amanda tymms

lims specialist

About

A logical problem solver who prides myself in improving systems, data utilisation and user interface for efficiency, using VBA, SQL and DAX. In my current role, I am completing the creation and implementation of a bespoke ERP system for the centralisation of the manufacturing process data. Since making this, I have found an otherwise unrealised enjoyment and natural aptitude of the logical and efficient collection, management and utilisation of data. I am also passionate about the aquatic environment, specifically the problem of overfishing and the biology and behaviour of cephalopods. I am a certified Advanced Open Water Diver (SSI) and enjoy swimming, snorkelling and and going on walks with my partner and dog.

Country

united kingdom

City

welwyn garden city

Industry

research

Skill

ecology, sql, visual basic for applications, microsoft excel, microsoft access, visual studio, dax, logical approach, enterprise resource planning

Experience

lims specialist

cpi

laboratory technician

scientific analysis laboratories ltd (sal ltd)

2015-5 - 2015-10 · 6 mos

* Sample preparation * equipment checks * stock control * chemical reagent preparation * glassware cleaning * general laboratory tests and safety procedures. Mainly in the Organic VOC (Headspace) laboratory, which uses gas chromatography mass spectrometry to analyse water samples, soil samples and MCERTS accredited samples using standard operating procedures. I also regularly worked in the Inorganic metals laboratory, which uses inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry to analyse water samples, soil samples and air samples, which also includes work with filters and charcoal tubes.

science technician

manchester city council

2013-9 - 2015-5 · 1 yr 9 mos

* resource management and development * internal communications * Health and Safety oversight * data handling * in-class support * supervision of visits and extra-curricular activities * examination and cover supervision * day-to-day oversight of the department * collaboration with other technicians, teachers and senior staff on a project-by-project basis.

volunteer officer

the conservation volunteers

2010-12 - 2011-8 · 9 mos

Project administration, maintaining accurate records, team organisation, project leadership, project management, practical conservation work, tool maintenance, recruitment

data architect and qc lab supervisor

gilbertson and page

2015-11 - Present · 10 yrs 11 mos

Creation and development of a bespoke manufacturing Production Information Management System. This included the use of VBA, SQL and DAX, as well as using advanced Microsoft Excel and Access skills. Prior to PIMS, production and quality data were collected on paper forms. Supervision of a Quality Control Laboratory.

Education

sir frederic osborn school

2000-1 - 2007-1 · 7 yrs 1 mo

Geography A Level D June 2007 Religious Studies A Level D June 2007 Psychology A Level E June 2007 General Studies A Level D June 2007 I also have 4 AS Levels; I got C, D, E and B respectively. I also have 10 GCSEs; Systems and Control Technology, Drama and Spanish. I got 2 As, 4 Bs, 3 Cs and 4 Ds. Activities and Societies: Debating Matters, ran a Year 7 group, helped a Year 7 form group

the manchester metropolitan university

biology

2008-1 - 2012-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

I did my first year in Ecology and Conservation, which was a mix of Wildlife Biology and Ecology. I got three Firsts, a 2:1 and two 2:2s. In my second year I got five 2:1s and a 2:2. Activities and Societies: Vague (the gaming society)