Elaine Mc Guinness
About Elaine Mc Guinness
Elaine Mc Guinness is a Validation Engineer at Bristol Myers Squibb with extensive experience in sterility and quality control analysis from her previous roles at Pfizer.
Title and Current Position
Elaine Mc Guinness is a Validation Engineer currently working at Bristol Myers Squibb. She specializes in Clean-In-Place (CIP) and Steam-In-Place (SIP) validation processes, focusing on ensuring compliance and efficacy in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. With over 6 years of experience in validation engineering, she has worked extensively on process support equipment validation at her current role.
Past Experience at Pfizer
Elaine Mc Guinness held various roles at Pfizer between 2010 and 2017. She started as a Quality Control Analyst in 2010 for 5 months at Pfizer Ireland. She then transitioned to a QC Lab Analyst position from 2011 to 2013 in Dublin. From 2013 to 2015, she worked as a QC Analyst (Sterility), and from 2014 to 2015, she served as a Sterility QC Analyst. Finally, she elevated to the role of Process Scientist from 2015 to 2017. Each of these roles contributed to her comprehensive background in sterility and quality control analysis.
Educational Background and Expertise
Elaine Mc Guinness studied at Dublin City University, achieving a degree in Genetics and Cell Biology between 2007 and 2011. She furthered her education at the University College Dublin, where she earned an MEngSc in Biopharmaceutical Engineering from 2020 to 2022. Her educational background provides a solid foundation in biological sciences and engineering principles, enhancing her professional expertise in biopharmaceutical processes.
Specializations in Validation Processes
Elaine Mc Guinness specializes in Clean-In-Place (CIP) and Steam-In-Place (SIP) validation processes. These specializations are critical for maintaining sterility and ensuring the effectiveness of equipment in biopharmaceutical production. Her extensive experience in these areas supports her role as a Validation Engineer, where she is responsible for process support equipment validation and adhering to stringent industry standards.