Articles for the Biological, Chemical & Pharmaceutical Science Sector
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Affordable Accommodation, Great Craic and Don McClean: A Coleraine story
Hi there! I’m Ben Finnerty, a first year pharmacy student at Ulster University’s Coleraine campus along the Causeway Coast. I’m from Roscommon and I just sat my Leaving cert in June of 2021. If you’re reading this then you’re probably
Quality Engineer - Boston Scientific
My name is Carolanne O’Brien and I am a Quality Engineer with Boston Scientific. I completed my undergraduate degree in Biotechnology, a branch of science which focuses on creating a product through utilisation of living systems and organisms. Outside of my day to day work I love to
Chemist - Dr Maryam Hajimohammadpour,
Dr Maryam Hajimohammadpour, R&D PhD chemist Could you give us a background on your education and your path into your STEM Career? I come from Iran, I did my bachelor degree in chemistry in Iran and completed my PhD in chemistry at University College Dublin, Ireland. I worked
Pharmaceutical Project Manager - Sheila Courtney
SHEILA COURTNEY Could you give us a background on your education and your path into your STEM Career? While in 6 th year of secondary school, I struggled to select a college course - so many different courses and disciplines appealed to me! In the end I choose Engineering in UCD
Research & Development Chemist - Amy Shiely
Could you give us a background on your education and your path into your STEM Career? I was encouraged from an early age to pursue my interests, one of which was research. In Transition Year I received an award from UCC for a project on Agnes Mary Clerke, an inspiring
Laboratory Apprentice - Milena Smokowska
International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women's achievements or rally for women's equality
Working as an Immunologist Fighting Cancer
When Roisin Loftus decided she wanted to leave academia for a career in the pharmaceutical industry, working on medicines that treat different types of cancers, her mentors and peers were shocked. Academia can be an amazing place but for Roisin, she had her sights set on something else. “I
Commercial Products Manager - Lorraine Gustafsson
Education/Background I always had an interest in the sciences and the world around me. I studied Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Applied Maths as my options for my Leaving Cert. I studied Chemistry and Forensic Science in UCC. It was a really good course, giving advanced knowledge of Chemistry coupled
Exploring Science Careers - VIROLOGIST
Do you think you would have what it takes to work in this specialised career? What is being a Virologist all about? Virologist So, what do they do? Virologists are specialists on viruses and viral infections, such as those that cause colds, flus and COVID-19. They can be
Exploring Science Careers - QUALITY CONTROLLER
Do you enjoy experimenting and testing and analysing your results? What is being a Quality Controller all about? Quality Controller So, what do they do? Quality controllers perform checks and tests on finished goods and materials to ensure they are up to production standards. Developing testing methods, identifying
Exploring Science Careers - BIOCHEMIST
Are you interested in how chemical processes and biological systems interact? What is Biochemistry all about? Biochemist So, what do they do? Biochemists examine how chemical processes impact living organisms. They can investigate how a disease develops and spreads. Their research then assists with the investigation diagnosis and
Laboratory Apprentice - Conell Blake
CAN YOU TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOURSELF? My name is Conall Blake and I’m from Navan. I’ve lived there my whole life, going to school there and I still play football for my local GAA club Bective GFC. My other interests include watching films
Laboratory Apprentice - Ciara O'Reilly
CAN YOU TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOURSELF? My name is Ciara O’Reilly. I am 19 years old. I live in Swords Co. Dublin and went to secondary school in Loreto College Swords. I am currently studying to become a QC Laboratory Analyst, through the Ibec Laboratory
Genetics student & Co-Director at Germinaid Innovations
Ciara Judge is a Genetics student in UCC who has previously won BT Young Scientist and is currently Co-Director of Germinaid Innovations Job title: Co-Director of Germinaid Innovations Industry : Science and Technology Company : Germinaid Innovations Experience : Genetics student in UCC and previous winner
Head of Education & Public Engagement at Science Foundation Ireland
Margie McCarthy is Head of Education & Public Engagement at Science Foundation Ireland. Her love for acting and engineering has allowed her to work in many different areas and her current position allows her to discover, test and find solutions to the challenges we face in in society. I&rsquo
How STEM can save the planet
Saving the Planet with Science Clean, safe water is a foundation for good health. Without it, the threats of environmental damage and human and animal illness loom large. A Chemical Engineer who has worked in the pharmaceutical industry, she completed a PhD in Biotechnology in DCU and now works on
STEM is opening new careers in Biomedical Engineering
New Bioengineering Careers “I started my career with Biotechnology in DCU and today I oversee global vaccine manufacture with GSK. While at DCU I learned about biology, engineering and the hands-on, practical aspects of biomedicine. That has really stood to me going on to work with various pharmaceutical
8 Reasons to Work in STEM
People working in STEM in Ireland are changing the face of the world we live in everyday, whether it is by making life-saving drugs and devices, researching new cures for cancer or creating new technologies that keep us healthier and safer. Over the past decade, Ireland has grown into
What Can I do with Biology?
Biology is the study of life in all its shapes and forms. The scope of biology is wide and varied and covers not only the traditional study of plants and animals but also areas such as molecular biology and biotechnology which have clear relevance to modern society. Biology is
5 Ways Ireland is an Attractive Location for Biopharma Companies
Biopharma is a buoyant industry in Ireland and it is growing from strength-to-strength with approx. 20 biologics manufacturing sites operating in Ireland. In the last decade there has been capital investment in the region of $10 billion in new facilities. This represents close to the biggest wave
Bioprocess Associate Bristol-Myers Squibb
Career History: • Joined Bristol-Myers Squibb in August 2016 • Previously worked as a Bartender and a Postman What first stirred your interest in a career in the Pharmaceutical Industry? In the final year of my Genetics & Cell Biology course in DCU some of the modules start to
Brendan Nolan - Process Engineer
Current Job? Current Job Process Engineer, BD Describe a typical day Recently my typical day would revolve around first checking the production data from the previous shifts to see how the lines performed. Then I would meet with my team of technicians to discuss line performance and assign tasks such
Shane Carthy- Sports Science DCU
"Doing the Level 6 science foundation course gave me a head start in my first year..." It is no great surprise that when Dublin GAA star Shane Carthy was filling in his CAO form, sports-related courses were his top two preferences. However he was shy on points for both
Adrian Collins - Physics Researcher
What were the main ‘career decision’ milestones in your life so far? My background in applied physics and instrumentation really defined the rest of my career. A degree in physics not only teaches you about physics, but also teaches you about critical thinking and problem solving. Those formative
Niamh Connolly - Biomedical Researcher
Niamh Connolly talks to Smart Futures about her career as a Post-doctoral biomedical researcher. What are the main tasks, responsibilities and skills required? In biomedical research, we try to solve problems that can lead to better medical treatments or diagnoses. For me, this involves doing experiments, trying to figure
Marie Kissane - Process Chemist
In my role as a process chemist, I am responsible for ensuring that active pharmaceutical intermediates (API’s) are manufactured to the highest quality standard in a safe manner. My role is very diverse, and the main skills required are communication, teamwork, organisational and flexibility. Describe a typical
Justine Forkin - Research Engineer
Justine Forkin tells Smart Futures there are plenty of opportunities for engineering graduates. How did you choose a third-level course? I chose maths and science subjects for my A levels. I had a knack for maths in school. Everything around you comes from some sort of science and there
Niamh Kelly - Ink Chemist
Niamh Kelly found it difficult to choose between her favourite subjects at the end of school, but found a rewarding career in HP as an Ink Chemist. Niamh Kelly loved Chemistry and Music when she was in school, but has no regrets about choosing science at third level. “I
Simon Curran - Project Chemist
Simon Curran talks to Smart Futures about his career as a Cost Improvement Project Chemist. What are the main tasks, responsibilities and skills required? The designing, developing and improvement of the chemical processes currently used on plant to increase efficiency and overall lower cost. Describe a typical day? Generally speaking
Alison Liddy - Product Development Engineer
Alison Lidddy is a Development Engineer with Cook Medical. My name is Alison Liddy and I work with Cook Medical as a Product Development Engineer. I started with Cook Medical almost two years ago, following positions with Roche and Boston Scientific’s R&D departments. Undergraduate Degree
Fiona Boyle - Microbiologist
What were the main “career decision” milestones in your life so far? My main career decision to date was leaving my first job to go back and study for a PhD in bacteriology. When I left college I went straight into a microbiology industry job. However, I always
Nicola McManus - Quality Controller
Nicola McManus talks to Smart Futures about her career as a Senior Director of Quality Control. What are the main tasks, responsibilities and skills required? I am responsible for the Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Incoming Materials and Packaging Laboratories in a bio pharmaceuticals company in Dublin. I am responsible for
Rachel Hersee - Research Chemist
Rachel Hersee talks to Smart Futures about her career as Research Chemist working in Adhesives research for Henkel. What are the main tasks, responsibilities and skills required? My Job is to develop new technologies for adhesives that will be transferred into new products for Henkel. I work as part of
Ruairí O’Kane - Research Scientist
Ruairí O’Kane is a research scientist who devises ways to stick phones, laptops, cars and even planes together. He helps to design adhesives and sealants (glue basically) for electronics, cars and other equipment. He is a group leader at the Henkel facility in Tallaght, Dublin, a German
Orla O'Sullivan - Bioinformatics Researcher
Orla O’Sullivan talks to Smart Futures about her career as a researcher. Where do live/work? I Live in Watergrasshill Co.Cork and I work in Fermoy Co.Cork Where are you from? Ballyvolane, Cork City. What secondary school did you attend? St. Patricks GSS, Gardiners hill, Cork
Avril Kennan - Head of Research and Advocacy
Dr. Avril Kennan has a PhD in human genetics. She tells Smart Futures about her research and advocacy work for the charity Debra Ireland. What is Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) and what research is happening? EB is where the layers of the skin are not properly attached to each other. In
A Week in my Hospital Pharmacy
Michael Fitzpatrick has been the chief pharmacist at Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin, Dublin, for the past eight years. Below he gives us an insight into a typical week in his unique working environment. Pharmacy is unique within the hospital environment because of the
So What does a Fragrance Chemist do?
Fragrance Chemist Charles Sell talks about his work and how he got into this career area. " I help develop new fragrances, and ways to capture and manufacture them" . What is a Fragrance Chemist? Fragrance chemists work in the fragrance industry or in academic research. Their work involves discovering new fragrance
Thinking of a career in Physiology and Neuroscience?
Nikita Burke, researcher The Friday interview: Science Ambassador Nikita Burke talks about how she chose her career, her work in postgraduate research in physiology and neuroscience, and her tips on work experience and what to study. What have been your main ‘career decision’ milestones so far? Scientist Nikita
What a Glycobiologist does
Triona O’Connell is a research scientist at Dublin City University (DCU), where she studies the structure of sugar cells. She’s also involved in TOG , a Dublin-based ‘hackerspace’ for people to work together on creative projects involving any materials from circuit boards to cardboard
Changing Career - Your Options in Science
Judith Moffett from CPL Science explains the options if you want to move from a non-science job into the science sector, or are thinking of moving from one science area into another. The science industry is still one of the most thriving and resilient sectors in Ireland. It encompasses
What do Pharmacists do?
Pharmacists are experts in the development, preparation and usage of medicines. Pharmacists are considered some of the most visible, accessible and trusted healthcare professionals in the world. Modern medicines are very powerful and have a great potential for relieving suffering and curing disease but also for misuse and inducing dangerous