Experience

Megazyme

• Ireland
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Specialist

  • May 2021 - Present

  Responsibilities include:- Set up and running of the technical services lab facility- Design of method validation experiments and preparation of feasibility reports.- Method development including testing new applications/sample types for existing products with a focus on ease of use.- Liaising with external customers and internal staff using the fresh desk system providing product knowledge, dealing with product queries and complaints.- Liaising with external customers to arrange, schedule and performing external contract analysis.- Providing in person and online training for company staff including introductions to product troubleshooting and product knowledge. - Set up of an online live lab training program.- Department purchasing, H+S, and 5S representative- Maintenance of validation/calibration records and SOP/Process creation. Show less

• Senior Quality Control Analyst

  • Apr 2021 - May 2021

• Quality Control Analyst

  • Mar 2019 - Apr 2021

  Megazyme is a global leader in the development of analytical kits and enzymes for the food, wine and agricultural feed industry. Working here as a biochemical/quality control analyst at Megazyme, my duties included:• QC on existing and new products• Assay Method Validation• Assistance with research and optimisation of new products.• Stability scheduling and testing• pH measurement• Viscosity measurement• Size exclusion chromatography• Spectrophotometry• Protein determination• HPLC + HPLC-CAD + HPAE-PAD• Carrying out assays on a ChemwellT auto analyser• Provide training to other analysts in the QC group• Analytical data reporting • Laboratory analysis - biochemical assays, enzyme activity assays, contamination determination and carbohydrate determination assays• Ensure that all work carried out is in compliance with the required regulatory standards, conforms to company policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs)• Maintenance of laboratory equipment and chemicals • Responsible for staff training within the lab• Weekly reporting of lab performance to senior management• Size exclusion chromatography• Review and streamline laboratory processes• Review, update and write laboratory SOP's• Review and update of risk assessments• Perform laboratory troubleshooting assays • Responsible for contract analytical services for external companies-pricing, invoice request, analysis, reporting and submission of results• Maintenance of laboratory equipment and chemicals• Trending of lab data and results Show less



Trinity Biotech

• Ireland
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Production biochemist

  • May 2017 - Mar 2019

  During my time with Trinity Biotech, I was working as Production Biochemist in a fast paced, GMP controlled, technical rapids production laboratory. I am currently involved in the production of a lateral flow immunological assay test kit, which tests for HIV-1/2 in patients. This involves working both independently and as part of a team to manage daily tasks and ensure all goals are met. My roles and responsibilities were: •Production, concentration and purification of proteins through centrifugation, filtration and dialysis as well as protein conjugation of Bovine serum albumin and Recombinant HIV1/2 antigens to gold colloids. •Titration testing of protein-gold conjugates for use in lateral flow devices. •Use, Calibration and Maintenance of lab equipment such as analytical balances, spectrophotometers, pH meters, micropipettes and DynaPro systems. As well as assisting in the selection and validation of new equipment. •Manufacture and in-process QC of raw materials, buffers, complex solutions and the final lateral flow device. •Generation and efficient completion of logbooks, documentation, formulation records, incident reports, Non-conformances and CAPA actions. • Creating, reviewing and updating SOPs, formulation records, SOP templates, QTM’s and titration records and implementing these new items ensuring a controlled and coordinated introduction. •Use of document and chemical management systems such as sharepoint, Q-pulse and Macola inventory management. •Management of laboratory chemicals in use and monthly stocktake of all products, both raw processed materials. •Conducting peer-to-peer training of new team members and providing any aid necessary to ensure complete, knowledgable training. •Cooperation and collaboration with various company departments such as QA, QE, bioprocessing, filling and assembly. Show less



Nando’s UK & IRE

• United Kingdom
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Supervisor

  • Oct 2016 - May 2017

  I am currently a supervisor in Nando's Dun Laoghaire. While in this role I have taken on some new responsibilities from my previous role which include managing the daily operations of the restaurant, including the development and performance management of employees. In addition, overseeing the inventory and ordering of food and supplies, optimize profits and ensure that guests are satisfied with their dining experience. This job involves working with a team of 20+ nandocas and motivating them to achieve great performance, identifying skills and behaviors when recruiting ensuring a right fit for the team, ensuring all health and safety procedures and records are followed to a high standard and all HACCP controls are followed and I am also involved in reevaluating our ordering system to ensure all products are ordered at sufficient levels for the current business level. Show less

• Nandoca (Griller & Cashier)

  • Feb 2016 - Oct 2016

  I worked as a nandoca in a Nandos restaurant in Dun Laoghaire. This job provides experience working in a busy, fast paced environment as we are constantly working to deliver high quality food to our customers in a timely manner. Working in back of house helps to develop skills such as time management, self-management, communication and attention to detail. Constant communication is essential as the finished product is produced by collaborating with different team manners, each member of the team must be able to manage their time so that it is in sync with others. Self-management is also important because it is one’s own responsibility to ensure the stock levels are correct, working areas are clean and all equipment necessary for work is present as this line of work can have hazardous effects if one is not using the correct protection equipment and unsanitary working areas can cause health problems in consumers if they are not readily sanitized. Show less



EuroGiant

• Ireland
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Supervisor

  • Sep 2014 - Jul 2015

  This position provided experience in managerial positions as duties included opening/closing and daily running of the shop, cashing tills, dealing with customer complaints and queries, merchandising, management of floor and till staff, receiving deliveries and providing managerial cover when necessary. Teamwork and organisation skills were required for this position as one is constantly communicating and working with staff members and work experience students to ensure that the daily goals of the shop were completed in a timely and proper manner. Show less



Dr. Michael O'Connell's Research Lab, DCU

• Undergraduate Researcher

  • Feb 2014 - May 2014

  During my final year in university I spent 8 weeks working in a research lab in DCU. The aim of this 8 week placement, a part of my final year project, was to carry out the investigation of a novel sRNA in S. meliloti. This project would involve the isolation and remove of this sRNA and the investigation of the associated phenotype and provided the freedom to plan and conduct the experiments necessary for the projects progression. I developed many skills during this time as I was working with other undergraduate students and aiding with the progression of their projects where possible, one of the most important which I developed during this time was the ability to troubleshoot as new obstacles presented themselves throughout this project. I received a lot of guidance and support from Dr. Michael O'Connell and Colm Cooke PhD while working in this lab. Show less



Compass Group

• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Front of House/Kitchen Staff

  • 2011 - 2014

  I have worked in the Aviva Stadium over 3 years at public events. Working as part of a team in a very busy kitchen environment managing tasks assigned as part of a working team preparing food for 400+ people at any one event. Also spending time working at a company restaurant unit when necessary, both in the kitchen and as front of house staff. This has provided experience working in both busy kitchen and customer service roles where you are continually exposed to a fast paced, high pressure environment with a high focus on quality. Show less



Université Laval

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern Researcher

  • Jun 2013 - Sep 2013

  Spent this time working as an intern researcher working on the evaluation of a biofilter designed to treat waste produced by a dairy farm. Research was conducted into the materials placed into the filter, their effect on role of the microorganisms, the time until the optimal conditions were achieved and also the filters waste removal efficiency. Spent this time working as an intern researcher working on the evaluation of a biofilter designed to treat waste produced by a dairy farm. Research was conducted into the materials placed into the filter, their effect on role of the microorganisms, the time until the optimal conditions were achieved and also the filters waste removal efficiency.