JOEY G. PONCO

925-***-****

Pleasanton, CA

E-mail: ac88cs@r.postjobfree.com

Techniques and Skills:

Computer Skill: Microsoft Office Suite

ERP systems: SAP, BPCS, AS400 and JD Edwards.

Instrumentation: YSI-2700/2900 Analyzer, Spectrophotometer, Autoclaves, Centrifuges

Others: I am DEA qualified. Familiar with ISO standards, 5S system and FDA regulations. Proficient with GLPs cGMP and pharmaceutical industry procedures.

Work Experience:

Renewable Energy Group SSF, CA. 94080

Title: Senior Process Tech. II 12/15 – Present

Solazyme Inc. SSF, CA. 94080

Title: Research Associate II 09/13 – 12/15

LS9 Inc. SSF, CA. 94080

Title: Fermentation Technician III 10/10 – 9/13

Duties:

Conduct the day-to-day Fermentation operations in the PD lab and Pilot Plant, which includes: Strain preparation, Glucose, Media and Buffer preparation, Bioreactor sterilization, Inoculum preparation, In-process sampling, Harvesting and Bioreactor cleaning.

Review Batch Records/Work plans.

Using MFCS (Multiple Fermenter Control System), operate and monitor fermentation processes.

Oversee the maintenance and inventory of all the lab and equipment - inspection, cleaning, calibration, testing and repair of lab equipment; and organization and cleaning of the lab.

ERP utilization to procure direct and indirect materials and services required for lab processes.

Amgen Fremont, CA. 94555

Title: Senior Manufacturing Associate 03/10 – 09/10

Duties:

Complete assigned tasks, which include cleaning, Autoclaving, Leak test, Inspecting, preparing and assembling subassemblies for manufacturing use, operation of Delta V, Filter Integrity Tester, Preparation of DO Probes, Osmo- meter, pH meter, and Tubing Sealer Prep Bioreactors for Inoculation and product transfer.

CIP and SIP of Bioreactors.

Compliance to safety requirements, current Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory practices, Standard Operating Procedures and manufacturing documentation.

Review recorded information for accuracy, calculations and completion on a weekly basis (i.e., Batch Records, System logbooks, labels, equipment readings, etc.).

Cell Genesys, Inc. Hayward, CA. 94588

Title: Manufacturing Associate III Lead - 02/06-10/08

Senior Manufacturing Technician - 01/04-02/06

Duties:

Prepare Media, Buffers and Intermediates for manufacturing use

Experience in aseptic techniques (Class 10,000).

Assembly of sub-assemblies for Manufacturing use.

Initiate (DR) Deviation Reports and CAPAs when necessary.

Compliance to safety requirements, current Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory practices, Standard Operating Procedures and manufacturing documentation.

Among other task included: Autoclaving, CIP/SIP of Bioreactors, and cleaning manufacturing parts. Revise or create department Standard Operating Procedures and Specifications. Review Batch records for accuracy.

Title: Materials Supervisor - 03/02-01/04

Duties:

Accountable for hiring and retaining a diverse, highly qualified staff and for providing career coaching, growth and personal development.

Exercises judgment in planning and organizing work; monitors performance and reports status.

Has direct supervisory responsibility for procurement of materials, inventory and warehouse operations.

Negotiated with vendors to get best prices for materials and services.

McGhan Medical (Formerly Collagen Biomedical) Fremont, CA. 94538

Title: Production Planner/Scheduler 01/00-12/01

Distribution Lead -Inventory Control 12/89-01/99

Duties:

Generate weekly schedules for both Clean room and Packaging department.

Generate MRP in BPCS - Work with Purchasing to plan all material requirements based upon the production schedules and insured the timely arrival of these materials.

Maintain Item Master list in BPCS. Review and revise procedures.

Monitor and maintained inventory levels based on customer requirements.

Assure all job orders moved through the manufacturing process to meet the assigned ship dates, and (BOM) Bill of Material maintenance and routing.

Schedule factory release shop orders as necessary. Procurement of parts.

Monitor all distribution (shipping, receiving, &Inventory control) activities.

EDUCATION:

B.S. Business Administration, Management

University of Phoenix, Pleasanton, CA.

GPA:3.72, Member of Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society

A.A. Business Administration

Chabot College, Hayward CA.

High School diploma

Tennyson High School, Hayward CA.

References upon request

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