Declan Comiskey
About Declan Comiskey
Declan Comiskey is a Senior Specialist in Upstream Manufacturing at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in bioprocessing and a background in applied bioscience.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Declan Comiskey is presently serving as a Senior Specialist in Upstream Manufacturing at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, he is involved in activities such as Clean-In-Place (CIP) and Steam-In-Place (SIP) procedures. His expertise encompasses the growth and cultivation of proteins from a 50L wave reactor up to a 15000L bioreactor.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
From 2018 to 2021, Declan Comiskey worked as an Upstream Bioprocess Associate at Bristol Myers Squibb in County Dublin, Ireland. During this tenure, he served as the training champion on his shift, ensuring that his teammates were current with their training and that site metrics were met.
Experience at Pfizer
Declan Comiskey was a Process Technician at Pfizer in County Dublin, Ireland, from 2017 to 2018. He worked in various areas, including Buffer prep, Purification, and primarily Cell culture. His responsibilities included the growth and harvest of proteins, progressing from a 50L bioreactor to a 2000L bioreactor using single-use materials. Additionally, he utilized inventory management application SAP and sample management system LIMS.
Early Career Roles
Declan Comiskey has held numerous positions earlier in his career. He worked as a Manager at Carry Out Off Licence from 2016 to 2017 in Hartstown and as a Customer Service Agent at permanent tsb from 2015 to 2016 in Blackrock, Dublin. Other roles included Laboratory Technician at Pobail Scoil Setanta and Laboratory Assistant at Le Chile Secondary School in 2015, Sales Assistant at Carry Out Off Licence and O'Brien Retail Concepts Ltd, and Sales Manager at Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics.
Educational Background
Declan Comiskey studied Applied Bioscience at Dundalk Institute of Technology, completing his degree from 2010 to 2014. He also attended Plunkett College. His academic background has provided him with the foundation for his roles in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Skills and Proficiencies
Declan Comiskey is proficient in various systems and processes vital to upstream manufacturing. These include Delta V, MES, Vicell, NovaFlex, Probe standardization, and Osmometer. He is also trained in Media make ups and Filter integrity testing.