Jessica O'hara
About Jessica O'hara
Jessica O'hara is a Downstream Manufacturing Technology Engineer at Bristol Myers Squibb with a strong background in biomedical sciences, immunology, and infection.
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Jessica O'hara currently holds the position of Downstream Manufacturing Technology Engineer at Bristol Myers Squibb, leveraging her extensive background in biomedical sciences and immunology.
Professional Experience
Jessica O'hara has a diverse professional background in both academic and industry settings. Before her current role at Bristol Myers Squibb, she worked as a Research Technician in Vaccine Development at Imperial College London from 2019 to 2021. She also contributed to research projects at St George's, University of London and Trinity College Dublin, as well as interned at Abbot Laboratories. Additionally, she worked as a dispenser at Britton's Pharmacy for six years, accumulating significant experience in the pharmaceutical retail sector.
Education and Expertise
Jessica O'hara holds a Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences, Immunology and Infection from St George's, University of London, and a Bachelor of Arts in Microbiology from Trinity College Dublin. She has expertise in multi-color flow cytometry, ELISA, molecular biology, and GcLP. Her solid educational foundation is complemented by practical research skills developed over years of diverse experiences.
Background in Vaccine Development
During her tenure at Imperial College London, Jessica worked on various vaccine development projects. Her role as a Research Technician involved using her knowledge in biomedical sciences to contribute to advancing vaccine technologies. This experience enhanced her skills in molecular biology and immunological research.
Academic Research Roles
Jessica O'hara has held significant research positions at multiple prestigious institutions. She was an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Trinity College Dublin for three months and engaged in an MRes research project at St George's, University of London for 11 months. These roles provided her with a deep understanding of research methodologies and laboratory skills, which she continues to apply in her current position.