SURESH PATEL
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SUMMARY
Highly analytical and detail oriented professional, offering 15+ years’ experience in the management and operations of Soft Gel Pharmaceuticals. Created and managed an array of products from medical devices to small and large molecule pharmaceutical products. Introduced innovation and creativity to the development of pharmaceutical products in positions of increasing responsibility. Currently seeking a position which outlines professional level commitment to providing excellence in various areas of the industry.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
Good Hand with CIP/Pen Power for Validation Batches Equipment
Excellent Micro Room Cleaning Execution
Equipment Inspection and Release (QA)
Successfully Manufacture CGMP Workplace
Experience in Experiment Batch
Clinical/Manufacturing Batch
Line Clearance for Product (QA)
Tooling Study and Application
Good balance of Confidence and Caution
Accurate and Comprehensive Record Taking/Keeping
Strong Time Management Skills
Excellent Knowledge, Understanding and Application of Safety Guidelines
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Catalent Pharma Solution Somerset, NJ
Pilot Plant Technician 8/2006 – 2017
Arrange and prepare plant equipment and resources according to specified test designs and parameters.
Attain highest levels of safety and security for associates within facility.
Carefully and successfully operate a wide range of equipment including existing systems and new technology, and accurately document critical testing criteria and observations throughout experimentation.
Demonstrate high level of skills and expertise in Soft Gel Technologies and machine operation; encapsulation, mixing and gel formulation.
Operates as Finishing and Packaging Technician for pilot and commercial manufacturing.
Proven knowledge and experience in soft gel operations; provide troubleshooting, set ups, Crib operation, GMP, Sop, batch record and safety requirements, batch record analysis and review, and maintenance of training requirements.
Collaborate with management to maintain production requirements within manufacturing environment.
Functions as Oral Solids Technician; skilled in encapsulation and compression utilizing Piccolo, Bosch and IIM capitulation equipment; experience in blending and mixing with use of Tote and V blenders along with various milling equipment/machinery including Fritz mill, Quadro Col mill and Flex Sifter; conduct screening activities employing Kason vi-bro screen.
Polish, metal detection and bulk package products using induction heat sealing and bottling techniques.
Mixing (Beco 30,125,600); application of table top mixers, such as Ross and Ystral; knowledge of Hicks reactor.
Ability in the employment of aseptic technique for Analytical and Micro sampling.
Strides Pharmaceutical Somerset, NJ
Plant Operator 6/2002 – 7/2006
Shift team leader; oversaw various departments in daily plant operations for smooth and productive workflow.
Operated as technician in meticulous mixing, gel formulation and packaging of products.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
NJVM College, India - Bachelor of Commerce 1974
Bosch Basic Set up and Assembly – Certificate; HAZWOPER (8 hr. training) – Certificate; First Aid / CPR / AED- Qualified; On The Spot Recognition Award – Dedicated to Customer Success - DEA Qualification/DEA Observer; Kaizen Events – Process time Reduction / Documentation Batch Record Review; LSS White belt