ALEXANDER DURAN
Lynn,MA
Summary
“Industrious Manufacturing Technician with 8+ years of experience in production environments. Problem-solver with firm command of OSHA protocols and good manufacturing practices (cGMP) within biotechnology environments. Skilled team player who also works well independently to excel in any assignment.”
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Associate II-Plasmid,Microbiome,MRNA
Arranta Bio
Watertown, MA
05.2021 - Current
- Perform basic to complex activities in seed train, fermentor operation, harvest/clarification activity, and purification of plasmid DNA in commercial cGMP environment
- Documentation of all activities in Batch Records, Logbooks, Forms, etc. and electronic interfaces
- Follows verbal and written procedures in operating production equipment and performing processing steps; accurately completes appropriate production documentation
- Identifies, escalates, and documents events and deviations and subtle variances that deviate from normal operations; participate as needed in investigation
- Work in accordance with site and company EHS programs
- Work in accordance with regulations, detailed protocols, Batch Records, SOPs and Work Instructions
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Media and Buffers preparation
Manufacturing Technician
Catalent Pharma solutions
Chelsea, MA
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Performs Clean-In-Place, Clean-Out-of-Place, and equipment sterilization as required
- Operated and monitored manufacturing equipment for production of clinical and commercial pharmaceutical products
- Performed final packaging and inspection of pharmaceutical products
- Receives and distributes supplies in manufacturing areas
- Experienced in capsule filling, and blister packaging operations
- Working knowledge of Good Documentation Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices
- Maintained accurate and updated production records detailing outputs and incidents for each shift
- Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
Warehouse Worker
GE Aviation
Lynn, MA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Label and stockpile merchandise according to size, shape, and type
- Enter data in inventory and logistics software programs
- Organized and transported pallets to warehouse locations to maintain organized inventory areas
- Operated forklifts while observing all safety measures
- Operated RF scanners to track merchandise and verify contents of containers
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Manufacturing Technician
Acorda Therapeutics
Chelsea, MA
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity
- Adhered to all documented manufacturing procedures and good manufacturing practices
- Performs Clean-In-Place, Clean-Out-of-Place, and equipment sterilization as required
- Operates and monitors manufacturing equipment for production of clinical and commercial pharmaceutical products
- Performs final packaging and inspection of pharmaceutical products
- Experienced in capsule filling, and blister packaging operations
- Working knowledge of Good Documentation and Good Manufacturing Practices
Manufacturing Assembler
EDM Millipore
Danvers, MA
06.2015 - 03.2019
- Interpreted and read drawings, engineering information, and blueprints to determine sequence and method of operations to assemble required units.
- Assembled components by examining connections for correct fit and fastening parts and subassemblies.
- Fully trained in performing leak test to final products visual inspections.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- As team leader provided supervision on traffic flow of raw materials and finished products.
- As trainer provide new employees necessary training and skills to perform their duty.
- Follow SOP's and blue prints for fabrication of small and large parts assembly for each work in a sterilized environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lynn Classical High School
05.2014
Skills
- Buffer Preparation
- Bilingual(English/Spanish)
- Strong computer and organization
Skills - Good documentation practice
- Use and maintain
Biotechnology lab equipment - Qualified Trainer on Gowning Procedures
- Trained on Aseptic Techniques
- Qualified Trainer on GMP Equipment's Nano Drop One C Spectrophotometer, pH/Conductivity Mettler Toledo, Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC), FINN-AGUA AC-610 Autoclave, Isolators, Incubators, Air Clean System, OHAUS Analytical balances, OHAUS Digital Balances, Over Head Mixers, Heat/Stir Plates, Gas Manifold Systems
Timeline
Manufacturing Associate II-Plasmid,Microbiome,MRNA
Arranta Bio
05.2021 - Current
Manufacturing Technician
Catalent Pharma solutions
01.2021 - 04.2021
Warehouse Worker
GE Aviation
01.2020 - 01.2021
Manufacturing Technician
Acorda Therapeutics
03.2019 - 10.2019
Manufacturing Assembler
EDM Millipore
06.2015 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Lynn Classical High School