Catriona Condon
Tulla,Clare
Summary
A fourth-year microbiology student with hands-on laboratory experience and knowledge in areas including virology, epidemiology, and food microbiology. Completed a research placement with Teagasc assisting with experiments investigating bacteriophage products for the control of Listeria monocytogenes in dairy products. Completed a final year research project on the use of bacteriophage products for the control Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus, gaining experience in molecular cloning, protein purification, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and experimental troubleshooting. Alongside academic experience, developed strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities through work in retail and hospitality, as well as leadership and organisational skills as a volunteer leader with the Beaver Scouts
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Laboratory intern
Teagasc
Fermoy, County Cork
2025.05 - 2025.07
- Assisted with research investigating bacteriophage products for the control of Listeria monocytogenes in dairy products
- Prepared reagents, media, and equipment for microbiology and molecular biology experiments
- Performed laboratory techniques including DNA extraction, PCR, restriction digest, and gel electrophoresis
- Conducted spot tests and plaque assays to evaluate bacteriophage activity
- Recorded and organised experimental data using Excel and Word
- Collaborated with researchers to troubleshoot experiments and discuss results
Sales assistant
Jimmy's Discount Store
Ennis, Clare
2021.09 - 2024.09
- Answered customer queries and assisted customers in finding specific items
- Kept a clean and neat shop floor
- Trained new staff members
- Placed merchandise orders and unloaded deliveries
- Stocked shelves promptly to maintain fully stocked shelves
- Managed and completed balloon orders on busy occasions
Housekeeper
The Old Ground Hotel
Ennis, Clare
2019.05 - 2019.09
- Notified management of any broken items in rooms
- Changed bed sheets and replenished any empty supplies
- Restocked the linen room and the cleaning cart
- Aided other staff members in cleaning under time pressure
Beaver scout leader
Tulla Scouts
Tulla, Clare
2018.09 - 2018.11
- Aided in planning and setting up games and activities.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment to ensure the security of the children.
- Promoted teamwork between scouts during group activities.
- Handled disagreements between scouts to create a friendly environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University college cork
Cork, County Cork 2022.09 -
Leaving certification -
St. Joseph's Secondary school
Tulla, Clare 2015.09 - 2021.09
Skills
- Basic microscopy skills
- Micropipette and pipette techniques
- General cell culture techniques
- Experience with PCR and agarose gel electrophoresis techniques
- Microbiological plating techniques
- Familiar with various assay techniques, including ELISA and plaque assays
- Results communication
- Sterilisation techniques
- Protein purification
- Data recording
- Aseptic technique
- Time management
- Product knowledge
- Stock management
- Visual merchandising
- Complaint resolution
- Customer relations
- Cleaning techniques
- Molecular cloning
Accomplishments
- Undergraduate Microbiology Prize, Microbiology Society — 2025
- Tadhg O’Mullane Award for Academic Excellence, University College Cork— 2024–2025
- Bronze Award, Gaisce – The President’s Award — 2019
Certification
Full Irish Driving Licence (Category B)
Timeline
Laboratory intern
Teagasc
2025.05 - 2025.07
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University college cork
2022.09 -
Sales assistant
Jimmy's Discount Store
2021.09 - 2024.09
Housekeeper
The Old Ground Hotel
2019.05 - 2019.09
Beaver scout leader
Tulla Scouts
2018.09 - 2018.11
Leaving certification -
St. Joseph's Secondary school
2015.09 - 2021.09