Gillian Riddell

Technician in Ecosystem Biology and Sustainability, School of Biological Sciences

I began working in QUB in 1995 as a Research Technician in Animal Behaviour and since 1999 have been part of Ecosystem Biology and Sustainability, in the School of Biological Sciences. I am responsible for a number of research laboratories which accommodate a great variety of ecological research. I advise staff and students in experimental setup, both in the laboratory and in the field and I am responsible for Fieldwork Safety. I organise and teach on undergraduate fieldcourses in Biodiversity, Applied Ecology and Coastal & Oceanic Biology, in particular instructing on identification and taxonomy of invertebrates.

Aine McGuckin

Pharmacy Technician

I am a Technician in the Practice of Pharmacy in the School of Pharmacy. I am directly involved in the teaching/supervision of pharmacy students. I am responsible for checking the accuracy of all medicinal products and devices they dispense, including controlled drugs. Whilst I work alongside pharmacists, I fundamentally want to ensure that all advice I provide to the student cohort is reliable and represents current best practice, given that these students are future pharmacists and the majority will be directly interacting with members of the public/patients.

Kirsty McLaughlin

Research Technician and Floor Manager of the 3rd floor Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology

I have been working in Queens as a Technician for 15 years, and most of these years in Cancer Research, in the late Prof Paddy Johnston’s Research group focusing on Colorectal Cancer. I enjoy the buzz of the research environment, and the diversity it brings. Key skills are: Tissue Culture, Molecular Biology, Flow Cytometry and Next Generation Sequencing.

John Doran

Simulation Technician in the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Skills (CME)

I have been a technician in Queens for 25 years.  My current role consists of preparing  simulated models from  Venepuncter Arms to the High fidelity life size  "Sim-man" and the "Harvey" heart mannequin. I produce medical skills videos  for online learning and, being the Health and Safety Officer, I ensure a safe working environment for all.

Nuala Tipping

Senior Technician, Centre for Biomedical Sciences Education

I am a Senior Technician in the Centre for Biomedical Sciences Education (School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences) having started working at QUB in 1998. I now manage the Centre’s Biomedical Sciences laboratory which facilitates taught undergraduate degree programmes along with supporting research projects as required. I contribute toward the teaching of a number of modules and I am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) having completed the PGCHET course at QUB.  I also contribute to QUB initiatives including Gender Equality, Green Impact and Staff Wellbeing.

Gail Carson

Halo Research Group, School of Pharmacy

Currently I work in the Halo Research Group in School of Pharmacy carrying out microbiological and molecular research on Cystic Fibrosis patient samples including antibiotic susceptibility testing and PCR. Part of my job also involves management of the lab – ordering reagents for the group, arranging services and repairs for equipment, training of new members of staff and students and keeping our Human Tissue Database up to date.

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Dr Sarah Gilchrist

Laboratory Floor Manager

In 2010, I became a Laboratory Floor Manager which involves overseeing the day to day running and management of all the laboratories in the Centre for Public Health. Further to my HPLC experience, I am also experienced in ELISA analysis. I also advise staff and students regarding new study set up, processing, storage and analysis of blood samples for new research studies.

Christopher Preshaw

Project Manager, School of Biological Sciences

I started my employment at Queen’s in the Department of Botany in February 1981 as a trainee technician in the Electron microscopy unit. Here I progressed through the ranks managing the Teaching area within The School of Biological Sciences. With experience gained across a diverse range of disciplines within our School I was appointed into the Chief Technician position in 2008. Due to experience gained throughout my career in the School, I was asked to be project manager of the new School building in Chlorine Gardens. This has been an encompassing role from design to future occupation and has been thoroughly challenging and rewarding.