Profile
Amal Lavender
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About Me:
I am someone that likes to naturally lead, get things done and do the right thing.
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My Work:
I run a team of 100 amazing scientists that work on anything from being able to detect Cancer earlier, helping companies improve their medicines to measuring how to make batteries better or what causes a fuel injector to block
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My Typical Day:
All I can say is no 2 days are the same – I could be helping improve safety, a lab tour, bring in a new project, talking to a customer, bringing in a new system or coaching the team, to fix an issue to presenting a new idea or proof reading new marketing launch material.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
Make and send out mini SI NPL robots
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Education:
Gumley House School
Cambridge University – Churchill College -
Qualifications:
GCSES – 6 A*s; 2 As; 2 Bs
A Levels – 3 As
BA/ Masters Engineering (Manufacturing Tripos) 2.1; Merit -
Work History:
Procter & Gamble – Various roles – Process Engineer, Area Leader, Department Leader, Site Improvement Leader, Warehouse Director, Quality & Initiatives Director
NPL – Head of Department – Chemical & Biological Sciences
NPL – Head of Assurance
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Current Job:
Head of Department – Chemical & Biological Sciences
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Employer:
National Physical Laboratory
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Bubbly, Driven, Smiley
What did you want to be after you left school?
PE teacher, Pilot
Were you ever in trouble at school?
not for a good reason
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Stereophonics/ Coldplay
What's your favourite food?
Thai Curry
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
People were honest; I could fly; i could spend more time with my kids
Tell us a joke.
Q: Hear about the new restaurant called Karma? D: There’s no menu: You get what you deserve
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