Robyn Lyons
Sydney,New South Wales
Summary
Accomplished Senior Microbiology QC professional with over 2 years experience within environmental monitoring of pharmaceutical compounding and filling areas. Adapted to working in a fast paced, dynamic Laboratory, working closely with production personnel and quality teams to improve aseptic processes. Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team and also independently, completing in depth laboratory investigation reports with little supervision. Continuously striving to boost efficiency and performance and meet company quality control objectives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Microbiology laboratory technician
BVAQ
Sydney, New South Wales
01.2025 - Current
- Aseptically prepared and accurately weighed client food samples for pathogen and general microbiology testing
- Prepared and added required diluents to samples and placed in incubation
- Maintaned accurate retention of client samples both ambient and chilled
- Added variety of meida to plates post addition of sample for testing
- Maintained sterile lab environment to prevent contamination of samples.
- Monitored laboratory consumables and prepared items for sterilisation.
Senior Microbiology Laboratory Analyst
Abbvie
Westport, Ireland
12.2023 - 05 2024
- Initiated and completed laboratory investigations to define a root cause of out of specification results
- Managed and scheduled tasks for team members to ensure completion to avoid any non-conformance.
- Completed Aseptic process simulation reports and trend analysis
- Utilized laboratory IT systems including LIMS, OneVault, Moda and Trackwise
- Completed Batch file review in line with GMP standards and microbial analysis using online database
- Audited and Preformed daily review of Facility monitoring system
- Trended site monthly micro recoveries and presented data insights to improve facility performance
Microbiology Laboratory Analyst
Abbvie
Westport, Ireland
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Performed environmental monitoring sampling of graded production and filling areas and implemented aseptic practices
- Followed standard operating procedures to ensure good manufacturing practice on a daily basis
- Processed samples, labelled containers and completed required documentation.
- Carried out bioburden testing of product and water samples under aseptic conditions
- Trended daily reports for CAPA, Non-conformance, LIR and change controls.
- Stocking of laboratory consumables and general housekeeping
- Reviewed documentation on a daily basis
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
National University of Ireland, Galway
Galway 09.2016 - 06.2020
Master of Science - Climate Change, Agriculture And Food Security
National University of Ireland, Galway
09.2020 - 08.2021
Skills
- Proficient with data entry, file management and maintaining records
- Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
- Bioburden sampling and testing
- MS Excel, Powerpont, MODA and Trackwise software
- Audit preparation and presentation skills
- Analytical skills
- Critical thinking
- Trend analysis
- Time management
- Documentation expertise
- clean room expertise
Accomplishments
- Abbvie Microbiology employee of the month September 2023
- Promoted to Senior Microbiology Analyst December 2023
- Led process optimisation to reduced batch release backlog, achieving a 100% on-time release rate in Jan 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Microbiology laboratory technician
BVAQ
01.2025 - Current
Senior Microbiology Laboratory Analyst
Abbvie
12.2023 - 05 2024
Microbiology Laboratory Analyst
Abbvie
02.2022 - 12.2023
Master of Science - Climate Change, Agriculture And Food Security
National University of Ireland, Galway
09.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
National University of Ireland, Galway
09.2016 - 06.2020
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