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Sanford, North Carolina, United States

Sanford

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) in all three suites (Thaw, Media and Cell) of the VBF-Cell / Media Department, applying detailed knowledge in the production of media formulations and filtrations used in downstream.
• Supported real-time Batch Record Review, ensuring adherence to high standards of cleanliness and sterility to maintain aseptic work conditions.
• Communicated with multidisciplinary support teams, including operations, technical, and quality control personnel, throughout tier process.
• Addressed compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations, mitigating issues through effective problem solving.
• Worked in the propagation of MRC-5 human lung cells in an aseptic environment, used by downstream customers.
• Served as Environmental Monitoring Lead for Cell suite and qualified to monitor and perform aseptic processes.

Erwin, NC

• Provided daily support to plant operations under the supervision of laboratory personnel.
• Collected water samples from various locations throughout town to verify maintenance of chlorine standards.
• Performed standard laboratory chemical and biological tests, including alkalinity, CO2, hardness, manganese, membrane filter, coli form count, pH, turbidity, and chlorine.
• Routinely inspected plant generators, pumps, settling tanks, filters, chlorinators, and other equipment for proper functioning and maintenance.

Fuquay-Varina, NC

• Performed cleaning and scheduled maintenance on a wide range of complex equipment, including fume hoods, instron tester, uster evenness, moisture analyzer, and analytical balances to ensure laboratory equipment.
• Managed and secured sensitive work instructions, forms, records, and training documentation for concurrent and future ISO 9000 certification.
• Provided support to Quality Control Manager in the research and resolution of customer inquiries, conducting effective and timely root cause investigation and CAPA completion.
• Prepared and disseminated weekly and monthly reports, including the Cost of Quality Report, Return and Allowance Report, Quality Performance, and Weekly Defects to track facility quality performance.
• Fulfilled the role of Lead Lab Technician prior to Quality Technician position, directing and managing four Laboratory Technicians who significantly minimize errors and omissions in lab processing.