Eibhiln, a 24-year-old native of Dungarvan, Co. Cork, began working as an electrical and instrumentation apprentice at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Currabinny in 2016. APIs are manufactured by the corporation and supplied to clients for use in clinical studies and commercially available medicines.
Raw materials for consumer-oriented healthcare items as well as pharmaceuticals to treat cancer and Parkinson’s disease are included in the scope of this program.
One of our medicines is prescribed to Eibhiln’s mom, she explained. A chain that contributes to bettering the health of others is an inspiration to us. My job is a good combination of theory and practice.
This is a common refrain among those who work in the field, but it is true. “The company also provides excellent career advancement opportunities.”
In advance of Science Week 2021, which begins Monday, November 8th, Eibhiln spoke about the prospects and challenges for science in Ireland and how they may be addressed in a national dialogue.
Eibhiln believes that a lot of work is presently being done to attract and encourage women in STEM roles. As part of a larger effort to eliminate gender stereotypes about science jobs, employers are taking a leading role.
It is a common belief that men are innately better at these types of tasks – in truth, no one is born knowing how to do these jobs. ” In order to become the finest craftsman you can be, regardless of gender, you must learn both theory and practice.
‘Another common myth is that considering a candidate’s gender in the hiring process results in unequal treatment of men and women. Male or female applicants are encouraged to apply. Everyone should be given an equal chance to succeed, regardless of their gender or ethnicity.”
It is a contract development and manufacturing firm (CDMO), and the Cork plant is part of the corporation’s Pharma Services sector.
More than 490 highly-skilled employees, including chemists and engineers as well as analysts and operators have been added to the team in Cork during the previous 20 months. Gender has been a primary consideration in the management of this expansion.
A few years ago, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s rapid expansion necessitated an increase in women’s employment options. That begins with job advertisements, which are designed to appeal to a wide range of people, including software that checks for inclusive wording. Interview panels are gender-balanced and our supervisors are taught to identify and avoid unconscious prejudice.
Diversity and inclusion training is an essential aspect of the onboarding process for new hires. As a part of our Women’s Employee Resource Group, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s corporate culture is changing to be more gender-inclusive and allow women to help each other directly through mentorship and training,” says the company.
There are many young kids in mind when it comes to Science Week. To combat gender stereotypes, Eibhiln thinks that programs aimed at them can play a significant role.
For the sake of both girls and boys, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s school programs are designed to give kids an opportunity to learn about STEM and the various career paths they can pursue in the future. Science kits are supplied to local primary schools, allowing children to carry out experiments in the classroom, while the Transition Year program gives high school students an inside look at life in a pharmaceutical factory just as they’re contemplating their future academic paths.
During her apprenticeship, Eibhiln was exposed to a wide range of aspects of the pharmaceutical sector, from research and development to water and electrical infrastructure. She hopes to work in industrial automation using her skills and experience.
Apprenticeships can lead to a wide range of employment options, and I strongly recommend everyone to pursue one. According to her, “the qualification is internationally recognized and there are numerous career prospects.”
