Sonia Kurek
About Sonia Kurek
Sonia Kurek is a QC Analytical Specialist currently employed at MeiraGTx in London. She has a strong background in biochemistry and quality control, with previous roles at Lonza and ITH Pharma.
Work at MeiraGTx
Sonia Kurek has been employed at MeiraGTx as a QC Analytical Specialist since 2022. In this role, she focuses on quality control processes and analytical testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Her responsibilities include conducting tests and analyses to maintain product integrity and safety.
Previous Experience at Lonza
Sonia Kurek has extensive experience working at Lonza, where she held multiple positions. She served as a QC Biochemistry Senior Scientist for 7 months in 2022 and as a QC Biochemistry Scientist for 1 year from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she worked as a QC Biochemistry Technologist from 2019 to 2021. Her roles involved characterisation and impurity testing within a GMP environment.
Educational Background
Sonia Kurek earned her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Galway, completing her studies from 2013 to 2017. She also attended St. Angela's College in Sligo, where she obtained a Diploma in Biology/Biological Sciences from 2012 to 2013. Earlier, she completed her Leaving Certificate at St. Columbas College, Stranorlar, from 2007 to 2012.
Career Path and Roles
Before her tenure at Lonza, Sonia Kurek worked as a Biological Laboratory Technician at Alec Reed Academy for 5 months in 2018. She also served as a Quality Assistant at ITH Pharma from 2018 to 2019. These roles contributed to her development in laboratory techniques and quality assurance practices.
Professional Skills and Interests
Sonia Kurek demonstrates a personal passion for science and technology, emphasizing continuous learning and development. She possesses a strong commitment to delivering high-quality results under pressure, which is essential in her field. Her background includes a focus on characterisation and impurity testing, highlighting her expertise in quality control.