Aoife O' Donnell
Lifford,County Donegal
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable professional with a strong foundation in problem-solving and communication skills. Hard-working with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation. Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Production Radiochemist
Curium Pharma
Blackrock, Dublin
2024.06 - Current
- Carry out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently. - Including but not limited to the manufacture, operation of cyclotron equipment, dispensing, and quality-compliant production of PET radiopharmaceuticals
- Follow radiation safety procedures in accordance with the ALARA principle.
- Carry out regular maintenance and troubleshooting of synthesis modules and dispensing units.
- Participate in deviation investigations, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), Change Controls, and Out of Specification or Out of Trend documentation.
- Collaborate closely with QC and QA teams to ensure high quality and regulatory compliance - to meet HPRA standards.
- Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Health & Safety regulations, COSHH requirements, and local radiation protection rules.
- Quickly learn and apply new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and production.
- Successfully deliver tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Trained in both Terminal sterilisation and Aseptic production techniques.
- Perform cleanroom sanitisation and environmental monitoring.
Master's Research Student
The Baumann Group
Dublin
2023.05 - 2023.09
- Conducted a research project on using Photo-flow Chemistry in the production of strained ring systems. Involved retrosynthesis of set target compounds, researched each step and planned a viable route, expanded knowledge and kept up to date with synthetic advancements. Operated and upkeep Continuous Flow technology. Devised risk assessment for each experiment and maintained good laboratory practice and cleaning.
Education
Masters - Synthetic Chemistry
University College Dublin, UCD
Dublin 2022.09 - 2023.09
Bachelors - Medicinal Chemistry
Queens University
Belfast 2019.09 - 2022.07
Skills
- Intuitive thinker
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Poised under pressure
- Adaptable
- Meticulous
- Teamwork
- Organised
- ECDL-Computer Skills
Certification
Completed "Annex I: A Practical Perspective" with The National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT)
ACTIVITIES AND HOBBIES
- GAA – senior player and underage coach
- Crocheting
- Traveling
- Hiking and Outdoor activities
- Volunteer for IPT
- Reading
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production Radiochemist
Curium Pharma
2024.06 - Current
Master's Research Student
The Baumann Group
2023.05 - 2023.09
Masters - Synthetic Chemistry
University College Dublin, UCD
2022.09 - 2023.09
Bachelors - Medicinal Chemistry
Queens University
2019.09 - 2022.07