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Saint Laya

@saintlaya

Multidisciplinary laboratory scientist and AI data annotator skilled in clinical biochemistry and medical transcription.

United Kingdom
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What I'm looking for

I seek roles combining laboratory research and data work where I can apply clinical biochemistry and AI annotation skills, deliver accurate results, and grow in collaborative, protocol-driven teams.

I am a multidisciplinary laboratory scientist with an MSc in Clinical Biochemistry and a First Class BSc in Biomedical Sciences, experienced in clinical biochemistry, microbiology, analytical chemistry, and human cell culture research.

I have led and contributed to research projects isolating and characterising antimicrobial compounds, and investigated the skin microbiome’s role in inflammatory responses using quantitative assays such as ELISA and MTT, producing thorough lab reports and accurate data analysis.

Alongside bench work, I am a skilled medical transcriptionist (reported typing speed and accuracy: 72–85 WPM with ~99% accuracy) and an AI data annotation specialist, performing high-quality labeling across text, image, audio, and video to support NLP and computer vision projects.

I bring strict adherence to protocols, strong attention to detail, proven confidentiality with HIPAA-compliant handling of sensitive data, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high quality across scientific, clinical, and AI-driven tasks.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Healthcare Support Worker

Step Forward Support

Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Provide comprehensive support to service users following care plans, maintain detailed documentation of progress, collaborate with healthcare professionals and families, and uphold company policies and confidentiality standards.

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Current

Research Scientist

Sep 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Conducted laboratory-based diagnostics and research investigating skin microbiome roles in inflammatory response to UVR using quantitative assays (ELISA, MTT), maintained SOP-compliant records, and processed high volumes of pathological samples with strict quality control.

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Medical Transcriptionist

TranscribeMe

Nov 2023 - Aug 2024 (9 months)

Transcribed physicians' dictations, operative notes and diagnostic studies into accurate medical reports, maintaining high accuracy (>98%) and meeting tight deadlines while ensuring HIPAA-level confidentiality and adherence to style guides.

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Medical Laboratory Assistant

Birmingham City University

Nov 2020 - Oct 2021 (11 months)

Led a final-year research project isolating and characterising antimicrobial compounds from plants, employing solvent extraction, centrifugation, agar diffusion and microdilution assays to determine MIC and MBC. Authored comprehensive reports and demonstrated proficiency in antimicrobial testing and analytical chemistry.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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University of Manchester

Master of Science, Clinical Biochemistry

2022 - 2023

Completed an MSc in Clinical Biochemistry with coursework and research experience in clinical assays and laboratory techniques.

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Birmingham City University

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences

2019 - 2022

Grade: First Class

Awarded a BSc in Biomedical Sciences (First Class) with study focus on microbiology, biochemistry, blood sciences, pharmacology, and related subjects.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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