Aidan Wade
About Aidan Wade
Aidan Wade is an Analytical Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb in Dublin, with a background in chemistry and extensive experience in both industry and academia.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Aidan Wade is an Analytical Scientist in the MS&T department at Bristol Myers Squibb. Based in Cruiserath, Dublin 15, he is responsible for a variety of tasks including managing the supply of critical reagents and consumables and implementing efficient sample submission processes. His contributions have led to significant time savings and improved sustainability practices within his team.
Professional Experience at Pfizer
From 2016 to 2018, Aidan Wade worked as an MS&T Analytical Scientist at Pfizer in Grange Castle Business Park, Dublin 22. During his tenure, he focused on method transfer documents and development operating procedures. His role emphasized strong written and verbal communication skills, which he demonstrated by authoring scientific documents and delivering presentations.
Academic and Research Background
Aidan Wade studied Chemistry and Nanotechnology, achieving a PhD from University College Dublin between 2009 and 2013. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Chemistry from the same institution, completing his degree in 2009. His academic career extended to working as a Physiology Postdoctoral Researcher and Scientific Ethics Writing Assistant at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland from 2015 to 2016.
Early Career at Intel and University College Dublin
Between 2013 and 2015, Aidan Wade was a Process Engineer at Intel Corporation in Leixlip, Co. Kildare. Prior to that, he managed a laboratory at the University College Dublin's School of Chemistry and Chemical Biology from 2009 to 2013. These roles equipped him with extensive experience in process engineering and laboratory management.
Sustainability and Continuous Improvement Initiatives
Aidan Wade has led several sustainability initiatives in his current role, including enhancing plastic recycling rates and reducing single-use plastic consumption. He has driven continuous improvement projects, resulting in the removal of over 2000 single-use plastic bags annually. Wade is also a strong advocate for safety, actively participating in the logging of Good Saves within the Process Analytics Group and the larger MS&T department.