My CV as of 2017

1. Michael Riordan
77 O’Connell Street, Limerick – Tel: 087 9771904
Email: michaelriordan16@hotmail.com
Linked-in: https://ie.linkedin.com/pub/michael-riordan/a3/93a/36b
I am an enthusiastic, motivated, practical, lab technician with
proven experience in pharmaceutical and industrial chemistry.
Good problem solver, strong analytical skills with a willingness to
adapt to various environments. Effective in working with systems
to ensure timely and efficient running of processes. Efficient and
flexible when working under pressure, both as a team member or
independently. Experienced in the use of Empower, Oracle, LIMS
and Microsoft Office, ensuring clear and effective communication
with other team members.
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE – Quality / Analytical / Research / Development
 Responsibilityforsampling,testing, re-reconcilingfinishedgoodsandensuring specifications
are met.
 Responsible for maintenance and calibration of lab equipment.
 Effectively used Empower for analysing active pharmaceutical ingredients using HPLC.
 Usedbalancesto weighcompounds, pipettesforvolumetricmeasurements and various lab
glassware. Used FTIR and Mass spectrometry for the analysis of compounds.
 Prepared chemical solutions, facilitated in the conversion of organic waste into a biofuel.
 Troubleshooting when necessary during equipment failure.
 Responsible for the design of experiments and validation of new equipment.
 Planned and organised transfer of raw materials to unit operations.
 Participated in cross functional support teams.
 Prepared and scheduled batch sheets/manufacturing records using Oracle.
 Active involvement in Lean and Six Sigma to improve processes, experiments and quality.
 Responsibilityforspecifiedcompliance inmanufacturingenvironment. –AsepticTechnique,
ISO 7/8, cGMP.
WORK HISTORY
ROLE: Quality Control Technician Nov 2016 – Present
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Limerick.
 Responsible forconductingQCtestingandinspectionsasperQCprocedures.
 The QC Lab involvesthe responsibilityforequipmentverification,samplingof finished
goods,secondarypackage testing,primarypackage testing, package seal integritytesting,
Lensparametertestingandvisual audittestingusing‘LaboratoryInformationManagement
Systems’(LIMS).
 Involvedin re-reconciliationof finishedproductoff productionlinesand
reprocess/repackingrigs while recordingresultsonpaperworkandupdatingthe electronic
device historyrecord.
 InvolvedinextratestingforOOS(GLP) resultsandretrievingextrasamplesfromthe
warehouse.

2. ROLE: Manufacturing intern Jan 2016 – April 2016
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. Limerick.
 Involved in executing move orders, stock taking and allocating stock to different unit ops.
 Involvedinscheduling,creationandcancellingof batchsheets/manufacturingrecords using
Oracle Process Manufacturing.
 Worked in compliance with cGMP, read SOPs and completed on-the-job-training tasks.
 Good housekeeping and clean room experience – ISO 7 and ISO 8 gowning.
 Biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment – Aseptic technique.
ROLE: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Development Student Jan 2016 – August 2016
ISPEN Manufacturing Ireland Limited, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.
 Worked in analytical and chemical process development sub departments of APID.
 Calibration and Maintenance of Equipment.
 Manufacturing of small scale peptides for research and trials.
 Responsible for waste management, 5S and continuous improvement.
 Analytical work involving the use of HPLC, FTIR and Mass Spectrometry.
 Involved in validation work and design of experiments.
 Compliance with cGMP
ROLE: Associate (Logistics) June 2005 – August 2005
Acorn Processes Ltd., Adare, Co. Limerick.
Date: 2005 – June to August
 Responsible forgoodsinandout,upkeepof storage area and manual handling of hazardous
waste, mechanical parts and heavy machinery.
EDUCATION
PharmaChemSkillnet, Limerick Oct 2015 – January 2016
Graduate Program (Level 8Certificate), AdvancedBiopharmaandCell Technology
TrainingandEducationCourse providedbyPharmaChemSkillnetandITTallaght
University of Limerick, Limerick Sep 2010 – August 2015
B.Sc. Pharmaceutical and Industrial Chemistry (LM061)
Course length: 4 years
Level: Honours Bachelor Degree (B.Sc.) Level 8
OTHER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
 Entrepreneurship – Headphones
 Effective communication development and interviewing skills program.
 UL Parkour – Community based training and fitness development.
INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
Sports, Parkour, Fitness, Hillwalking, New Innovations, Science, Technology, Photography and
Business.
References available by request.