We currently have five staff, headed by Gary Hunter. Working closely as a team we undertake all the day-to-day operations within the facility, such as intake and processing of samples, data analysis and financial tracking – and of course, customer service!
We are a dynamic team always looking for a challenge.
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Name: Gary Hunter Title: Facility Manager Year Joined: 2002 I’m a Dundonian graduate of the University of Dundee who has worked in the service since 2002. I was very excited to join Life Sciences here as a local boy and am proud that my development has paralleled that of the service itself – we now process 10 times more than when I started. As Facility Manager, I am happily dedicated to continuing the very high standards set by my mentor. It’s been a fascinating journey as we’ve moved from electrophoresis based to capillary based sequencing and I’ve developed a wide range of alternative protocols and know-how which I enjoy sharing with our customers. The service is a great place to work as part of a wonderful team and each day brings a new challenge. When I’m not at work I’m a family man and I enjoy walking my dog and a generally quiet life….when life allows! |
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Name: Fiona Traynor Title: Senior DNA Sequencing and Services Technician Year Joined: 2011 I’m Fiona and I perform all tasks within the DNA Sequencing Service from mini prep to sample plate production to result analysis and everything in-between including Fragment Analysis. I also do the customer invoicing and account management and help run the MiSeq Amplicon Sequencing which is a great addition to our services. I studied Applied Biosciences and worked within the vet lab industry before moving to Dundee and joining the service in 2011. I’m proud to be part of a system that helps our customers get an excellent service. I enjoy working in the facility as it’s a busy environment where teamwork is key and we get on really well together in our wee group. I grew up on the Isle of Lewis and am very proud of my island roots and in my spare time can be found at the allotment pulling the never-ending weeds. |
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Name: Jasmin Cochrane Title: DNA Sequencing and Services Technician Year Joined: 2018 I begun my journey in science at Abertay University studying Forensic Sciences. Then in 2018 I started my role as technician here at Dundee University. I do many jobs around the lab but my main role is to perform the Mini, Midi and Maxi Preps. In my free time I’m a big gamer, love listening to music and attending gigs and my favourite event of the year is Eurovision! |
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Name: Laura Rennie-Price Title: DNA Sequencing and Services Technician Year Joined: 2017 I graduated in 2017 with my honours in Biomedical Science at Abertay University. I carry out most tasks within the lab from DNA extraction, plate making to result analysis. I enjoy working in the busy laboratory environment and getting the best results for our customers. In my spare time I love spending time out and about with my family. |