Maria Murray
About Maria Murray
Maria Murray is a Quality Engineer with experience in the medical device industry, currently working at Surmodics, Inc. in Galway, Ireland. She has a background in microbiology and biopharmaceutical science, having previously worked at Allergan and LotusWorks.
Work at SurModics
Maria Murray has been employed at Surmodics, Inc. as a Quality Engineer since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for initiating and completing Non-Conformance reports and investigations. Maria plays a critical role in ensuring product quality and compliance within the medical device industry. Her contributions include direct involvement in continuous improvement projects and initiatives, which aim to enhance operational efficiency and product reliability.
Previous Experience at Allergan
Prior to her current role, Maria worked at Allergan as a Laboratory Technician from 2017 to 2018 in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland. During her time there, she gained valuable skills and faced various challenges that contributed to her professional development. This experience as a Microbiology Laboratory Technician provided a strong foundation for her subsequent roles in quality engineering.
Current Role at LotusWorks
Maria has been working at LotusWorks as a Quality Technician since 2019, where she is involved in quality assurance processes at Boston Scientific Galway. Her role focuses on maintaining high standards of quality control and compliance in the medical device sector. This position complements her expertise in quality engineering and enhances her contributions to the industry.
Education and Expertise
Maria studied at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, where she earned a B.Sc (Hons) in Applied Biology & Biopharmaceutical Science from 2013 to 2017. Her academic background in biopharmaceutical science has equipped her with a strong understanding of biological processes and quality management, which she applies in her current and previous roles in the medical device industry.
Background in Microbiology
Maria has a background in microbiology, having worked as a Microbiology Laboratory Technician. This experience has provided her with essential skills in laboratory practices and quality control, which are applicable in her current roles. Her hands-on experience in laboratory settings has been beneficial in her career progression within the medical device industry.