Experience

Marine Institute

• Ireland
• Research Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Deputy Technical Manager (Organics) / Laboratory Analyst

  • Aug 2019 - Present

• Laboratory Analyst

  • Jan 2016 - Aug 2019

  • Sample preparation and analyte extraction by Smedes and soxhlet methodologies• Sample analysis of trace level organic contaminants by GC-MS and GC-MS/MS• Completion of QUASIMEME (Quality Assurance of Information on Marine Environmental Monitoring in Europe) proficiency testing scheme for organics in biota and passive samplers (PDMS).• Responsibility for the inplimentation of the Marine Institure Passive Sampling Programme • Devolopment of Standard Operatine Procedures (SOP's) for the analysis of biota, sediments, water and passive samplers for organic contaminants analysis• GC-MS GC-MS/MS method development and instrument validation• GPC/SEC method development and validation• Instrument calibration and maintenance as well as troubleshooting• Compilation of produced results for reporting under the EU Water Frameworks Directive• Training of new staff in the use of GC-MS GC-MS/MS and GPC/SEC• Participation in sea sampling survey on-board RV Celtic Explorer and RV Celtic Voyager.• Field sampling and sub-sampling• Generation of sample preparation and quality control documentation• Internal auditing of ISO17025 accredited test method results



Dublin City University

• Ireland
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Mar 2015 - Jan 2016

  • Assessment of PDMS passive samplers as a viable mechanism for the measurement of non-polar organic contaminants in aquatic environments• PDMS Passive sampler fabrication, PRC spiking, deployment and extraction• Formulation of field sampling documentation and provision of guidance to field sampling teams • GC-MS method development for passive sampler performance reference compounds• Chemical analysis of PDMS passive samplers, biota, sediment and water for non-polar trace organic contaminants such as PCB’s, PAH’s, PBDE’s, OCP’s and synthetic pyrethroid’s • Modelling of PDMS analysis data to ascertain dissolved water concentrations of contaminants• Instrument calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting• Passive sampler data assessment and comparison with relevant data from other matrices• Completion of project management tasks to ensure the efficient and timely fulfilment of project requirements• Reviewing project relevant literature and assisting with project final report preparation• Member of the project steering group committee



Marine Institute

• Ireland
• Research Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Chemical Analyst Intern

  • Jul 2014 - Mar 2015

  • Sample preparation and analyte extraction by Smedes and soxhlet methodologies• Sample analysis of trace level organic contaminants by GC-MS• GC-MS method development and validation• Instrument calibration and maintenance as well as troubleshooting• Compilation of produced results for reporting under the EU Water Frameworks Directive• Completed some crossover training in the use of LC-MS and ICP-MS• Participated in nutrients field sampling survey on-board RV Celtic Voyager• Field sampling and sub-sampling of biota• Generation of sample preparation and quality control documentation• Conducting reviews of relevant literature to accrue awareness and understanding of benchmark and novel techniques in contaminants determination



Snap Ireland

• Ireland
• Marketing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales/Customer Service Executive

  • Jun 2006 - Jan 2008

  • Introducing new business accounts. Guiding customers through the corporate image design. • Maintaining a high level of support, sales and service. • Meeting and exceeding targets. • Dealing with customer queries and complaints in person or over the phone to resolve outstanding issues. • Introducing new business accounts. Guiding customers through the corporate image design. • Maintaining a high level of support, sales and service. • Meeting and exceeding targets. • Dealing with customer queries and complaints in person or over the phone to resolve outstanding issues.



Aer Lingus

• Ireland
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Customer Service Agent

  • Mar 1998 - Sep 2004

  • Passenger check in, boarding and disembarkation.• Baggage tracing services, taking missing/damaged baggage reports, filing and general office duties, tracking and arranging delivery of multiple items on an on-going basis.• Liaise with various departments both internally and externally to ensure efficient, prompt and personal delivery of service. • Using my communications and interpersonal skills to successfully deal with customers from a wide variety of backgrounds. • Passenger check in, boarding and disembarkation.• Baggage tracing services, taking missing/damaged baggage reports, filing and general office duties, tracking and arranging delivery of multiple items on an on-going basis.• Liaise with various departments both internally and externally to ensure efficient, prompt and personal delivery of service. • Using my communications and interpersonal skills to successfully deal with customers from a wide variety of backgrounds.