Aldershot, England, United Kingdom
As a Technical Sales Representative at the Centre for Industrial Rheology, I support pharmaceutical, medical device and consumer health companies through advanced material characterisation. I work with R&D, formulation and manufacturing teams to better understand material behaviour such as viscosity and viscoelasticity, friction and lubricity, interfacial behaviour, powder flow, micro-rheology and colloidal stability; helping clients de-risk development, optimise performance and solve complex formulation challenges more efficiently and cost-effectively than building the capacity in-house. My background is in diagnostic assay development, giving me a strong technical foundation in my commercial role. At ANGLE plc, I developed and optimised immunofluorescence and FISH-based downstream assays for circulating tumour cell detection, whilst also managing the cell culture laboratory, overseeing the supply of cancer cell lines across multiple teams. I delivered technical training and troubleshooting support to partner laboratories, ensuring robust and reproducible workflows. This combination of hands-on scientific experience and customer-facing commercial responsibility allows me to translate complex technical problems into practical testing strategies and communicate clearly with both scientists and business stakeholders. I’m always open to connecting with professionals working in formulation, materials science, medical devices and pharmaceutical development, whether you're tackling a current technical challenge or looking to proactively strengthen your development strategy.
▪ Led design and optimisation of a combined immunofluorescence–FISH assay to study HER2 in circulating tumour cells. ▪ Supervise human cancer cell culture facility, including routine maintenance and optimisation projects. ▪ Represent the company at conferences, presenting research and engaging with prospective clients. ▪ Collaborate with distributors, clients, and partners to deliver training, review study results, and align project goals. ▪ Manage and mentor a team of junior scientists to build technical expertise and professional development.
▪ Performed immunofluorescence and FISH staining for cytology studies. ▪ Analysed and presented data to internal teams. ▪ Wrote experimental documentation, including reports and SOPs. ▪ Carried out routine and experimental mammalian cancer cell culture.
▪ Performed immunofluorescence staining of cytology samples and analysed circulating tumour cells post-staining. ▪ Conducted routine mammalian cancer cell line culture and sample processing. ▪ Handled blood samples and performed separations using in-house instruments. ▪ Maintained laboratory equipment and supported compliance with quality and safety standards. ▪ Ensured smooth lab operations through regular cleaning and organisation of work areas.
Promoted from Medical Laboratory Assistant. Additional duties include helping organise the team, collecting sample data and assisting the Shift Supervisor.
▪ Processing high volumes of incoming COVID-19 samples. ▪ Unpacking and scanning samples to accurately record them into in-house systems. ▪ Extensive daily cleaning of laboratory and common areas. ▪ Maintaining stock of PPE and lab consumables. ▪ Ensure all waste is disposed of correctly as per SOP.
▪ Performed cash handling in the tea-room and ticket office. ▪ Conducted stock checks and intake of deliveries. ▪ Performed basic maintenance around the site, safety checks on equipment and risk assessments on areas of the site.