance my cv. Assist in all areas of health and life sciences.

Yes, I developed my communicative skills through conversing with other staff of all levels. I developed my supervisory skills whilst supervising students in the teaching laboratories. I developed my laboratory skills/ pipetting skills through assisting in the setup of practicals and through preparation of standard solutions. I developed my team working skills through working with colleagues to setup laboratory practicals ensuring it was according to the laboratory procedure, ready for students to use.

There was some responsibilities for example supervising students during sessions in a chemistry teaching laboratory. Assisting in the setup of practicals ensuring everything was setup correctly so it's easy for students to begin the practicals. Preparing standard solutions according to protocol which would be used for practicals/ cleaning. As for more independent responsibilities l, perhaps the internship required more time for staff to have complete confidence in my work as I had to be trained on everything before I could begin working.

My supervisor was very supportive and helpful, as we're all of my colleagues, fellow laboratory technicians. They took time out of their days to give independent teaching/ laboratory sessions to help me develop my skills and knowledge. Furthermore they encouraged me to work on my personal skills, to work on my CV and gave advice on interviews etc.

Very nice and peaceful atmosphere during my time there. I enjoyed working there and all the staff could have a nice laugh and a cup of tea with eachother. It was nice.

I loved my placement. I believe it helped me get my current full-time position in my field. It gave me the confidence and rekindled my communicative skills which was well needed especially after being in lockdown for so long.

Yes

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