Gretchen Higgins
About Gretchen Higgins
Gretchen Higgins is a Bioprocess Associate - Downstream at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Cruiserath, Dublin, with a diverse background in early years education and retail management.
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Gretchen Higgins holds the role of Bioprocess Associate - Downstream at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Cruiserath, Dublin.
Current Position at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Gretchen Higgins currently works at Bristol-Myers Squibb as a Bioprocess Associate focusing on downstream operations. She is responsible for operating production equipment and utilizing process automation systems such as Delta V, Syncade Interactions, and SAP. Additionally, she engages in process optimizations and investigations using the business support system Infinity, and actively supports her team in their training needs as a Training Champion. Higgins promotes continuous improvement and operational excellence within her team by owning improvements for work processes, equipment, and ensuring a safe work environment.
Previous Experience in Early Years Education
Before transitioning to the biopharmaceutical industry, Gretchen Higgins accumulated extensive experience in early years education. She served as a Senior Early Years Educator/INCO at Tir Na Nog in 2019 for seven months and as Manager/Montessori Teacher/Early Years Leader/INCO at Sunbeam Creche and Montessori from 2010 to 2019 for nine years. Her roles involved leading educational programs, managing staff, and ensuring inclusive education practices.
Experience in Retail Management
Gretchen Higgins has significant experience in retail management. She worked as Assistant Manager at HMV Retail Ltd in 2010 for six months and as Regional Loss Prevention Manager at HMV Retail Ltd, Virgin, and Zavvi from 2007 to 2010. Prior to these roles, she served as Assistant Manager at Virgin Retail from 2003 to 2007. Her responsibilities included overseeing store operations, managing personnel, and implementing loss prevention strategies across regional locations.
Education and Expertise
Gretchen Higgins has a diverse educational background. She earned a Higher Diploma in Design and Manufacture of Biopharmaceuticals from University College Cork in 2021 and a Fetac Level 6 in Leadership for Inclusion in the early years from Mary Immaculate College, Ireland in 2018. Higgins also holds an Advanced Certificate Supervision in Childcare and a Diploma in Montessori Teaching 3-6 year olds from Portobello Institute, achieved in 2012 and 2011 respectively. Moreover, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Network Computing from Edinburgh Napier University in 2002 and a Higher National Diploma in Computing from NWIFHE in 2001.