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South Africa

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Freelance science writer and microbiology consultant

Profile Summary

I am a microbiologist who has experience in a variety of fields - including veterinary, pharmaceutical, food and water. Apart from having gained experience in working in and managing laboratories, I have experience in setting up laboratories which includes writing, implementing and validating Standard Operating Procedures and methods.

Further writing experience includes ghost writing of scientific papers based on research done, and science educational resource development - which involves taking a scientific concept or latest research and making it accessible to primary and middle school scholars. In doing these projects I have also gained experience in project management of the production of these resources.

Having worked as a in-house editor for Oxford University Press, as well as a freelance editor/proofreader, and as a in-house project manager for a science communication media company has given me a good understanding and an eye for detail for science communication.

Lastly, I have been involved in research and development of microbiological products for commercial purposes. This has trained me to see the potential in scientific research in the "real world".

Subject Matter Expertise

Services

Writing

Writing Technical Writing, Newswriting

Work Experience

Director

Praecautio

March 2019 - Present

Science writer and project manager

Freelance Science Writer

January 2016 - Present

Microbiology consultant and document writer

Consultant

January 2016 - Present

Laboratory Manager

Micro Food Lab

January 2014 - December 2015

Microbiology Consultant

Tip Top Marketing

August 2013 - December 2013

Microbiologist

Biochemical and Scientific Consultants

August 2011 - July 2013

Project Manager

Jive Media Africa

May 2008 - June 2011

Laboratory Manager

Vetdiagnostix

October 2005 - October 2007

Editor

Oxford University Press

April 2005 - September 2005

Teacher - contract

Westerford High School

January 2001 - June 2005

Teacher

South African College School

July 2001 - March 2005

Microbiologist

Allerton Regional Veterinary Laboratory

April 1997 - December 2000

Education

BSc.agric

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

January 1992 - December 1996

Certifications

Certification details not provided.