Production Associate Manufacturing

CARL IKINS

C,*****@*******.*** – 708-***-****

EXPERIENCE

JUN 2023-JUN 2024

PRODOCTION TECHNICTION & PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE, BRYLLAN LLC

Follow detailed, written instruction (Manufacturing Batch Record, MBR) and procedures (Standard Operating Procedures, SOP’s)

Maintain function understanding of cGMP’s and the impact of deviations from controlled processes and/or procedures. Participate in investigations as needed.

Demonstrate general knowledge and consistent practice of good aseptic technique.

Troubleshoot basic mechanical operations/equipment in support of manufacturing operations.

Utilize manufacturing knowledge and experience to revise and improve procedures and processes.

Trained on Dispensing of product excipients, Formulations of product, and filling of various pharmaceuticals in sterile isolator environments.

Perform cleaning/Disinfection of the Controlled Production Area(CPA) before, during, and after manufacturing processes.

JUL 2019 – FEB 2023

SENIOR OPERATION ASSOCIATE & REAGENTS MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATE, QIAGEN (FORMALLY NEUMODX)

Responsible for packaging and shipping viral (HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, etc.) calibrators and controls for in vitro diagnostic use; arranged dry ice deliveries for outbound shipments; coordinated with the sales team to generate orders and the warehouse staff to facilitate product delivery to customers

Performed reagent assembly in accordance with internal manufacturing procedures, drawings, and related work instructions and above all, current Good Manufacturing Practices

Documented reagent production by completing all applicable forms, reports, logs, and equipment records in accordance with Good Documentation Practices

Extremely comfortable working in a BSL-2 lab environment with all associated safety protocols and required trainings (bloodborne pathogens, etc.).

Help maintain inventory and quality sample testing log; familiar with Kan Ban and FIFO; assisted in regular inventory counts to ensure production schedule wasn’t interrupted

Provided feedback and assisted in continuous improvement efforts to maintain a safe workplace and a robust Quality System

.JUL 2013 – DECEMBER 2017

CHEMISTRY TECHNICIAN & LAB ASSISTANT, MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCE FOOD SCIENCE CENTER

Performed ten different product quality analysis (e.g., Crude Fiber, pH, Fat-soxlet, Fat-Ankom, etc.) to ensure best-in-class quality control

Collected data from analysis, recorded inventory used, and generated data & control graphs using Laboratory Information Management Systems (L.I.M.S.) database

Operated laboratory equipment including FiberTherms, Rotary evaporator, analytical balances, Ankoms, grindo mix, meat grinders, dry-ice blending, or cryo grinding with liquid nitrogen, while upholding all laboratory safety policies and procedures

JAN 2012 – JUNE 2013

LAB ASSISTANT, MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCE FOOD SCIENCE CENTER

Verified and inspected incoming samples and dispatched samples to appropriate departments / clients

Optimized employee paper filing system into new electronic database

EDUCATION

APR 2011 HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, Crete-Monee high school

SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Cross functional team player

Effective communicator

Detailed oriented

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