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Aisling Allen

Maroubra,NSW

Summary

I am an experienced biotechnology professional with a MSc degree. Currently, I work in the Quality Team for Australia’s leading health supplement company. I have considerable knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice, regulatory requirements, as well as Quality Management Systems. I have over two years’ experience working in an ISO accredited animal genetics laboratory in Ireland, where I developed my competence in blood typing, haematology, next gene sequencing, SNP assay, real time PCR and immunodiagnostics. I also have one-year experience working in a medical device company in Sydney where I gained knowledge of lateral flow assay and in vitro diagnostic medical devices. In-depth Quality Assurance Specialist with success in prioritization and multitasking. Exceptional communication and organizational skills. Committed to paying impeccable attention to reviews and auditing procedures. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Quality Associate

Blackmores Campus
Sydney
01.2019 - Current
  • Inspection of incoming goods & documentation
  • Generate & review Product Certificate of Analysis
  • Perform equipment verification calibrations
  • Responsible for organising routine Environmental Monitoring inspections/ reports and compliance of EM management systems
  • Liaise & assist with Operational Service personnel on problems relating to products and documentation
  • Liaise with contractors, suppliers & Blackmores international headquarters
  • Undertake internal audit inspections for Production and Warehouse GMP areas
  • Assist with Project Quality investigations & Quality department continuous improvement initiatives
  • Undertake batch document audits – assessment of any deviations from standard procedures
  • Release products to supply.

Research Assistant

Clinical Genomics
Sydney
01.2018 - 02.2019
  • Design and execute in vitro studies of diagnostic kits
  • Manage stability studies & process validation
  • Interpretation of results and the development of new test procedures
  • Development of technical specifications, quality control test methods, and SOPs to support commercialization of new products
  • Maintaining laboratory quality assurance and safety standards
  • Involved in the evaluation and re-validation a critical raw material (i.e
  • Nitrocellulose membrane) used in the existing IVD product
  • Lab management of purchasing and stock taking & maintaining appropriate laboratory records
  • Certificate of completion for MiniTab Statistical Software training.

Laboratory Scientist

Weatherbys Scientific DNA Laboratory
Johnstown
01.2015 - 09.2017
  • Following my 4-month placement I was offered a position in the blood typing lab
  • Where my duties included;
  • Sample receipt & prioritisation
  • DNA extraction for downstream processing
  • PCRs and the running of the 3130 capillary electrophoresis genetic analyser
  • Data analysis of genetic results generated by the electrophoresis genetic analyser and reporting results to societies and clients
  • Data entry into systems 2000 genetic database & LIMS system
  • Ordering & managing laboratory supplies
  • Haematology (jaundice foul testing)
  • Illumina iScan platform genotyping
  • Hole genome testing & SNP parentage verification for Bovine
  • Genetic Screening, karyotyping & parentage verification for Equine department.

Education

Master of Science - Diagnostic & Precision Medicine

Dublin City University
Dublin, Ireland
09.2020 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Science - Biomolecular Science

Technological University of Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
09.2014 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Science - Ordinary

Bioscience, Technological University of Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
08.2011 - 09.2014

Skills

Reporting and analysis

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Timeline

Master of Science - Diagnostic & Precision Medicine

Dublin City University
09.2020 - 11.2021

Quality Associate

Blackmores Campus
01.2019 - Current

Research Assistant

Clinical Genomics
01.2018 - 02.2019

Laboratory Scientist

Weatherbys Scientific DNA Laboratory
01.2015 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Science - Biomolecular Science

Technological University of Dublin
09.2014 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Science - Ordinary

Bioscience, Technological University of Dublin
08.2011 - 09.2014
Aisling Allen