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Patrick O'Reilly

Belturbet,Cavan

Summary

Bsc. Science in Biotechnology from DCU and two years of hands-on experience in the nutrition sector and eight months in the Biopharma sector. Expertise includes a wide range of Engineering and Quality assurance practices. I have gained invaluable laboratory validation experience as well as process engineering experience with specific focus on instrumentation. Throughout my roles I have a proven ability to apply scientific knowledge and technical skills to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance with industry standards. Committed to driving innovation and quality improvements within dynamic environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Calibration engineer

Abbott Nutrition Cootehill (CH)
05.2025 - Current
  • Lead calibration operations for high-precision instruments.
  • Responsible for ensuring new process equipment meet Abbott calibration standards.
  • Responsible upholding the quality of MAXIMO our calibration management system.
  • Organised technical calibration training for our process electricians to improve their knowledge on the concept.
  • Reviewed all critical calibrations as part of FDA audit actions
  • Developed detailed reports summarizing findings from routine calibrations inspections, clearly communicating results to key stakeholders.
  • Saved company resources by identifying opportunities for process improvements in the calibration department.
  • Streamlined workflow processes by developing comprehensive documentation of calibration procedures.

Lab project engineer

Abbott Nutrition Cootehill (CH)
05.2023 - 05.2025
  • Cross functional role working closely with all QA laboratories at Abbott CH and reporting to the validation department.
  • I led countless lab equipment projects during this role. Most notably, I was responsible for the movement and install/validation of laboratory equipment as part of the lab expansion project at Abbott in 2024/2025.
  • I have worked with Abbott R&D in the USA during projects that required Test Method Validations/ Test Method Transfers on new analytical laboratory equipment.
  • Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
  • Developed detailed project plans to ensure timely completion and deliverables were met.
  • Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion.

Downstream operations associate

MSD
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • A role which greatly improved my knowledge of downstream process engineering whilst also improved my knowledge and experience for QN and CAPA writing.
  • Highlight was leading a project on waste elimination during PPQ (process performance qualification) batches which I presented to senior management.
  • Involved in writing CAPAs for misplaced filter housings as well as buffer pH corrections activities.
  • Archiving of paper log books from batches from the 2020 campaign

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

Dublin City University (DCU)
05.2024

Leaving certificate -

St. Bricins College
07.2019

Skills

  • Calibration Procedures
  • Instrumentation and Measurement
  • ISO 9001 Compliance
  • Data Analysis and Reporting
  • Problem Solving
  • Technical Documentation
  • Team Collaboration
  • Quality management systems
  • Laboratory processing
  • HACCP QQI level 5

Affiliations

GAA

Timeline

Calibration engineer

Abbott Nutrition Cootehill (CH)
05.2025 - Current

Lab project engineer

Abbott Nutrition Cootehill (CH)
05.2023 - 05.2025

Downstream operations associate

MSD
01.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

Dublin City University (DCU)

Leaving certificate -

St. Bricins College

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