Edward G. Tarn
Tel: 267-***-**** / 267-***-****
Email: Stephen_eddie1976
Professional Summary:
Edward is a skilled professional having more than 12+ years of experience of working in Manufacturing as a Production Operator and Production Technician in pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Highly skilled in documentation safety protocols and Responsible for comprehensive written reports as determined by the production manager. Well versed in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and work within the framework of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ensures safety of staff by ensuring compliance to site, corporate, local, state and federal safety guidelines and rules. Hands on Batch record.
Education:
Bo Commercial Secondary School, Bo, Sierra Leone/West Africa 1994 – 1996
Germanna Community College, General Studies 2006 – 2009
Community College of Philadelphia (CCP), Computer Information Systems 2010 – 2012
Professional Experience:
AstraZeneca 08-2016/03-2020
Production Operator/Associates
Responsible for all aspects in the aseptic manufacturing of product to ensure product quality and patient safety
Responsible for all manufacturing and support functions such as preparation of equipment and manufacturing components to be used in support of the manufacturing of the product
Capable of operating basic equipment such as scale, autoclave, PH meter, environmental monitoring equipment as delineated in the standard operation procedure (SOP).
Able to prepare and formulate specially cleaners solutions needed for cleaning and to be used in manufacturing processes in area s were specified in the standard operating procedures
Implementing assignments in a timely, diligent and safe manner that comply with regulatory agencies both domestic and intentionally.
Veltek Associates Inc. 10-2015/04-2019
Production Lead/Supervisor
Supervises workers during production process
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) training
Adheres to Good Manufacturing practices during the production process( GMPs)
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) training
Work within the framework of Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs)
Works in a Clean Room environment/ settings
Trained and certified to work in Aseptic Rooms
Ensures safety of staff by ensuring compliance to site, corporate, local, state and federal safety guidelines and rules
Assures maximum utilization and efficiency of equipment and personnel to provide the greatest productivity
Place personnel into work position to ensure the completion of orders according to production schedule
Coordinates the efficient processing of materials during the production process
Train new employees
Operate simple production machines such as: sealers, gas sealers, fillers, cap master and labeler
Complete work according to documented instructions
Maintained an organized and clean work environment
Follow documentation and safety protocols
Responsible for comprehensive written reports as determined by the production manager
Almac pharmaceutical Services, Eagleville, PA 08-2013/09-2015
Production Technician/Assistant
Basic training, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Basic training, Standard Operating Procedures practices (SOP)
Log-in material upon receipt
Physically inspect materials for damages and ensure cold chain compliance
Inspecting meds guard for accuracy
Loading feeders to enhance production
Store materials appropriately in suitable environment
Package materials for shipment/pharmaceutical drugs
Ensures the smooth running of conveyers to boost production
Compliance to safety
Operating simple production machines
Maintain housekeeping of work area and restocking of general supplies
Working with blister packs
Working with batch records
Sorting and breaking down products
Works in a clean environment
Beatitude Home Health Care 01- 2011/07-2013
Office Assistant
Receiving and making phone calls
Prepare packages for delivery
Receiving and returning faxes
Clear jams in equipment
Receiving and sending out mails
Calculating employees hours worked, preparing payroll
Positive customers and communication skills
Mary Washington Hospital/Fredericksburg, Virginia 07- 2005/12- 2010
Medical Waste Technician
Picking up biohazard waste from hospital floors
Weighing Biohazard Waste and records weight
Ensures safe handling of biohazard waste to prevent spread of infections
Compact and heat up Biohazard Waste to eliminate microbes and prevent contamination
Freetown Cold Storage Company (Coca cola) Sierra Leone, West Africa 09- 2001/03-2005
Production Assistant
Mixing drinks for production
Packing finished products
Ensures the effective packaging of finished products
Ensure the sanitation of production area is maintained
Ability to multitask
Basic SOPs training
Basic GMPs training
Ensures quality is maintained during the production processed as prescribed in SOPs
Works in cleanroom environment
Document production activities