OBJECTIVE
Process engineer seeking to further pursue a career in the chemical
processing industry.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
. Proficient in computer office applications (SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel,
Outlook, and PowerPoint).
. Basic skills in math/engineering and programming applications (ASPEN, C
language, C++, AutoCAD and MathCAD).
. Functional knowledge of analytical laboratory equipment such as Karl
Fischer, moisture balance, viscometer, pH meter, conductivity meter,
analytical balance and spectrometer.
. Experience in running sterilization equipment such as different
autoclaves and depyrogenation ovens.
. Ability to analyze GC results.
. Basic knowledge in GMP and aseptic techniques.
. Experience in aseptic sampling.
. Great team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
. Strong ability for 3-D visualization, mental and written computations.
. Effective problem solver with strong analytical skills.
EDUCATION
West Virginia University Institute of Technology, Montgomery, WV
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering received 2007
WORK EXPERIENCE
MedImmune Inc., Frederick, MD
Production Technician (December 2010-present)
. Performed plant scale processes according to batch records, and worked
with other departments including QA, QC and MS&T for the purpose of
completing such batches with the highest possible quality.
. Trained other operators in automated process operations, including the
use and understanding of HMI's as well as process skids.
. Participated in several validation studies for new processes.
. Lead a project for editing SOP's as well as other written documents for
the purpose of process improvement.
. Assisted in analyzing and troubleshooting process equipment failures.
. Prepared equipment for process use.
Baxter Healthcare, Beltsville, MD
Production Technician (July-December 2010)
. Aided in the manufacturing and purifying of vaccines.
. Assembled reactors for several processing stages.
. Analyzed and documented results.
Bimax Inc., Glen Rock, PA
R&D Process Engineer (January-October 2008)
. Performed laboratory scale reactions for the purpose of determining the
feasibility of those reactions on a plant scale.
. Performed cost analyses for the purpose of determining profit margins and
effective processes.
. Manufactured several products including but not limited to polymers,
monomers, esters and artificial food flavorings.
. Purified finished products through distillation and stripping.
. Performed laboratory scale processes designed by customers for the
purpose of determining the effectiveness of such processes and finding
possible improvements.
. Collected and tested samples from laboratory scale processes.