Jake Ireland
PhD Candidate
I am a PhD candidate with a collective two years of commercial laboratory experience and three years of laboratory managerial experience. I have an interest in cardiovascular science, finance, and the field of venture capitalism and would like to learn more about business strategy. I have proven innovative and entrepreneurial skills combined with high levels of self-motivation and productivity.
Education
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2018 - Present
PhD in Chemistry
University of New South Wales
Research: Development of cardiac tissue constructs that mirror the conductive anisotropy of the human heart for use in cell therapies.
May 2019 - Jul 2019
Leading with Finance
Harvard Business School Online
2015 - 2016
MRes Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine (Distinction)
University of Manchester
Research: Development and optimisation of a novel cardiac model generated from larval zebrafish and characterisation of electrophysiological responses to arrhythmia inducing drugs.
2012 - 2015
BSc (Hons) Medical Genetics (2:1)
Swansea University
Research: Genome-wide association identity of genetic distinctions between E.coli isolated from a host or a secondary source. Identification of virulence and fitness factors, adapted in a secondary environment causing E.coli pathogenicity in the human gut.
2007 - 2012
A’Levels: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Design technology
Cokethorpe School and Greens Tutorial Collage
Publications
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Ruprai, H., Romanazzo, S., Ireland, J., Kilian, K., Mawad, D., George, L., Wuhrer, R., Houang, J., Ta, D., Myers, S., & Lauto, A. (2019). Porous Chitosan Films Support Stem Cells and Facilitate Sutureless Tissue Repair. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 10.
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Career Summary
03/2018 - Present
Sydney, AU
Laboratory Manager
University of New South Wales (UNSW)
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Compliance with H&S and regulatory bodies (OGTR, GTRC, SOC).
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Induction, mentoring, and training of laboratory users.
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Writing protocols that adhere to NSW Standards and UNSW Procedures.
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Appointed Research group safety officer.
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Delegation of cleaning and maintenance tasks.
01/2017 - 09/2017
Upstream Scientist (Process R&D)
Oxford Biomedica
Tasks
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Participation in the development of FDA approved gene therapy (CTL019).
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Development and optimisation of lentiviral vectors production.
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Writing of Process characterisation protocols.
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Design and optimisation of failure mode effects analysis (FMEA).
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Training in Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP).
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Design and writing of batch manufacturing records.
Oxford, UK
06/2015 - 09/2015
Laboratory Assistant
Oxford Biomedica
Tasks
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Tissue culture of Human Embryonic Kidney (HEK) cells.
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Maintenance and servicing of laboratory equipment.
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Monitoring of laboratory and PCR equipment and protocols.
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Educated in Corrective Action Plans (CAPA) and Deviation management.
Oxford, UK
07/2014 - 09/2014
Medical Scientific Officer
Cancer Research UK - Oxford University
Tasks
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Collection, processing and storage of human tissue samples.
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Corresponding with over 100 clinical trials teams.
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logistical arrangements for human tissue samples.
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Maintenance of centrifuges, Safety Cabinets and -80 Freezers.
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Training in Good Clinical Practise (GCP) and medical shipping.
Oxford, UK
06/2013 - 09/2013
Laboratory and Facilities Assistant
Wellcome trust centre for human genetics - Oxford University
Tasks
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Maintenance of Laboratory equipment and machinery.
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Operation of autoclave and management of consumables store.
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Participation in Illumina Hi Seq 2000 sequencing and maintenance.
Oxford, UK
01/2011 - 06/2012
Laboratory Assistant and Theatre Runner Oxford Musculoskeletal biobank - NHS
Tasks
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Collection, Screening, allocating, and storage of human tissue samples.
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Pathology analysis and preparation of tissue samples for storage/research.
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Educated in joint replacement surgeries.
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Assistant for biobank relocation from Guy’s hospital to Oxford University.
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Mentored in clinical and surgical pathology by orthopaedic surgeons.
Oxford, UK
01/2011 - 06/2012
Data Entry Clerk
Botnar Research Centre - NHS
Oxford, UK
Business Ventures
Bear's Leather Company
Bear’s Leather products are handcrafted for a life of adventure. They are a perfect blend between the old-world traditions of leather craft and the beauty and elegance of a modern western style. Bear’s Leather products are not stitched with machines but with a technique called saddle-stitching. This method has been around for centuries and it’s that legacy that comes alive in our products. Saddle stitching requires time, effort, and attention to detail which creates products that are unmatched in purity and durability. Our products are made this way because their worth it and if you’re going to choose one of our wallets or accessories it’s going to travel with you for a lifetime, for every occasion, and for every adventure.​