Eithne McDonagh

A graduate in Applied Biology and Biopharmaceutical Science, I am a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with a strong foundation in aseptic and analytical techniques, gained through hands-on experience in laboratory settings. I have developed essential lab skills, including sample preparation, equipment calibration, data analysis, and maintaining a safe and sterile environment. Eager to continuously expand my skill set, I am passionate about taking on new challenges and applying my expertise to contribute to an organization that values high-quality service. I possess key operations associate skills, including project management, resource allocation, and process optimization, along with a keen ability to streamline workflows and ensure adherence to regulatory standards. With excellent communication skills and a strong sense of responsibility, I thrive in both team environments and independent roles, consistently demonstrating reliability, trustworthiness, and flexibility. I am committed to learning and growing within a dynamic setting, always striving to bring value and excellence to my work.

Thesis | Individual | Year 3

• The aim of this project was to Express Recombinant Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) from Jellyfish in E-Coli cells and purify the protein using different techniques such as Cell Lysis, Affinity Chromatography and show the purified protein on SDS-PAGE.

Industrial Placement Project | Individual | Year 4

• As part of our fourth-year course we had to undertake an industrial placement project. This consisted of working with a PhD student in the department of chemistry NUIG along with the marine institute in Galway, the aim of this project was to extract all possible compounds from the samples been examined. From this a new fatty acid compound was extracted, with the profile been examined using NMR and Mass Spec. Isolation and purification was carried out using different types of HPLC techniques. The structure was determined as a (E)-11- ocohexacdec-9-enoic acid

• Between 2013 and 2017, I worked part-time as a housekeeping assistant at The Twelve Hotel. During my Transition Year in secondary school, I worked in two separate childcare centres, caring for children of all ages.
• Assisted in the promotion and marketing of Ireland's Legacy.
• Volunteer Award: Bronze Gaisce.
• I have been a member of the GMIT Best Buddies Society.
• Enjoy a range of hobbies including walking, reading and cycling