Michela Pacchione
Belfast,UK
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong expertise in regulatory compliance and analytical chemistry. Proven ability to manage research projects and ensure quality assurance under ISO/IEC 17025 standards. Excellent communicator skilled in collaboration across teams, committed to contributing to organisational success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Analytical Chemist
Institute For Global Food Security
Belfast, UK
11.2024 - 01.2026
- Working under ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and managing several projects for analysis of food, plants and waste streams using advanced analytical techniques, such as LC-MS/MS, LC-QToF, ICP-MS, XRF and IM-MS.
- Development and validation of more than 20 analytical methods.
- Awarded a sponsorship by the UK Institute for Technical Skills and Strategy to attend the ITSS Project Management Programme 2025 (March 2025).
- Streamlined laboratory processes to enhance efficiency and maintain compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
- Implemented safety procedures for a safer working environment.
- Managed laboratory inventory to ensure the availability of necessary supplies for ongoing projects.
Researcher
Queen’s University Belfast
Belfast, UK
11.2021 - 10.2024
- Managing a 3-year project, preparation of technical reports for the European Union and responsibility for project budget and milestones
- Development, synthesis, characterisation (FTIR, IR and optical microscope, SEM-EDX, ss-NMR) testing of anion exchange resins and biopolymers for Phosphorus recovery from wastewater
- Development and validation of analytical and sample preparation methods using IC, HPLC-DAD, GC-FID, GC-MS, liquid NMR, ss-NMR for wastewater and dairy waste streams
- Stakeholders engagement, participation and presentation at several international conferences
- Managed multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion.
Visiting researcher
BioSeer Ltd.
Belfast, UK
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Internship in soil and compost analysis and equipment validation under ISO/IEC 17025.
- Liaised effectively with other departments on interdisciplinary projects; resulted in seamless collaboration.
Visiting researcher
National University of Ireland
Galway, IE
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Hands-on experience on dairy wastewater testing and processing
- Networking, presenting, writing and editing for peer-review publication
Visiting reseacher
University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
, DK
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Hands-on experience on solid-state NMR, with focus on single-pulse, cross-polarisation (CP), inversion recovery, and correlation experiments.
- Fostered collaborative relationships with international researchers.
- Published articles in renowned journals, enhancing the reputation of the home institution.
MSc Thesis Internship
University of Pavia
Pavia, IT
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Internship in Analytical Chemistry (Capillary Electrophoresis, HPLC, Particle size analyser)
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
PhD - Chemistry
Queen’s University Belfast
Belfast, UK 11.2021 - 07.2025
BSc-MSc - Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology
Università degli studi di Pavia
Pavia, IT 10.2016 - 10.2021
Certificate of Higher Education - Chemistry
Collegio Nuovo, Fondazione Sandra e Enea Mattei
Pavia, IT 10.2016 - 10.2021
High School Diploma - Classics
Liceo Classico Gabriele D’Annunzio
Pescara, IT 09.2011 - 07.2016
Skills
- Efficient time management
- Regulatory compliance understanding
- Environmental impact consciousness
- ISO 17025 familiarity
- Research project coordination
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork, adaptability
- Analytical thinking
Teaching and Tutoring activities
- Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast (UK) Nov 2021 - Nov 2024
- - Teaching and supervision of Pharmaceutical analysis MSc. (fluorescence, UV, GC-FID, HPLC-DAD).
- - Participation in the Pathways Opportunity Program (POP) for high school students.
- Collegio Nuovo, Pavia (IT) Oct 2017 - Oct 2021
- I have been tutoring 1st and 2nd year students in Chemistry and Pharmacology.
- University of Pavia (IT) Dec 2020 - Oct 2021
- - Laboratory Assistant for Analytical Chemistry
- - Peer Tutorship and Mentorship (”Voglio stare in Unipv” project)
Languages
Italian
Native
English
Fluent
Portuguese
Intermediate
Additional information
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI) and Data analysis
- Full clean European driving licence
- STEM Ambassador volunteer
Certification
- Project management for technicians (ITSS 2025)
- Agile project management (University of Pavia, 2016)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Analytical Chemist
Institute For Global Food Security
11.2024 - 01.2026
Visiting researcher
BioSeer Ltd.
10.2024 - 11.2024
Visiting researcher
National University of Ireland
01.2024 - 02.2024
Visiting reseacher
University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
08.2023 - 09.2023
PhD - Chemistry
Queen’s University Belfast
11.2021 - 07.2025
Researcher
Queen’s University Belfast
11.2021 - 10.2024
MSc Thesis Internship
University of Pavia
02.2021 - 10.2021
BSc-MSc - Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology
Università degli studi di Pavia
10.2016 - 10.2021
Certificate of Higher Education - Chemistry
Collegio Nuovo, Fondazione Sandra e Enea Mattei
10.2016 - 10.2021
High School Diploma - Classics
Liceo Classico Gabriele D’Annunzio
09.2011 - 07.2016