Des McDonnell

Current

Clinical Research Associate at Nereus Pharmaceuticals

Past

Research Associate IV at Favrille
Research Technician II at North Carolina State University C.V.M.

Education

The University of Reading
University of Wales, Swansea

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Industry

Biotechnology

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Des McDonnell’s Summary

Experienced Biotechnology Professional.

I am looking for career opportunities in the Boston / Cambridge MA area, where I recently relocated with my family.

I am smart, motivated, a team player, and a quick learner. I am highly organized, have a strong work ethic and good communication skills. I have great computer skills, and have mastered multiple software applications.
I will quickly become a productive member of your company.

Des McDonnell’s Specialties:

GMP Manufacturing, R & D - ELISA, Flow cytometry, Plant Biotechnology, Clinical Research, Excel, PowerPoint, Word.

Des McDonnell’s Experience

Clinical Research Associate

Nereus Pharmaceuticals

(Privately Held; Biotechnology industry)

2008 — Present (1 year )

Assist the clinical operations department in the management of clinical trials, vendors, Contract Research Organizations and the processing of clinical data.
Research Associate IV

Favrille

(Public Company; FVRL; Biotechnology industry)

2003 — 2008 (5 years )

Worked in the Immunology department as part of a group with Immune Monitoring, R&D and GMP functions.
Skills ELISA, ELISPOT, Flow Cytometry, Virus Titer, Tissue Culture, Human Biopsy & Blood Processing. Data analysis (Excel).
Extensive knowledge of cGMP & cGLP, coordinated groups GMP Biopsy processing functions. Familiar with IBM Score EDMS.
Possess excellent interpersonal skills, reported results effectively to & interacted well with Manager and peers.
Research Technician II

North Carolina State University C.V.M.

(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)

2001 — 2003 (2 years )

Worked as a cellular immunologist with a group studying Crohn’s disease (human inflammatory bowel disease), using mice and rat models.
Primary responsibilities included carrying out ELISAs, training and supervising students.
Regularly performed flow cytometry, magnetic cell sorting, colonic fragment cultures, cell cultures, lymph node preparation and supernatant collection.

Des McDonnell’s Education

The University of Reading

MSc , Plant Biotechnology

Completed courses covering the fields of Plant Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Genetics, Pathology, Physiology, and Protein Structure and Function.
Practicals included: Amplified fragment length polymorphism, Agrobacterium mediated transformation, autoradiography, cDNA library construction, cycle sequencing, DNA and RNA isolation, DNA sequencing, electrophoresis, GUS marker test, ISSR PCR, protoplast transformation, Southern blotting, and tissue culture of transformed explants.
University of Wales, Swansea

BSc , Biology

Graduated with 1st Class Honours.
Specialized in Genetics. Completed courses such as Biochemistry, Human and Medical Genetics, Immunology, Information Technology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Plant and Animal Physiology, Protein Engineering and Statistical Biology.

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Des McDonnell’s Interests:

I like software: Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, Google Docs, Open Office, PC Linux OS, Microsoft Windows, PicLens, Firefox.