Summary Qualifications Overview
Biopharmaceutical manufacturing techniques: Manufacturing equipment maintenance via Clean-In-Place (CIP) and Steam-In-Place (SIP); utilization of Autoclave equipment, and Buffer Formulation.
Experience with Standalone Computerized Instruments and software such as: Delta V, Unicorn, OSI Pi, Discoverant, HPLC, UPLC, Sctophotometers and TOC Analyzers
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Internet Explorer / Outlook and Sharepoint
Strong working knowledge with FDA cGMP regulation and documentation practices
Skilled with aseptic techniques, Buffer Exchange Chromatography, PegYlation, Cation Exchange Chromatography, Ultra Filtration Diafiltration, acid-fast staining, gram staining, basic histological techniques and pH / conductivity analysis
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working with cross-functional teams
Project Management
Scheduling
Work Experience
Project Engineer
SAVIS Inc. – Amgen (Thousand Oaks), 11/2015 – Present
Familiar with design requirements (URS, FS and other engineering specifications)
Responsible for developing and executing System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) validation documents, IVFT, IQ, OQ, PQ protocols, SAT and Validation Reports
Assess P&ID drawings, accompanying documentation to ensure accuracy with newly installed utilities and large volume tanks
Technology Transfer and Cycle Development
Perform and execute mixing study protocols for tank cleaning efficacy
Draft, revise and execute cleaning validation protocols for large volume batch tanks in order to evaluate the efficacy of a proposed cleaning study that includes the use of a fully integrated clean in place automated skid
Manufacturing Associate I
Baxalta International, Inc. – Biosciences (Thousand Oaks), Clinical Manufacturing 03/2014 – 11/2015
5S Champion
Cleaning Validation Champion
Supported with buffer mixing validation for BAX855
Qualified Lead Investigator responsible for support of non-conformance reports
Support Purification operations for the production of bulk drug substance product
Qualified trainer on a various of processes
Hands on operation, set up, cleaning and sanitization of portable tanks, chromatography columns and filtration systems
Monitor and record critical process parameters, i.e. pH/ Conductivity, pressure, flow rate and UV
Formulate buffer solutions utilizing GDP/GMP regulations
Perform manufacturing sampling, including water sampling, utilizing aseptic techniques
JDE Review/ Verification operator for bulk manufacturing
Qualified on the review of Manufacturing Formula Records (MFR’s and MBR’s) per GDP/ GMP guidelines
Lead and Execute Suite A inventory operations. Team player on the core team for Warehouse Management System (WMS) implementations
Complete relevant paperwork following GDP/ GMP guidelines
Training on the manufacturing process
Provide audit support
Manufacturing Associate I/ HireGenics Contractor
Baxter International, Inc. – Biosciences (Thousand Oaks), Clinical Manufacturing 07/2013- 03/2014
Support Purification operations for the production of bulk drug substance product
Hands on operation, set up, cleaning and sanitization of portable tanks, chromatography columns, filtration systems, cart assembly, and production lines
Research Technician
Medical Packaging Corporation, Camarillo, CA, 02/2012 – 05/2012
Managed strategic projects (Research and Development)
Buffer Formulation
Performed basic laboratory techniques for research and development operations
Utilized aseptic techniques and GCP/GDP documentation practices
Executed autoclave operations and clean room maintenance
Final inspection operations
Education & Training
B.Sc., Biology, University of Central Methodist University Fayette, MO 2012
Yellow (Lean Methodology) Belt Training Thousand Oaks, CA 2014
Green (Six Sigma Methodology) Belt Training Thousand Oaks, CA 2014
Lead Investigator, Qualified Thousand Oaks, CA 2014
Document Author, Qualified Thousand Oaks, CA 2014
Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Thousand Oaks, CA 2014
References upon Request