Gillian is an Analytical Laboratory Manager/ Research Technician who works full time for Dr Jason Owen in the Environmental and Biochemical Sciences Soils lab, providing analytical analysis in both accredited and non-accredited techniques. Gillian routinely provides staff training within the Soils lab remit.

She is responsible for various communal facilities on Level One (Craigiebuckler). Including the management of both The National Soils Archive as Sample Manager and the Plant Growth Room facility. Gillian is the manager of the  Level One sample preparation facilities and provides the training required prior to use. Gillian also delivers the  Institute’s Freeze Drying Services.