In 1998 Megan Daly received her Associate of Liberal Arts degree in Biological Science from Montgomery County Community College, PA. She qualified as a Medical Laboratory Technician and received an Associate’s degree in Applied Science in 2001. She then became an analyst performing clinical and forensic toxicological testing in a private laboratory. While employed, she returned to school, enrolling in Gwynedd-Mercy College’s Medical Technology program, completing her internship at a local hospital.

Megan received her B.S. degree in 2005. Continuing employment at a private laboratory, she also worked part time in a nearby hospital’s chemistry laboratory. In 2006 she began teaching in the Phlebotomy Technician Program at Montgomery County Community College. Two years later she worked in the Microbiology Department of a local generic pharmaceutical company. In spring 2009 she enrolled in Temple University’s QA/RA graduate program to attain additional knowledge on how the pharmaceutical industry works. When her employer went through reorganization, she decided to attend classes on a full-time basis.

When Megan reenters the pharmaceutical field she plans to focus on microbiology. The background she is receiving from Temple is providing her with a broader view of the field, introducing her to many aspects of the industry.

Update: The FDAAA Scholarship inspired Megan to apply for and matriculate into the MS in QA/RA program on a full-time basis as of the spring 2010 semester. She continues to enjoy her coursework.