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Rob McMahon

    • About Me:

      I live with my wife in Liverpool. I’m a Biomedical Scientist who loves learning and sharing science ideas. Outside of work, I enjoy music , gaming , and comics!

    • My pronouns are:

      he/him

    • How I use Science in my work:

      I use science every day to test and understand how the human body works. My job involves looking at samples to help doctors find out what’s making someone ill. I use Biology and Chemistry to help solve real life health problems.

    • My Work:

      I test blood and tissue samples to help doctors understand what’s making people ill.

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      I work in a hospital lab in a department called histopathology where I mostly test tissue samples. First, I carefully cut them up and choose the best pieces to examine. Then I look at the cells under a microscope  to spot any changes. These tests give doctors vital clues about what’s making someone ill, such as cancer, and help them decide the best treatment.

    • My Typical Day:

      My day involves checking the new samples that have arrived, cutting the samples into thin slices to choose the best parts to test. I then put the samples onto slides and stain them with different colours so the cells can be seen clearly. These are sent to a doctor to look at the cells down a microscope and spot any changes ,like signs of cancer, and identify the best treatment.

    CV

    • Education:

      Rainhill High School  (2009-2014)

      Rainhill Sixth Form (2014-2017)

      Liverpool John Moore’s University (2017-2020)

      Manchester Metropolitan University (2022-2025)

    • Qualifications:

      GCSE’s: 2 A*, 4 A, 6 B

      A Levels:  Biology (B), Chemistry (C), Maths (C)

      Degree: BSc in Biomedical Science (1st)

      Masters: MSc in Cellular Science (Distinction)

    • Work History:

      I have worked in a hospital lab since doing my A levels in college. Other than that I have done some volunteering for my hospital and in schools and charity shops.

    • Current Job:

      I currently work as a Senior Biomedical Scientist in histopathology specialising in IT systems and specimen dissection.

    • Employer:

      Mersey and West Lancashire NHS Trust

    • My Interview

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

        I had no idea! Something in Science

        Were you ever in trouble at school?

        Not too often, I was pretty well behaved!

        If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?

        Forensic Scientist or something in IT

        Who is your favourite singer or band?

        Metallica

        What's your favourite food?

        Burgers