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Aoife Clifford

Summary

I am a laboratory technician with a keen eye for detail who possesses a wide variety of skills developed through hands on experience both as part of my degree and in previous employment. I have two year’s pervious laboratory experience. I am a curious individual and am always willing to learn. I enjoy working as part of a team while also maintaining the ability to work comfortably independently.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Stablehand

Maluka thoroughbreds
03.2024 - Current
  • Monitored horse behaviour closely, promptly addressing any issues or concerns to maintain their wellbeing.
  • Maintained clean stables for optimal horse health and safety standards.
  • Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.

Laboratory Scientist

Weatherbys Scientific
10.2022 - 09.2023
  • Completing the Illumina assay and using scanning platforms to perform routine genotyping tests, analyzing data and interpreting results and training new employees in the Illumina assay process.
  • Adhering to strict timeframes to ensure turnaround times were achieved.
  • Accurately recording results and carrying out tasks in line with safety protocols, following and editing SOP’s, ensuring correct sample handling, sample preparation and storage.
  • Collaborated with R & D department to facilitate new species testing and troubleshooting potential issues that may arise.


Laboratory Technologist

Steris
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Culturing agar plates, colony counting, using aseptic technique while handling samples.
  • Building medias, operation and calibration of lab equipment including autoclaves, filling out and managing various documentation.
  • Testing of biological indicators in cleanroom environment, uploading results onto LIMS.
  • Filling and sending customer orders.
  • Enhanced laboratory efficiency by implementing effective inventory management and organization systems.

Crew Member

Mcdonalds
06.2018 - 08.2020
  • Customer service, food preparation and till usage in extremely high paced environment, service of 150+ customers an hour.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology -

National University of Ireland, Galway
08.2021

Skills

  • Gel electrophoresis
  • PCR
  • Bioinformatics
  • Pouring and streaking plates
  • Using Illumina Iscan technology
  • Media production
  • Autoclave use
  • Sterilization
  • Sample storage
  • Microscopy
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • IT skills including LIMS systems and proficiency in Microsoft packages
  • Numeracy
  • Problem solving
  • Pipetting
  • Aseptic technique
  • Organizational skills

References

Benjamin Wood, Lab Manager at Steris Tullamore- +353 87 135 9308

Weatherbys HR- hr@weatherbys.co.uk

Timeline

Stablehand

Maluka thoroughbreds
03.2024 - Current

Laboratory Scientist

Weatherbys Scientific
10.2022 - 09.2023

Laboratory Technologist

Steris
08.2021 - 06.2022

Crew Member

Mcdonalds
06.2018 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology -

National University of Ireland, Galway

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