Alma O'reilly
About Alma O'reilly
Alma O'Reilly is a Senior Quality Engineer at Surmodics, Inc. with a background in quality engineering and research, having previously worked at Abbott and Vetex Medical Ltd. in various technical and support roles.
Current Role at SurModics
Alma O'Reilly currently serves as a Senior Quality Engineer at Surmodics, Inc., a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring the quality and compliance of medical device products. Her work involves implementing quality assurance processes and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain high standards in product development and manufacturing.
Previous Experience at Abbott
Alma O'Reilly has held multiple positions at Abbott, including Technical Support Scientist and Diagnostic Technologist. She worked as a Technical Support Scientist from 2019 to 2020, where she provided technical assistance and support for diagnostic products. Prior to that, she was a Diagnostic Technologist for six months in 2018, focusing on the operational aspects of diagnostic testing.
Education and Expertise
Alma O'Reilly holds a Master's degree in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology from the Institute of Technology, Sligo, where she studied from 2016 to 2018. During her master's program, she conducted research on novel anti-cancer agents for potential leukemia treatment. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Forensic Investigation and Analysis from the same institution, studying from 2011 to 2015.
Background in Quality Engineering
Before her current role at Surmodics, Alma O'Reilly worked as a Quality Engineer at Vetex Medical Ltd. from 2020 to 2021. In this position, she focused on maintaining quality standards in medical device manufacturing. Additionally, she served as a Lab Demonstrator and Postgraduate Researcher at IT Sligo from 2016 to 2018, where she managed a research lab and supervised undergraduate students in cell culture work.
Early Career and Retail Experience
Alma O'Reilly began her career in retail, working at Victoria's Secret Pink in Calgary, Canada. She held the roles of Sales Assistant and Selling Manager from 2015 to 2016. This experience provided her with foundational skills in customer service and team management before transitioning to her technical and engineering roles.