Download Mark O Connor

My Name
Postal - xxxxxxxx, xxxxxx, Co. Galway, Ireland
Email - [email protected]
Mobile - 353 86 xxxxxxxxxx
License - Full clean class B (Motor Vehicles)
Skills Summary
Experienced Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical graduate with excellent verbal, written and IT skills as well as
strong technical and organizational abilities both in theory and in practical analytical techniques. I am a keen
student of Biology, Biotechnology and Biopharmaceuticals and I am now determined to secure a challenging,
long-term position where I can utilise and grow my skillset and advance my career.
 Biotechnology: ELISA assays; PCR; SDS-PAGE; Protein Purification/Characterization; NMR; Electrophoresis;
Flourimetry; Tissue Culture; RNA/DNA Isolation/Purification; DNA Probes; Genetic Libraries; Bioinformatics
 Applied Biology: Microbiology; Applied Immunology; Cell Culture; Molecular Biology; Biochemistry; Human
Physiology.
 Pharmaceutical Science: Drug Metabolism; Drug Discovery and Design; Pharmacokinetics; Statistical
Analysis; Clinical Pharmacology; Wide Range of Pharmaceutical Production and Analytical Techniques
including HPLC; GC; UV-Spec; Sterilization; Quality Assurance; Validation and GMP; Six Sigma theory.
 Additional Skills: High proficiency in MS Office (Word/Excel/Powerpoint); Programming (HTML; C++;
Windows Batch Scripts; SQL); Experience with Socrates system for laboratory data management.
Academic Summary
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B.Sc (Hons) in Applied Biology and Biopharmaceutical Science, Galway-Mayo IT, 2008 - 2010
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B.Sc (Hons) in Biotechnology, Athlone Institute of Technology, Athlone, 2004 - 2008
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Gort Community School, Galway, Ireland, 1997 - 2003
Professional Summary
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Quality Systems Technician, XXXXXXXXX Medical, Galway, 6 week temp contract, April - May 2010
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Lab Technician, XXXXXXX Hospital Pathology Laboratory, 8 week temp contract, April - June 2008
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Cinema Usher, XXXXXXXX, Galway, June - August 2005/2006/2007/2008
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Production Operator, XXXXXXXX, Galway, 3 month contract, , June - August 2003
Education and Training
B.Sc (Hons) Degree in Applied Biology and Biopharmaceutical Science
2008-2010
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Galway, Ireland
Completed the Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Applied Biology and Biopharmaceutical Science
at the GMIT Galway campus. 4th year project involved work placement in the Quality Systems
Department in Creganna-Tactx Medical, a major medical device manufacturer and the development of
a standard operating procedure for usage of isopropyl alcohol in their Galway facility.
B.Sc (Hons) in Biotechnology
2004-2008
Athlone Institute of Technology, Athlone, Ireland
Completed the Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Biotechnology. 4th year project involved an
investigation of the genetic diversity of soil bacteria communities using analytical diagnostic techniques
and the 16s rrna gene. Also completed an 8 week lab technician work placement in the pathology
laboratory of a busy modern hospital during 3rd year.
Professional History
Quality Systems Technician
6 week temp contract
XXXXXX Medical, Parkmore West, Galway, Ireland
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Team member in the Quality Assurance Department of a major medical device manufacturer.
Duties included creation of standard operating procedures and compiling preventative action reports.
Assisted in record keeping, process validation and audits by external regulators.
Lab Technician
8 week temp contract
XXXXXXX Hospital Pathology Laboratory, XXXXXXX, Ireland
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April - June 2008
Observed and assisted in the day to day operation of a modern pathology laboratory.
Further enhanced skills in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Haematology and general laboratory operation as
well as aseptic technique and good laboratory practice.
Also received experience with modern analyser equipment such as Beckman Coulter, Bio-Rad and others.
Production Operator
3 month contract
XXXXXXXXX, Ballybrit Industrial Estate, Galway, Ireland
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April - May 2010
June - August 2003
Received experience and training in operation of an ISO/FDA regulated cleanroom environment.
Received a perfect attendance bonus when I left to begin college.
References
Available on Request