Ciaran Mc Callion

Ciaran Mc Callion

School Work Experience Placement

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  • About me

    Scientific Officer at Northern Ireland Water

  • Education

    • Letterkenny Institute of Technology

      2015 - 2018
      Bachelor's degree Bachelor of Science in Bioscience Distinction

      Three year course that involved the study of living organisms - and how humans, plants, animals and microbes function and interact with their environment.Knowledge of biology and biological techniques to develop products and improve human health, animal health, agriculture and the environment was obtained. It’s also an area of huge innovation, with new technologies including bio science - that incorporates biotechnology - which are applied in the fields of medicine, pharmacy… Show more Three year course that involved the study of living organisms - and how humans, plants, animals and microbes function and interact with their environment.Knowledge of biology and biological techniques to develop products and improve human health, animal health, agriculture and the environment was obtained. It’s also an area of huge innovation, with new technologies including bio science - that incorporates biotechnology - which are applied in the fields of medicine, pharmacy, agriculture, environmental analysis and the food industry. Show less

    • Letterkenny Institute of Technology

      2018 - 2019
      Bachelor of Science (Hons) Bioanalytical Science First Class Honours

      Clear knowledge of the underlying concepts behind modern bioanalytical techniques and the application of these techniques in the areas of biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and related industries and in environmental analysis.Technical competence gained in analytical biochemical, genetic, immunological and microbiologically-based analytical methodologies and the skills and knowledge required to work in the biotechnology, and pharmaceutical industries as well as in state scientific… Show more Clear knowledge of the underlying concepts behind modern bioanalytical techniques and the application of these techniques in the areas of biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and related industries and in environmental analysis.Technical competence gained in analytical biochemical, genetic, immunological and microbiologically-based analytical methodologies and the skills and knowledge required to work in the biotechnology, and pharmaceutical industries as well as in state scientific agencies.Other areas included Molecular Biology, Analytical Science, Biopharmaceutical Processes and Protein Chemistry. Other modules include Management Theory and Practice and Research Project Design. Show less

  • Experience

    • E+I Engineering

      Feb 2013 - Feb 2013
      School Work Experience Placement

      Working as a member of a team to achieve planned targets within predetermined time frames and experiencing the following: Involved in assistance of employees with selected tasks such as applying panels to switch gear systems and applying warning stickers to the panels of the switch gear systems. (Period: 1 week). Work experience was required to fulfill the criteria for passing a leaving cert module.

    • William Grant & Co Ltd

      Jul 2014 - Aug 2018
      Factory Operative

      I gained experience in all stages of pork processing from live animal to transportation/delivery of finished product. I was tasked with fulfilling orders independently and prepping these orders for dispatch and delivery. I was also tasked with cleaning equipment/machinery and work areas. I carried out cleaning of the grounds surrounding the factory as well. (Full time temporary summer role)

    • Northern Ireland Water

      Feb 2020 - now

      Northern Ireland Water - Analytical Services.Laboratory accredited to ISO 17025:2017 standard.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: - Collection and Analysis and Chemical analysis of environmental samples comprising Water, Wastewater, Trade effluent, Sludge, and Soils. - Determinants include: Trace Metals, Organics, General pollution indicators (BOD, COD, pH, etc), and Microbiology.RESOURCE MANAGEMENT- Support scientific officers to forecast the best use of resources.- Support scientific officers to ensure effective housekeeping of work area and equipment. CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT- Assist scientific officers to deal with internal and external customers and address theirconcerns or inquiries.- Build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to enhance confidence in thedata produced by the Northern Ireland Water Laboratories. - Assist with the communication of suppliersANALYSIS- Carry out analysis with the support of scientific officers to agreed turnaround times to ensureregulatory compliance is met.- Carry out analysis with the support of scientific officers to the required quality standards toensure ISO 17025 requirements are met.- Ensure all results are recorded and transcribed accurately onto LIMS. - Maintain laboratory quality management system and associated documentation.HEALTH & SAFETY- Ensure all Health and Safety requirements are met. -Comply and cooperate in full with regard to NI Water and Laboratory specific, health andsafety procedures. Show less

      • Scientific Officer

        Feb 2021 - now
      • Clean/Waste Water Laboratory Analyst (Graduate Trainee)

        Feb 2020 - Feb 2021
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Driving licence (IRL)

      NDLS
      Oct 2015
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ciaran Mc Callion
      Best Student in Bioanalytical Science Letterkenny Institute of Technology Oct 2019 Winner of the Prize for the Best Student in Bioanalytical Science. Presented with award by Kieran McKinney, Randox (Sponsor).
    • Awarded to Ciaran Mc Callion
      Optum "Opt to Achieve" awards 2018/19 Optum Feb 2019 Awarded the Highest GPA in Bachelor of Science in Bioscience at Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT)