Profile
Sarah Lyons
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About Me:
I live in the north west with my other half and 2 cats. I’m a chemist working in drug and cosmetic manufacturing. I enjoy running, baking and cross stitch.
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My pronouns are:
she/her
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My Work:
I’m a chemist working in large scale manufacturing. I help plan reactions moving from the laboratory (10’s of grams) to our larger scale manufacturing plant (10’s of kilograms).
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I’m a project coordination chemist working in drug and cosmetic manufacturing. My work involves writing documents, such as procedures and safety documents, to allow reactions to be carried out on large scale (kilograms).
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My Typical Day:
I wake up and have tea and toast for breakfast. I get to work about 7 am and get an update on how reactions are going on plant. I plan for any current or future reactions needing documents writing. I go to meetings during the day which might be about problem reactions or health and safety. I get an early finish at 3 pm when I can relax and enjoy the rest of my day.
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Education:
I grew up in Scotland, where I went to school. I did a masters degree in chemistry with medicinal chemistry at Glasgow university. During my studies I also carried out a placement year at AstraZeneca (drug/pharmaceutical company). I then went on to do a PhD in organic chemistry, working in a lab on my own project for 3-4 years. I worked in drug discovery for about 6 years then moved into manufacturing chemistry, where I am now.
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Qualifications:
In Scotland I did Standard Grades (GCSE equivalent) in chemistry, physics, math, English, German, geography, home economics and business studies.
My Highers (AS level) were in chemistry, physics, math, biology, English
I also did Advanced Highers (A level) in chemistry and physics
My degree from Glasgow University is in MSci in Chemistry with medicinal chemistry with industrial placement.
My PhD from Manchester University is in Organic Chemistry
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
animal-loving chemist
What did you want to be after you left school?
anything involving chemistry
Were you ever in trouble at school?
not so much
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
biology!
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Biffy Clyro and Alicia Keys
What's your favourite food?
Chana masala
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
I'd love to see or swim with whale sharks, blue whales and orcas
Tell us a joke.
If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate
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