Melissa Crea
About Melissa Crea
Melissa Crea is a Bioprocess Associate at Bristol-Myers Squibb with a background in quality control and bioprocessing roles, including experience at Pfizer and WuXi Biologics.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Crea completed her Bachelor of Science degree from Dundalk Institute of Technology between 2011 and 2014. She furthered her education with additional studies at the same institute from 2014 to 2015. Melissa's academic background in science provided a strong foundation for her career in bioprocessing and quality control.
Career at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Melissa Crea has been working as a Bioprocess Associate at Bristol-Myers Squibb since September 2017. In her role, she applies her expertise in bioprocessing to contribute to the company's operational and quality standards. Her experience spans various aspects of bioprocessing, positioning her as a valuable team member at the organization.
Previous Experience at Pfizer
From 2015 to 2017, Melissa Crea worked at Pfizer in New York, New York, United States, as a Raw Material QC. During her two-year tenure, she gained substantial experience in quality control processes, overseeing the examination and approval of raw materials used in pharmaceutical production.
Early Career and Lab Experience
Melissa Crea began her career gaining hands-on experience as a lab analyst at Ovelle Pharmaceuticals in Dundalk for one month in 2013. This early role provided her with practical insights into laboratory procedures and the pharmaceutical industry. Additionally, she worked as a Sales Assistant at Heatons Group from 2014 to 2015, showcasing her ability to transition from sales to a more scientific focus in her career path.
Position at WuXi Biologics
Melissa Crea also held a position as a Process Scientist at WuXi Biologics. This role allowed her to further develop her expertise in the biopharmaceutical industry, contributing to the development and manufacturing processes at the company.