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Rita Dapaah

    • About Me:

      I live in Cambridge. I am a scientific technician👩‍🔬 working in a research institute. Outside of work, I enjoy crocheting, trying new baking recipes and hiking.

    • My pronouns are:

      she/her

    • My Typical Day:

      I wake up and head to the gym. I get to work for 9am, where I organise the lab and do some analysis for researchers. In the afternoon I head for lunch with friends and work on some more project before heading home at 5.30pm.

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      I usually start my day with a early gym session (6am) . I have some breakfast before heading to work at 9am. With the help of my colleagues, I turn on and check all the instruments we have in the facility and any sorters we need for the day. Depending on how busy the facility is, my day involves assisting users with sorts, maintenance of the lab (cleaning machines, restocking consumables) or working on my research projects. Before leaving at 5.30 I ensure that the machines are all switched off. Once at home, I enjoy crocheting whilst watching some TV.

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    • Education:

      I grew up in Italy where the school system is different from the UK. I attended a scientific lyceum which is a secondary school I attended from age 14 to 18. This provided me with a strong scientific background for a biomedical science in degree.

    • Qualifications:

      • I have an Italian diploma from a scientific school which would be the equivalent to the UK’s A-levels
      • I have a Bachelors and Master degree in Biomedical Science from the University of Sheffield

    • Work History:

      During my gap year I worked as a Customer service assistant for kitchen supply company. Afterwards, whilst I was in university, I was a a students ambassador and mentor and during summer breaks I also had a few part time jobs.

       

       

    • Current Job:

      Flow cytometry assistant which is a technician role (similar to research assistant)

    • Employer:

      Babraham Institute

    • My Interview

      • What did you want to be after you left school?

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        If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!

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        How would you describe yourself in 3 words?

        Inquisitive, Creative, Reliable