Bishawjit Saha
*** ********* ******, *****, **, *1720
**********@***.***, 617-***-**** h, 617-***-**** c
Objective: To obtain a Manufacturing Associate position applying my
scientific background and lab automation skill
Instrument / Lab Skills and Expertise:
cGMP and SOP documentation
Proven track record of performance
Attention to detail
Meticulous record keeping
Team collaborator
Organizational and planning skills
MS Word/Excel/MS PowerPoint
Outlook
Database
Languages: English, Bengali
Aseptic Technique
Automated Liquid Handling
Bacteria Transformation
Bradford Protein Assay
Buffer Preparation
Cell Culture
Centrifugation
cGMP Training Certificate
Data Presentation
DNA Fingerprinting
Documentation
Electrophoresis
ELISA
Gel filtration
Chromatography
Hemacytometer
Media Preparation
Microscopy
Serial Dilutions
Spectrophotometer
LIMS System
Work Experience:
Allergan
Senior Manufacturing Technician
August,2014-Present
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Execution of manufacturing activities, such as monitoring equipment and
recording data, including documentation as required by QSR
Ensure the adherence to procedures, including the review of manufacturing
documentation from a "hands on" perspective to ensure practical
feasibility.
Setup and setup verification of all process equipment.
Ensure all appropriate training is completed prior to production campaigns.
Ensure all equipment is cleaned and ready for scheduled and unscheduled
production campaigns.
Perform process adjustments according to EOP or MOP
Lantheus Medical Imaging,
N.Billerica, MA
Quality Analyst, Physical Testing
Sept, 2012-August 2014
. Perform paperwork review of laboratory data to ensure accuracy.
. Perform calibration and maintenance on laboratory instruments.
. Initiate SOP changes, provide review and coordinate changes in the
documentation system.
. Provide problem solving skills to support the resolution and
documentation of investigation for laboratory and manufacturing issues.
. Maintain and increase personal scientific, regulatory and compendia
expertise and work with lab
Management to develop organizational capabilities.
. Stay current with various regulatory requirements and procedures.
. Working knowledge cGMP, USP, FDA and ICH guidelines.
. Execute protocols for procedural and instrumentation validations.
. Conduct QC testing for raw materials, buffers and solutions, controls,
formulated reagents, and final
. Reagent kits to ensure compliance to quality standards.
. Support technology-transfer for all analytical methods to pilot plant and
manufacturing operations (QC) for QC release testing.
. Technical expertise in conducting analytical testing using PCR, RT-PCR,
HPLC, CE, fluorescence and/or absorbance spectrophotometers
Genzyme Biosurgery, A division of Sanofi Corporation Cambridge, MA
Manufacturing Technician Senior Jan.2012 - Sept.2012
. Assist in production of Chondrocytes in a class 10,000 cleanroom
. Perform aseptic manipulations of cell cultures, final product assemblies
and support functions
. Adhere to cGMP regulations/guidance and company Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPS)
. Commented and reviewed SOPs by providing subject matter expertise input
to the technical content
Manufacturing areas may include Cell Culture, Harvest, Media,
Purification,
. Buffer Prep, Dispensing and Drug Product filling, labeling and
packaging.
. Hands on operations including set-up, pressure test (PT) and
operation of
. production equipment.
. perform and/or monitor critical processes, execute validation
. protocols, and perform equipment troubleshooting along with the
ability to
. recognize and accurately report problems.
. draft and revise documents such as Manufacturing Procedures and
. SOPs. Execute SOP
. Assist in the review of documentation for assigned functions
(e.g. equipment
. logs, routine area audits, batch records)
Rain Dance Technology Lexington, MA
Manufacturing Lab Technician Oct.2011- Jan.2012
. Able to work in a cGMP environment using SOPs to produce high quality,
highly reproducible results
. Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary team setting
. Processed samples using Rain Dance Technologies Sequence Enrichment
application
. Prepared samples to go into instrument
. Performed data entry of information into database Excel, Access.
. Performed Sample Purification, Normalization, QC testing, Analysis.
. High attention to experimental details and meticulous record keeping
AstraZeneca Waltham, MA
Research Associate, Compound Management Oct.2008- Oct.2011
. Prepared chemical compounds for scientists' use in Cancer and Infection
research
. Received chemical samples, weighed, dissolved, reformatted, plated,
dried, organized and stored samples
. Entered all new compound orders, weighed solids to create solutions using
a Tecan liquid handler
. Processed dry and liquid samples, manually and using automated and plate
handling equipment
. Reviewed and approved GMP Controlled Documents, including SOPs, Batch
Records, and Test Methods
Volunteer Experience
Cambridge Public Schools Cambridge, MA
Volunteer Teacher: biology, chemistry and math
1996-Present
Education
Boston College, William F. Connell School of Nursing Boston, MA
Clinical Research Certificate 2009
Boston University School of Medicine, City Lab Academy Boston, MA
Biomedical Laboratory Science Certificate 2008 - 2009
Chittagong University Chittagong, Bangladesh
Bachelors of Science, Education major 1992
Chittagong University Chittagong, Bangladesh
Bachelors of Science, Science major 1989
Course
Introduction to Biomedical Laboratory Science (with lab) Boston University
Medical Terminology Boston University
Cell Culture Techniques (with lab) Boston University
Biotechnology Patient Samples Boston University
Essentials of Initiating Clinical Research Boston College
Health Care Statistics Boston College
Clinical Research Internships Boston College
Special Recognition
Talent of the Month nomination Waltham, MA
AstraZeneca Compound Management Team June
2011
For outstanding performance of handling high volumes for entire site in a
short turnaround time
General Secretary of the Teacher's Association Chittagong District,
Bangladesh
General Secretary of Boy Scouts of Bangladesh Bangladesh