Stephen Harrison

Experience

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  University College Cork

  Jul 2016 - Apr 2017

  Final Year Project: Development of Novel Synthetic Methods for Improving Pharmaceutical Processes - Dr. Stuart Collins Part A: Alternative synthesis of Salbutamol• Attended regular meetings with supervisor on project to provide updates• 4th Year project presentation at the end of the project• Experienced in working with hazardous reagents• Route planning, understanding of chemical synthesis• Working with Copper and Rhodium catalysts• Preparation of reagents• Purification and analysis of organic compounds using various techniques NMR, IR, MS.Part B: Developing novel biocatalytic methodology for the enantioselective oxidation of sulfides to form sulfoxides for use in pharmaceutical industry in collaboration with GSK• Working with enzymes based reactions• Extraction, purification of organic compounds synthesised using biocatalytic techniques• Analysis of organic compounds using HPLC, NMR, IR• 4th Year project poster presentation at the end of the project Show less

  • Final Year Thesis Research

    Sept 2016 - Apr 2017

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Jul 2016 - Aug 2016
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  Imperial Hotel Cork

  Jul 2017 - Apr 2018

  Hotel Waiter

  Responsible for the daily set up of the restaurant, and function halls for events ranging from birthdays, weddings and conferences. Experienced in dealing with a wide variety of personalities and customer requirements, ensuring that I remained patient at all times and maintained an upbeat environment to appeal to customers.Remaining attentive and alert while working as quickly and efficiently as possible to ensure customer satisfaction and to ensure the patrons of the establishment feel welcome, secure and relaxed. Maintaining a wide knowledge of the wide variety of items available, including daily specials. Taking orders correctly and efficiently, in line with the organisational approach of the facility management and communicating all orders with designated staff members.The main task entailed service of drinks and food for international tour groups from (14-70+ people) in co-ordination with other wait staff as well as taking care of large tables of customers. For functions and events quickly became one of the senior staff for functions/events responsible for smooth running and organisation of fellow team waiters.Involved in the training of new hires.Worked in various bars throughout the hotel during Cork Jazz Week 2016/17 in a high pressure environment. Show less

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  Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Ireland Ltd

  Oct 2018 - Feb 2024

  Scientist