Staff Profile
Andrew Reed
Technical specialist
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I have been a technician for 29 years and have worked in teaching and research laboratories. I have gained valuable experience in the day to day routines of running laboratories, trailing and testing protocols for practicals in Biochemistry, Cell Pathology and Microbiology and Haematology.
I have gained valuable experience in research laboratories working with Research fellows, Phd Students, and academics. This has given me the skills and a variety of techniques to help in passing on knowledge to undergraduate students and colleagues.
I have experience in Cell culture, electrophoresis, Pcr and Immunohistochemistry. I adhere to H&S and COSHH within a category II laboratory.
Qualifications:
- BTEC Certificate in Science
- City and Guilds in Health and safety at work
- IOSH management in Health and safety
- Trained phlebotomist
- Radiation Protection officer.
- School – School of Science, Technology and Health
- Email – a.reed1@yorksj.ac.uk
- Phone – 01904 624 624
Teaching
I prepare and deliver undergraduate practical classes for the Biosciences Course for years 1, 2 and 3 in Biochemistry, Haematology, Cell path and micro with guidance from the academic in charge of the practical and other technical professionals.
I make sure that we have the correct reagents and equipment available for this and to procure what is needed for the practicals when it is needed. I work safely to the university's guidelines, including risk assessments and Coshh requirements.
I carry out maintenance on equipment and diagnose problems when they arise. I give advice and knowledge to my peers and final year students during their dissertations.
Research
I have assisted with a number of research projects over the years and have been credited on scientific posters, including trials on Neutrophil activation using cytokine assay kits. i ahve also assisted in carrying out a study into Dermal papilla cells with the effect of testosterone and phenol red media.
I was given the opportunity to deliver preliminary tests and working protocols on the production of oestrogens in map kinase, for a future PhD project.
Additional information
- I am a trained phlebotomist and first aider and have helped the department in taking blood in a study for Vitamin C in athletes.
- I was Radiation Protection Officer, which gave me a wider perspective of Health and safety practices in working with radioactive substances within a designated laboratory area. I also had the opportunity to design a working laboratory to suit.
- I have provided courses with external guidance on the safe practices of x-ray exposure and Electromagnetic radiation and the hazards associated with these for internal and external programs.
- I am fully conversant in safe handling of liquid nitrogen and gas cylinders, and procurement.
