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Taryn Reid

    • About Me:

      I live in Reading with my pet cat. I enjoy cooking and gaming on my PS5.

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      I studied chemistry at university because I always loved science. I enjoy travelling to explore new foods and cultures.

    • My pronouns are:

      she/her

    • My Work:

      I am a research scientist: I am using proteins as a way to detect diseases.

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      I use highly sensitive instruments to analyse blood samples for proteins specific to lung cancer. Cancer is the uncontrollable growth and division of cells in the body.

    • My Typical Day:

      I wake up and have breakfast. I get to work for 9:30 am and begin my experiments. I have lunch with my friends and then continue with my experiments.

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      I often start my work day by preparing my experiments, which includes preparing samples for analysis. This preparation method extracts proteins of interest. A protein is a large biological molecule that is made from a chain of amino acids (building blocks).

      I then analyse these proteins using an specialised instrument; I discuss anf review the results with my team.

    CV

    • Qualifications:

      • GCSEs
      • A-levels (geography, maths, chemistry, biology).
      • Pharmaceutical Chemistry with a year in Industry at univeristy

      I chose my A-levels with the aim of initially studying medicine. However, I found chemistry more interesting at A-level.

    • Work History:

      I have worked in lots of different roles over my career. I have worked as a waitress and cashier, lab assistant and scientist.

    • Current Job:

      I am currently a research scientist

    • Employer:

      Oxford Cancer Analytics (OXcan)

    • My Interview

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

        Scientist/Doctor

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

        Several options: Pilates instructor, actress or helping animals