Laura Fagan has a MSc in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Biotechnology from DIT and a BSc in Biology from Maynooth University. She has relevant lab skills including aseptic technique, cell culture, instrumentation, and knowledge of GMP practices. She has experience in molecular biology techniques, microbiology, chemical analysis, and cell culture. Fagan has computer skills and instructional experience tutoring biology and chemistry. She held positions as a lab assistant at Maynooth University and NUI Maynooth providing lab support.

1. Laura Fagan B.Sc.
Email: laurafagan92@gmail.com Mobile: 085 8021851 Home Address: New Road, Summerhill, Co. Meath
EDUCATION
2015 – Present Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street, Co.Dublin,
MSc. Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Biotechnology
Expecting – 1.1 (Distinction)
Course Work: Biopharmaceutical Analysis, Biotechnology, GMP & Validation,
Med Chem & Process Dev (API), Pharm Analysis & Method Valid, Pharm
Facilities & Utilities, Pharm Manufacturing & Mgmt, Pharm Tech & Research
Methods, Pharmacology & Toxicology, PharmMicro & Aseptic Manufacturing,
Process Validation (Biopharma), QA, Auditing & Inspection.
2015-2015 Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co.Kildare.
Professional Certificate in Teaching and Learning
2009-2014 Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co.Kildare.
B.Sc. (Honours) Biology
Result- High 2.2
Fourth Year: Biology
Third Year: Biology and Chemistry
Second Year: Biology, Chemistry, Experimental Physics
First Year: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Experimental Physics
RELEVANT SKILLS
LABORATORY SKILLS & INSTRUMENTATION
• General: Aseptic technique, cell culture, instrumentation, Health and Safety, Statistics,
Literature searching, Report writing, Documentation, Knowledge of GMP practices and EU &
US regulatory regulations.
As part of the MSc course I have completed bioprocessing training at NIBRT (National Institute
for Bioprocessing Research and Training) including Column packing, Bioreactor SIP, Cell
culture with growth and metabolite analysis and Facilities and Utilities Practical/Tour
• Advanced: Biochemical analysis, genetic manipulation, Electrophoresis, Proteomics, and
Bioinformatics.
WET LAB SKILLS
• Molecular Biology
Amplification of DNA and Protein by PCR, separation via agarose gel electrophoresis and
further sequencing. Ligation of DNA products, plasmid purification and restriction digestion.

2. • Microbiology
Use of laminar flow hoods, autoclaves, microscopes, incubators and shakers for growing and
screening of microbes. Different inoculation methods for bacterial and fungal samples.
• Chemical Analysis of Compounds
- Modification of organic compounds e.g. methylation of organic compounds which contain
internal di-sulphide bridges via reduction of the di-sulphide bridge and subsequent
alkylation.
• Cell culture
Culturing cells, harvesting cellular components, aseptic techniques.
COMPUTER
• Computer Applications - extensive experience with spreadsheet and graphical analysis
packages, Microsoft Office suite (WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT),
• Protein Sequencing Tools – use of Blastp suite online tool, interpretation of subsequent
sequence alignment results and alignment scores of given protein sequence data.
• Web - Good understanding of Web.
INSTRUCTIONAL
• Private tuition to higher level Leaving Cert students in both biology and chemistry.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
• Qualified Cardiac First Responder.
• Completed First Aid course (2010)
VACATION EMPLOYMENT
Summer 2012 National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Assistant Lab Technician
• Performed laboratory tests as per written procedures
• Prepared specimens and samples
• Operated, maintained and calibrated standard laboratory equipment
• Ensured the laboratory was well stocked and resourced
• Recorded analytical results accurately and sometimes interpreted results to present to
supervisor or senior colleagues
• Conducted searches on identified topics relevant to research
PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT
September 2014 –2015 National University of Maynooth
Teaching Assistant
• Have thorough knowledge of material, techniques and equipment being used in the
practical
• Ensure engagement of students with material
• Ensure safety of students
• Providing assistance and advice to students when in difficulty
• Grading of students work
• Providing feedback to both students and lecturer on a weekly basis

3. January 2014 -2015 National University of Maynooth
Assistant Laboratory Technician
• Preparation of samples and materials.
• Ensuring that lab was prepared for each practical session
• Aliquoting of solutions under aseptic conditions
• Clearing down of equipment after practical sessions.
• Disposal of laboratory waste safely and effectively.
INTERESTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
• Member, Kickboxing Society, NUI, Maynooth (2012-2013)
• Attended Society meetings and events
• Attended training on a regular basis
• Qualified Cardiac First Responder.
• Completed First Aid course (2010)
REFERENCES
Available upon request.