Michael Knowles Email & Phone Number

United States

As a Consultant II, I specialized in providing Validation services to clients in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturing sectors. My focus was on Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) for various types of equipment, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Austin, Texas, United States

Grand Prairie Tx

As a Validation Technician, I coordinate, execute, and document experiments to ensure that the 28-pallet scale medical device sterilization process is effective and follows all FDA and customer requirements. Thousands or tens of thousands of dollars, and potentially lives depend on my ability to run each experiment correctly and with effectively no supervision. I have used my LEAN and Excel skills to cut down on the time needed for execution and documentation, so I can focus on making sure that… Show more As a Validation Technician, I coordinate, execute, and document experiments to ensure that the 28-pallet scale medical device sterilization process is effective and follows all FDA and customer requirements. Thousands or tens of thousands of dollars, and potentially lives depend on my ability to run each experiment correctly and with effectively no supervision. I have used my LEAN and Excel skills to cut down on the time needed for execution and documentation, so I can focus on making sure that everything is performed correctly. When coordinating validations, I work with the medical device manufacturer, the Analyst/Scientist group, and the STERIS production group to make sure that the materials, protocol, time, payment, and manpower are all synchronized. Show less

As a student worker, I had four primary responsibilities. First and foremost, I coordinated with my colleges to prepare chemicals for weekly student experiments. Second, I maintained the chemical stockroom, a task which included taking inventory, managing large quantities of waste, cleaning, and following standard safety procedures. Third, I provided technical support to students in lab in a 'customer service' like capacity. Fourth, I taught students how to use analytical instruments including… Show more As a student worker, I had four primary responsibilities. First and foremost, I coordinated with my colleges to prepare chemicals for weekly student experiments. Second, I maintained the chemical stockroom, a task which included taking inventory, managing large quantities of waste, cleaning, and following standard safety procedures. Third, I provided technical support to students in lab in a 'customer service' like capacity. Fourth, I taught students how to use analytical instruments including gas chromatographs, FTIR spectrometers, and UV-Vis spectrometers. Show less

Master Of Science - Ms, Biotechnology And Biotechnology Management

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Carpool Student Bonfire