Ruth Bourke
About Ruth Bourke
Ruth Bourke is a Senior Specialist in QA Compliance at Bristol Myers Squibb in Dublin, Ireland, with a strong background in Biotechnology and Immunology.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Ruth Bourke serves as the Senior Specialist, QA Compliance at Bristol Myers Squibb in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. She started this role in January 2022. Her responsibilities include ensuring that the company's quality assurance protocols are met consistently and accurately within the organization's compliance frameworks.
Previous Experience at BD
Before her current role, Ruth worked as a Quality Engineer at BD in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland in 2021 for 7 months. During her tenure, she was involved in managing and implementing quality systems to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Quality Engineering at Johnson & Johnson
Ruth Bourke spent two years at Johnson & Johnson as a Quality Engineer from 2019 to 2021 in Dublin, Leinster, Ireland. Additionally, she worked at the company as a QA Analyst II from 2017 to 2019. Her roles focused on maintaining and improving product quality by conducting rigorous assessments and adherence to strict regulatory standards.
Early Career in Quality Assurance
Her journey in quality assurance began with roles such as QA Analyst at Abbott, where she worked for 9 months in County Dublin, Ireland from 2016 to 2017, and as a QC Technician at Sigma-Aldrich from 2015 to 2016 for 11 months. She also has experience as a Research Assistant at Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre for 6 months in Cork in 2014 and Lab Assistant at St. James's Hospital Dublin for 6 months in 2012.
Educational Background in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Healthcare
Ruth Bourke obtained her Master's Degree in Biotechnology from University College Cork after studying from 2013 to 2014. Prior to that, she achieved a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Pharmaceutical Healthcare from Dublin Institute of Technology, completing her studies from 2009 to 2013. Her strong academic background supports her expertise in advanced laboratory techniques and quality assurance.
Expertise in Laboratory Techniques and Immunology
Ruth has a strong skill set in advanced laboratory techniques, including Spectroscopy, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Flow Cytometry, and ELISA. She has a solid background in both Biotechnology and Immunology, which complements her roles in the healthcare industry, especially in quality assurance.