Robert Mc Donnell
About Robert Mc Donnell
Robert Mc Donnell is an Upstream Bioprocess Specialist at Bristol-Myers Squibb in County Dublin, Ireland, with extensive experience in quality assurance and bioprocessing roles across various pharmaceutical companies.
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Robert Mc Donnell currently holds the position of Upstream Bioprocess Specialist at Bristol-Myers Squibb in County Dublin, Ireland.
Professional Background
Robert Mc Donnell has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in various roles within the biopharmaceutical industry. His career includes roles at major companies such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, MSD, Astellas Pharma, and Pfizer. His experience spans quality assurance, validation engineering, and bioprocessing, with notable expertise in single-use systems for the production of Opdivo. He has also worked in start-up environments and is skilled in mammalian cell culture, harvest suit, and Inco Lab.
Work Experience at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Robert Mc Donnell has held several positions at Bristol-Myers Squibb in County Dublin, Ireland. He initially worked as a QA Specialist from 2015 to 2017 in Dublin (Cruiserath) and returned to the company in 2021 as a Validation Engineer for nine months. He currently serves as an Upstream Bioprocess Specialist, focusing on the installation, commissioning, and calibration of single-use systems. He also participates in process optimization using scientific, engineering, and lean principles, and is a member of the First Response Team.
Education and Expertise
Robert Mc Donnell has a solid educational foundation in the field of biological sciences. He earned a B.Sc (Hons) Degree in Bioanalytical Science from the Institute of Technology, Tallaght, and later obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Biotechnology from Dublin Institute of Technology Kevin St. He is qualified in Grade B Gowning and serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in mammalian cell culture and related processes.
Skills and Specialized Knowledge
Robert Mc Donnell possesses a wide range of specialized skills in bioprocessing and quality assurance. He utilizes Single Use Technologies and is adept in areas such as Inco Lab, Cell Culture, and Media Prep. His expertise includes performing P&ID walk-downs, health checks, and executing test scripts within the Commissioning Qualification Validation (CQV) team. Additionally, he authors and reviews Standard Operating Procedures and Paper Batch Records and trains new Bioprocess Associates in processing technologies.