Martina Russell
About Martina Russell
Martina Russell is a Manufacturing Support Scientist and Engineer currently working at both MSD and Bristol-Myers Squibb. She has a background in industrial biochemistry and experience in the pharmaceutical and food biosciences industries.
Title
Martina Russell holds the title of Manufacturing Support Scientist and Engineer. She is currently associated with both MSD and Bristol-Myers Squibb, serving in specialist and support roles respectively.
Education and Expertise
Martina Russell completed her higher education at the University of Limerick, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Biochemistry from 2011 to 2015. Her foundational education was at Presentation Secondary School Mitchelstown, where she studied from 2005 to 2011. Martina's expertise spans both the pharmaceutical and food biosciences industries, reflecting a robust background in industrial biochemistry.
Career Background
Martina Russell's career began with various research and support roles in scientific laboratories. In 2013, she worked as a research assistant at the Tumour Biology Laboratory, School of Biochemistry and Cellular Biology, UCC. During 2014, she served as a laboratory assistant at Biotector Analytical Systems. From 2014 to 2015, she was final year student of Industrial Biochemistry at the University of Limerick.
Experience in Pharmaceuticals
Martina Russell has significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry. She started her journey in pharmaceuticals at Pfizer, where she served as a Technical Services Process Scientist in New York from 2015 to 2017. She joined MSD in February 2020 as a Specialist in Engineering, MS and T. She continues to contribute her expertise as a Manufacturing Support Scientist and Engineer at Bristol-Myers Squibb.
Work at Teagasc and Food Biosciences
In 2015, Martina Russell added experience in the food biosciences industry to her professional portfolio by working as a Food Biosciences Research Scientist at Teagasc. This role was part of her diverse career, which spans across multiple scientific disciplines.
Professional Roles at MSD and Bristol-Myers Squibb
Martina Russell is currently employed by both MSD and Bristol-Myers Squibb. At MSD, she serves as a Specialist in Engineering, MS and T, a position she has held since February 2020. Concurrently, she works for Bristol-Myers Squibb as a Manufacturing Support Scientist and Engineer, contributing to both organizations with her extensive industry knowledge and experience.