Natalie Watt

Final year Biotechnology BSc student at Imperial College London

United Kingdom

About

Experience

  • Intern at BGI Genomics
    Sep 2025 - Sep 2025 · 1 mo

    - Rotated within the clinical laboratory, gaining hands-on experience in sample processing, DNA extraction, library preparation, and sequencing using BGI’s proprietary DNBseq™ technology. - Supported the marketing team through client meetings, market research, and analysis of product positioning for AI-integrated health devices and personalised medicine solutions. - Conducted and presented comparative and strategic analysis on IVDs and AI in personalised healthcare, contributing to discussions on future market applications. - Attended BGI’s 26th-anniversary product launch event, engaging with innovative biotech and health screening technologies.

  • Healthcare sector Intern at NAMI - Nano and Advanced Materials Institute
    Jul 2025 - Aug 2025 · 2 mos

    - Laboratory Research: Investigated the prebiotic and antimicrobial effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) on fermented probiotics, contributing to foundational research for novel product development. - Innovation & Strategy: Partnered with a cross-functional team of 6 to brainstorm, develop, and pitch novel concepts to company executives, effectively communicating scientific ideas to a business audience. - Sustainability Analysis: Gained hands-on industry knowledge through weekly site visits to sewage and waste treatment plants, evaluating the integration of sustainable practices within Hong Kong's urban infrastructure.

  • Strategy Consultant at 180 Degrees Consulting
    Jan 2025 - Apr 2025 · 4 mos

    - Selected to provide pro-bono high-quality consulting services to a nonprofit client focused on supporting homeless communities. - Conducted surveys and performed in-depth research on fundraising and marketing trends within the charity sector. - Developed and delivered actionable strategies aimed at securing sustainable long-term financial aid. - Established and facilitated valuable connections between the client and potential partners or donors to support ongoing mission success.

  • Salesperson at The Walt Disney Company
    Aug 2023 - Sep 2023 · 2 mos

    - Managed high-pressure customer service scenarios with a focus on empathetic and efficient resolution of complex guest issues. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to reorganize and optimize backroom storage systems, enhancing operational efficiency and inventory management. - Supported daily park operations while upholding Disney’s standards for safety, service, and guest experience.

  • Human Resources Intern at UNIQLO
    Aug 2023 - Sep 2023 · 2 mos

    - Managed daily communications with individual stores to ensure the timely and accurate submission of critical administrative paperwork, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability. - Initiated and led discussions with senior team members to identify inefficiencies, proposing and helping implement the digitization of documentation workflows to significantly enhance operational efficiency.