Milena Rowinska, Ph.D
About Milena Rowinska, Ph.D
Milena Rowinska, Ph.D, is a Manager and Senior Materials Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb in Dublin, Ireland, with extensive experience in bioanalytical sciences and project management.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Milena Rowinska, Ph.D, holds the position of Manager, Senior Materials Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. In this role, she leads the 5S project and Behavioural Observation Process (BOP) inspections aimed at enhancing safety within her group. She plays a critical role in coordinating daily operations as part of the QC team. Her responsibilities include performing assays such as ELISA and bioassays using both manual and robotic methods and utilizing advanced laboratory equipment, including ViCell, Perkin Elmer, Envision, and Powerwave.
Previous Roles at Amgen
Milena worked at Amgen in various capacities over a period of several years. From 2016 to 2018, she served as a Senior QC Associate in Bioanalytical Sciences in Dun Laoghaire, Leinster, Ireland. Prior to that, she held a role focused on project development and technical support at Dublin City University from 2014 to 2015. Her time at Amgen has provided her with extensive experience in laboratory operations and quality control, as well as project management and technical support.
Experience at Dublin City University
Milena's association with Dublin City University (DCU) began during her Ph.D. research from 2012 to 2015, where she focused on Biomedical Diagnostics. She also managed a project for DePuy/Johnson & Johnson concerning orthopedic implants in 2016 for 5 months. Additionally, she provided project development and technical support while working at DCU in collaboration with Amgen.
Education and Academic Background
Milena Rowinska holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biomedical Diagnostics from Dublin City University, which she completed from 2011 to 2014. She also has a Master’s degree in Biomedical Diagnostics, attained in 2011 from jobs in Ireland, following a Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology from Technological University Dublin, achieved with First Class Honours from 2006 to 2010.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Milena possesses significant technical expertise in the field of biomedical diagnostics. She is proficient in performing various assays, including ELISA and bioassays, using both manual and robotic methods. She is adept in operating advanced laboratory equipment such as ViCell, Perkin Elmer, Envision, and Powerwave. In her current role, she actively troubleshoots laboratory methods and instrument problems and supports product investigations, implementing CAPAs. She also ensures that laboratory testing documentation adheres to cGMP standards using systems like LIMS, EDMQ, and CIMS.