Chelly V.

Technical Scientist

Roscommon, Ireland

Experience

Jan 2017 - Dec 2020
4 years
Longford, Ireland

Technical Scientist

Abbott Diagnostics

  • Evaluated assay performance, identified root causes for deviation, and implemented scientifically sound corrective actions.
  • Reviewed and interpreted experimental data to ensure alignment with manufacturing standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Designed and executed laboratory investigations (OOS, OOT, stability failures, reagent issues).
  • Supported transfer, optimisation, and validation of biochemical and immunoassay processes.
  • Authored technical reports and contributed to documentation for regulatory and quality audits.
  • Collaborated across teams to troubleshoot complex biological or biochemical issues affecting production.
Jan 2011 - Dec 2017
7 years
Galway, Ireland

PhD Researcher

Centre for Chromosome Biology, NUI Galway

  • Designed and executed multi-step molecular workflows, including protein expression, purification, SDS-PAGE, western blotting, and in-vitro transcription.
  • Developed and optimised complex protocols such as Cas9-mediated DNA isolation, enChIP, and protein-interaction assays.
  • Conducted advanced microscopy (live cell, FISH, FRAP) and generated/analysed datasets using tools such as ImageJ, Metamorph, Volocity, softWoRx.
  • Engineered plasmids, created stable cell lines, and performed high-complexity genetic manipulations.
  • Synthesised, interpreted, and communicated complex multivariate data.
Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
1 year

Aptamer SELEX Project

NCBES

Jan 2010 - Dec 2010
1 year
Germany

Fluorescence Photodynamic Studies

Leibniz Institute for Age Research

Jan 2008 - Dec 2010
3 years

Multiple FRAP/FLAP and centromere biology projects

Centre for Chromosome Biology, NUI Galway

Summary

Biochemistry and cell-biology specialist with a PhD in molecular biology and industry experience as a Technical Scientist at Abbott Diagnostics. Deep expertise in experimental design, molecular workflows, microscopy, genome manipulation, and troubleshooting complex biological systems.

Bringing sharp analytical thinking, high-precision technical review skills, and a creative, systems-level approach to evaluating and developing next-generation AI tools for life-science workflows.

Skilled in critical analysis of biological reasoning, protocol optimisation, experimental troubleshooting, data interpretation, and designing challenging biological scenarios for AI evaluation.

Languages

English
Native
German
Elementary

Education

Oct 2011 - Jun 2017

NUI Galway, Centre for Chromosome Biology

PhD, Molecular Biology · Molecular Biology · Galway, Ireland

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