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Lab Technician Manufacturing

Location:
Knoxville, MD
Salary:
$30/hr+
Posted:
April 11, 2025

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Resume:

Kelly Fields

***** ******** **** ** *********, MD 21758 240-***-**** ***********@*****.***

PROFILE: Highly qualified professional with over 7 years of experience in Upstream and Downstream processing for biological GMP facilities involved in the purification of biological products including but not limited to protein, antibody and viral vectors; eager for professional growth opportunities.

Buzz words: SOP, validations, documentations, cross-functional teams, supervising, proficiency in manufacturing execution systems,

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Manufacturing Technician I, II & III

Astra Zeneca, Frederick, MD June 2018 – March 2023

Proven ability to perform all process steps of upstream and downstream production operations.

Execution of GMP protocols as required as well as the ability to execute projects with minimal instruction and strategic direction.

Complete acquaintance with and understanding of the general and detailed aspects of the job, and their practical applications to problems and situations commonly encountered.

Advanced knowledge of cGMP standards and equipment to perform first line trouble shooting

Root cause analysis (RCA), Deviations, Documentations (GDP)

Ability to generate SOPs, MPRs, and SPRs for equipment and procedures used in the manufacture of biological based products

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations while performing under limited supervision and no instructions for routine work. * Good organizational skills. Familiarity and proficiency in SAP, PAS-X, HMI. SABA. * Certified trainer for equipment and processes used in Downstream and Upstream applications. Lead technician for area working in and experience on day and night shift.

Achievements:

Certified trainer of technicians on --- act as the primary trainer of those with less experience (and may act as interim Lead as required

Sr. Lab Technician May 2017 – June 2018

EcoLab, Martinsburg, WV

Sr. Lab Technician

Laboratory testing of products (raws, line starts, end of runs, batches, tankers, in line mixes etc.)

Calibrations and MAs of all laboratory analytical equipment

Titrations (manual and autotitrators), densitometer (specific gravity), pH meter, Minolta, viscometry, chloride testing, refractive index (Brix) testing

HPLC testing and analysis

Lab Technician September 2016 – May 2017

Shepherd Unviersity, Shepherdstown, WV

Solution, Reagent and Plate preparations, Autoclaving, Equipment Calibrations

Preparation and set up for science labs and clean up of science labs and glassware

Maintenance of stockrooms, ordering, delivering and inventorying chemicals and supplies

Supervision of undergraduate student assistants and authorized students in robotics laboratories

Work with faculty to assist in the maintenance and/or repair of laboratory equipment

Field Reviewer January 2013 – January 2016 Outcomes Health Information Solutions, Alpharetta, GA

Accurately and efficiently conduct medical record review services

Travel to medical facilities in specified area of region from home to complete review services

Projects: HEDIS, PIA

Scan relevant components of the medical record to support reviews performed and upload scanned medical records daily

Communicate effectively and professionally with care provider offices, clinics, hospitals, other clinical facilities

Abide by all HIPAA and associated patient confidentiality requirements

Intern, TAC1 USDA project January 2013 – May 2013 InnovaBio, Hagerstown, MD

Isolation of the TAC1 gene from peach trees. To be used for its "pillar effect" on tree growth. To be used to express trait in plum trees.

Attained through the following steps: PCR Amplification, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis confirmations, TOPO TA Cloning, TSA/Kanamycin/IPTG/X-Gal plating, Bacterial DNA Preps, Restriction Double Digestion, MIDI Preps, Construct Sequencing (outsourced) & Gel Purification

Charge RN January 1998 – December 2008 Reeder's Memorial Home, Boonsboro, MD

Assessment and care of resident's medication and treatment

Acted as liaison between physicians, family and residents

Managed and delegated responsibilities to nurses and nursing assistants

Compiled audits on specific medication administration

EDUCATION

Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV

Bachelor of Sciences: Biology, Minor: Chemistry

Hagerstown Community College, Hagerstown, MD

Associate of Sciences: Major: Biotechnology

Frederick Community College, Frederick, MD

Associate of Sciences: Major: Nursing

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, SAP, PAS-X, HMI. SABA

OTHER INTEREST

References can be provided upon request.

Detailed References

Mary Carnes, Production Lead

Astra Zeneca

633 Research Drive

Frederick, MD

****.******@***********.***

681-***-****

Michael Smith, Production Lead

Astra Zeneca

633 Research Drive

Frederick, MD

*******.*******@***********.***

443-***-****

David Wing, Department Chair, Biology

Department Chair, Biology, Shepherd, University

Shepherdstown, WV

*****@********.***

304-***-****

Carol Plautz, Associate Professor, Biology

Shepherdstown, WV

*******@********.***

304-***-****

Cindy Dove, Professor

11400 Robinwood Drive

Hagerstown, MD 21742

******@************.***

240-***-****



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