NAOMI KONA
Carrigaline,Ireland
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Microbiology student with industrial experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical laboratory environment. Experienced across laboratory operations, quality systems, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in GMP & GDP-compliant documentation, LIMS and laboratory digital systems, and the end-to-end management of deviations and investigations, including root cause analysis and SOP-driven processes. Demonstrates strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with experience in data collection, trend analysis, and reporting to support quality decision-making. Adept in cross-functional communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, with a consistent focus on inspection readiness, accuracy, and timely delivery of work.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Retail Sales Associate
Guiney's
Cork City, Cork, Ireland
2022.07 - 2024.09
- Ensured client satisfaction by upholding company service standards and values.
- Processed refunds and returns, documenting transaction feedback in store system for future reference and development.
- Provided product knowledge to customers for informed purchases.
- Collaborated with team members for efficient store operations.
Environmental Sustainability Intern
Big Group Hug
Melbourne, Australia
2024.06 - 2024.08
- Developed and implemented systems to measure and report environmental impact, achieving landfill avoidance and maximising reuse of donations.
- Optimised daily weighing process to streamline data collection and reporting by integrating new weighing scales with computer systems.
- Created user-friendly processes for volunteers to operate independently, ensuring sustainability of operations.
- Conducted detailed reviews and verifications of waste measurement protocols to enhance accuracy and reliability.
- Collaborated with leadership and attended fortnightly team meetings to contribute to strategic planning and operational improvement.
- Engaged in grassroots charity work, supporting initiatives for vulnerable and disadvantaged children and their families.
Microbiology Industrial Placement Intern
GSK plc
Ware, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
2025.07 - 2026.07
- Worked across three microbiology laboratory teams: Environmental Monitoring (EM), Microbial Laboratory Testing (MLT), and Identification (ID), supporting integrated GMP laboratory operations
- Conducted biannual trend reporting activities, managing and analysing large-scale data to enhance quality monitoring and inform performance evaluation
- Utilised LIMS and additional digital quality systems for accurate data entry, sample tracking, and laboratory documentation
- Applied Good Documentation Practice (GDP) consistently to ensure data integrity and full GMP compliance
- Managed EM deviations end-to-end, performing area assessments, rapid response actions, root cause analysis, and formal investigation write-ups following SOPs to uphold compliance
- Ensured timely deviation closure through structured problem-solving and critical thinking, driving compliance with regulatory standards
- Delivered weekly laboratory communications to ensure cross-team alignment and dissemination of critical site updates
- Maintained strong collaboration across EM, MLT, and ID teams, reinforcing a unified laboratory approach
- Maintained continuous inspection readiness in line with GMP and regulatory expectations
Education
BSc - Microbiology
University College Cork
Cork, Ireland 2022.09 -
Skills
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Initiative
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Teamwork
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Problem-solving
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Analytical and critical thinking
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Report writing
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Time management
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Documentation Management
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GMP & GDP compliance
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LIMS & laboratory digital systems
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Microbial Limit Testing (MLT)
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Environmental Monitoring (EM)
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Identification (ID)
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Deviation & investigation management
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Data collection, analysis & trend reporting
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Root cause analysis
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Cross-functional collaboration
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Microsoft Excel
Affiliations
- Member of UCC Neuroscience Society and UCC Christian Society
- Fitness and wellbeing
- Digital organisation and productivity systems
- Personal development and continuous learning
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Microbiology Industrial Placement Intern
GSK plc
2025.07 - 2026.07
Environmental Sustainability Intern
Big Group Hug
2024.06 - 2024.08
BSc - Microbiology
University College Cork
2022.09 -
Retail Sales Associate
Guiney's
2022.07 - 2024.09