Connor Duffy
About Connor Duffy
Connor Duffy is a QC Specialist at Alkermes with a background in pharmaceutical quality assurance and chemistry.
Title
Connor Duffy holds the position of QC Specialist. He has been working in this capacity at Alkermes since February 2019.
Education and Expertise
Connor Duffy studied at St. Finian's College Mullingar before pursuing higher education. He earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemistry from the National University of Ireland, Galway, where he studied from 2009 to 2015. Additionally, he holds a Post Graduate Diploma (PgD) in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Regulations from Dublin Institute of Technology, which he achieved from 2017 to 2019.
Professional Background
Connor Duffy has a diverse professional background. He first gained experience at Causey Farm Experience as a Tour Guide from 2009 to 2014. He then worked as a Sales Assistant at Super Value, Trim from 2011 to 2013, followed by a role as a Bartender at The Darney Hotel from 2013 to 2015. In 2015, he stepped into the pharmaceutical field as a Pharmaceutical Analyst at CLS and CLS MedPharma in Galway for a year. From 2016 to 2019, he served as a QC Analyst at Alkermes in Athlone, Co. Westmeath, eventually transitioning to his current role as QC Specialist.
Current Role at Alkermes
Since February 2019, Connor Duffy has been employed as a QC Specialist at Alkermes in Athlone. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the quality control of pharmaceutical products. His responsibilities include the coordination and facilitation of the calibration and preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Skills and Competencies
Connor Duffy possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, which are essential for effective cross-departmental collaboration. He is adept at assessing needs, generating options, and implementing solutions as part of a team. His experience encompasses coordinating and facilitating the calibration and preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment.