Lianne Gillen
About Lianne Gillen
Lianne Gillen is a Product Development Laboratory Technologist at Virica Biotech, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in biochemistry and biotechnology, with previous roles in research and quality control across various organizations.
Work at Virica Biotech
Lianne Gillen has been employed at Virica Biotech as a Product Development Laboratory Technologist since 2021. In this role, she focuses on product development processes, contributing to the advancement of biotechnological solutions. Her experience in this position spans over three years, during which she has engaged in various laboratory activities aimed at enhancing product efficacy and safety.
Previous Experience in Biotechnology
Before joining Virica Biotech, Lianne Gillen worked at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute as a Process Development Associate from 2020 to 2021. Her role involved supporting process development initiatives. Additionally, she served as a Quality Control Associate at Abbott for four months in 2018, where she specialized in Mycology. Her experience also includes a position as a Laboratory Technician at Health Canada from 2019 to 2019, focusing on microbial hazards.
Research Experience
Lianne Gillen has a background in research, having worked at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. She was a Research Technician from 2019 to 2020, specializing in Mycology, and prior to that, she served as a Research Assistant from 2016 to 2018, focusing on Oat and Spring Wheat Breeding. These roles provided her with hands-on experience in scientific research and development.
Education and Expertise
Lianne Gillen earned her Honours Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biochemistry with a minor in Psychology from the University of Ottawa, completing her studies from 2012 to 2017. She furthered her education at Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, where she obtained an Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology-Advanced (Co-op) from 2017 to 2020. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both biochemistry and biotechnology.