Hannah Appleton
Laboratory Facilities Coordinator
Passionate about the environment, Hannah holds a bachelor’s degree in Aquaculture and Marine Conservation, and has previously worked for four years as an aquaculture technician for Cawthron Institute.
In 2023 she moved to Cawthron’s new facility, Te Wero Aro-anamata, where she expanded her laboratory skills and gained hands on experience in the day-to-day running of a PC2 lab and the associated safety and audit requirements.
Hannah brings her type A personality to this role with Kimer Med, where she’ll oversee health and safety and audit processes, as well as developing policy and procedures, documentation and maintenance records.
Outside of work, she’s an avid reader, and loves gardening and cooking with her homegrown produce.