Tara Cullen

Tara Cullen is an experienced professional in the field of toxicology and animal care, currently serving as a Technical Officer in Toxicology at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine since June 2023. Previously, Tara worked as a Collections Officer at Eurofins Forensic Services and as a QC Analyst at Merck, where responsibilities included quality control testing of finished products and raw materials. Additional experience includes roles as a Production Operator at West Pharmaceutical Services and as a Zookeeper/Educator at the National Reptile Zoo. Earlier career positions were held as an Animal Health Officer at Heathrow Animal Reception Centre and as an Education Assistant at Dublin Zoo. Tara holds a Bachelor's degree in Toxicology from Technology University of the Shannon and a Certificate in Advanced Drug Formulation Science from South East Technological University, along with diplomas in Management in Zoo and Aquarium Animals and in Animal Management and Applied Science from Sparsholt College.