Ria Harrison
Gateshead
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in technical leadership and project management, driving successful outcomes through design control and cross-functional collaboration. Adept at stakeholder engagement and visual project management, ensuring seamless execution of complex initiatives. Proven track record in training delivery and troubleshooting, enhancing team capabilities and operational efficiency. Committed to leveraging skills for impactful contributions in future projects.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
R&D Technical Team Leader
Leica Biosystems
Newcastle
05.2022 - 01.2026
- Line management of small team of R&D Scientists
- Involved in recruitment of R&D team to build capability within team
- Technical leadership to project teams whilst managing multiple internal stakeholders throughout new product development process
- Department SME for Human Factors/Usability Engineering
Senior Scientist, R&D
Leica Biosystems
Newcastle
08.2018 - 05.2022
- R&D Lead for cross functional projects
- Collaborated with Project and Product Managers to deliver technical leadership, ensuring project progress within challenging timelines
Global Applications Support Specialist
Leica Biosystems
Newcastle
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Provided timely remote application support for BOND product line and Novocastra Reagents in collaboration with Product Management and global teams to support product use in the field
- Delivered applications training and rolled out new product training
Scientist, R&D
Leica Biosystems
Newcastle
08.2015 - 08.2016
Lead Laboratory Technician
NewGene Limited
06.2009 - 08.2015
Test Development Scientist
NewGene Limited
04.2011 - 10.2011
Education
BSc Hons - Medical Sciences
University of Leeds
01.2006 - 01.2009
Skills
- Technical Leadership
- Project Management
- Design Control
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Visual Project Management
- Training Delivery
- Troubleshooting
References
References available upon request.
Personal Information
Title: Technical Team Leader
Publications
- Key differences between 13 KRAS mutation detection technologies and their relevance for clinical practice, EMSO Open, 2017-09-28
- Minimal methylation classifier (MIMIC): A novel method for derivation and rapid diagnostic detection of disease-associated DNA methylation signatures., Nature Scientific Reports, 7, 13421, 2017
- Identification of two rare APOE mutations associated with Familial Hypercholesterolaemia in the north of England, Atherosclerosis, 245, e245
- Molecular screening for Familial Hypercholesterolemia in the north east of England using a two tier approach., Atherosclerosis, 245, e244
Volunteering
Leader of Community Matters group for 2025, site contact for Community Partnership.
Timeline
R&D Technical Team Leader
Leica Biosystems
05.2022 - 01.2026
Senior Scientist, R&D
Leica Biosystems
08.2018 - 05.2022
Global Applications Support Specialist
Leica Biosystems
08.2016 - 08.2018
Scientist, R&D
Leica Biosystems
08.2015 - 08.2016
Test Development Scientist
NewGene Limited
04.2011 - 10.2011
Lead Laboratory Technician
NewGene Limited
06.2009 - 08.2015
BSc Hons - Medical Sciences
University of Leeds
01.2006 - 01.2009