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Alex B
Alex B Laboratory Technician at Wolverhampton Grammar School

Alex B. is a highly motivated early career scientist with a First Class honours integrated MSci degree in Marine Biology from the University of Southampton. They have a specific interest in humpback whale behaviour and acoustics. With 154 LinkedIn connections, Alex has established a strong network within the scientific community.

In addition to their academic achievements, Alex is heavily involved in field hockey, having played, coached, umpired, and volunteered at events for over 17 years. They have experience at various levels, from club to international play, including participation in the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Alex's professional experience includes positions as a Laboratory Technician at Wolverhampton Grammar School and the Natural History Museum, where they worked as a Laboratory Assistant in the Parasites Group. They have also served as a Team Liaison for England Hockey, specifically assigned to the USA National Women's Team at the 2013 World League Semi-Finals in London.

Furthermore, Alex has worked as a Student Ambassador at the University of Southampton, showcasing their expertise in Ocean and Earth Sciences and providing guidance and assistance at various events. They have also gained valuable experience as a Cetacean Intern at Oceans Research, where they assisted with shark and cetacean projects, receiving training in land-based and boat-based cetacean observation.

With a strong background in marine biology and a passion for humpback whale behaviour and acoustics, Alex is a skilled scientist who is dedicated to furthering their field of study. They bring a combination of academic excellence, practical experience, and strong interpersonal skills to any laboratory or research setting.

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Full name
Alex B
Location
United Kingdom
Title
Laboratory Technician
Company
Wolverhampton Grammar School (since 2013)
LinkedIn Connections
154
Summary
In June 2013 I completed my integrated MSci degree in Marine Biology at the University of Southampton, with First Class honours. I am a highly motivated early career scientist with a specific interest in humpback whale behaviour and acoustics. I am also heavily involved with field hockey around the UK, having played, coached, umpired and volunteered at events for over 17 years from club through to international level. These have involved a wide range of events, from local tournaments and matches through to the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Skills
Marine Biology Marine Mammals

Education

University of Southampton
Master of Science (MSci)
Attended in 2009 - 2013
Field of study: Marine Biology
Wolverhampton Grammar School
Attended in 2002 - 2009

Positions

Wolverhampton Grammar School
Laboratory Technician
Sep 2013 - May 2014
Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum, London
Laboratory Assistant- Parasites Group
Nov 2012 - Jul 2013
England Hockey
London, United Kingdom
Team Liaison
Jun 2013

Team Liaison assigned to the USA National Womens Team at the 2013 World League Semi-Finals in Chiswick, London. Ensured all the team's needs and requests were met from arrival in the UK until departure.
University of Southampton
Student Ambassador
Jun 2010 - Jun 2013

Tour Guide and helper at a variety of events for Ocean and Earth Sciences, including UCAS days, open days, and the Southampton Boat Show.
Oceans Research
Mossel Bay
Cetacean Intern
Sep 2012

Assisted with the same shark projects as in 2011, however this time with more of a focus on the cetacean project. Received training on theodolite land-based cetacean tracking in addition to procedures and practicalities of boat-based cetacean observation.