Profile
Elaine Duncan
My CV
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Education:
Hutchesons’ Grammar School, Glasgow (2009-2015)
Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge (2015-2018) -
Qualifications:
Standard Grades/Intermediate 2s in English, French, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Music
Highers in English, Maths, French, Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Advanced Highers in Biology, Chemistry, Maths and MusicBA (Hons) in Natural Sciences (Genetics)
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Work History:
Throughout school, I was an extra in various shows including Waterloo Road and River City!
During uni holidays, I worked as a waitress for functions such as weddings at a local hotel.
I had an internship at GlaxoSmithKline in the microbiology lab of one of their manufacturing plants.
My current job is my first full time job outside of education.
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Current Job:
Scientist in Integrated Biology
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About Me:
Hi! I’m Elaine and I’m a biologist for a drug discovery company👩🏻🔬. I’m originally from Scotland 🏴 and in my free time I love performing in musical theatre!🎭🎶
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My Typical Day:
On a normal day, I’m in the lab carrying out practical work using lots of different equipment and techniques. While an experiment is running, I’m analysing my data and preparing slides to present to our clients.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Enthusiastic, determined, versatile
What did you want to be after you left school?
“Something science-y”
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Only for chatting when I’d finished the work early!
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Ben Platt (or ABBA!)
What's your favourite food?
Fab ice lollies
Tell us a joke.
No matter how popular they get, antibiotics will never go viral!
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