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Andre Jones

Largo,FL

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Quality-driven Chemical Operator with experience in Solid Dose tablet Compression/coating processes and operating equipment using distributed control systems. Proficient in performing general and preventive maintenance on process and support equipment. Goal-oriented with 12 years of expertise in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Discover Real Enterprise LLC
03.2022 - Current
    • Real-estate Development and Investing

Manufacturing Technician III Compression Operator

Lonza Chemical And Biotechnological
01.2019 - 03.2022
  • Experience in Single & bilayer press operation. Set up of Korsch AG and Fette 2000 Compression . Prepares for production by reviewing production schedule; studying and clarifying specifications; calculating requirements; assembling and weighing materials.
  • Perform regular maintenance and calibration according to manufacturers instruction. Prepares equipment by performing cleaning conducting operator inspections
  • Produces requirements by operating and monitoring equipment; observing varying conditions; adjusting equipment controls; calculating concentrations, dilutions, and yields
  • Maintains safe and clean work environment by following current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), and standard operating procedures; complying with legal regulations; monitoring environment
  • Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns.
  • Documents production by completing forms, reports, logs, and records of equipment and batches
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in training opportunities
  • Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
  • Observed continuous operation of automatic machines to guarantee products met specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency
  • Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime

Manufacturing Technician

CoreRx Pharmaceuticals Inc
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Process flow diagrams, protocols, SWI/SOPs, batch records, and specifications
  • Perform downstream production activities in cGMP manufacturing environment
  • Assures that operations are conducted in compliance with cGMPs, EP and other regulatory bodies
  • Coordinates activities with manufacturing staff and other cross functional departments
  • Overall responsibilities include execution of upstream production processes, employee training, development, quality of product, deviation investigations, productivity improvements, and cost control
  • Training and adherence with cGMP, CBER, USP, WHO, EP, JP, or other guidance
  • Manufacturing processes for new products or process improvements
  • Execute engineering runs, definition runs, or other process development studies that define critical quality attributes (CQAs) and critical process parameters (CPPs) for Validation and are necessary for startup of new processes and equipment in Manufacturing
  • Execution of downstream processing steps following unit processing steps: — Formulation and aliquoting, — Granulation (High-Shear, Fluid-Bed, etc.)— Blending operations—Compression (Tabling)— Encapsulation Perform manufacturing and sampling operations using aseptic technique
  • Operational knowledge of Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Steam-in-place (SIP) Systems and general production equipment such as Autoclaves, water baths, pH/Conductivity meters etc..
  • Document and maintain production activity records according to cGMP regulations.

Compression/ Coating Operator

Ion Labs
06.2013 - 11.2014
  • Perform manufacturing tasks as assigned in manufacturing department with proficiency in all aspects of tablet coating
  • Operate and clean manufacturing coating room equipment
  • Operate and clean all coating and solution preparation equipment used in film coating operation
  • Set up coating equipment and calibrate spray guns
  • Operate tablet coating machines as per product batch record following Standard Operating Procedures
  • Calculate tablet weight gain and document all in process quality checks
  • Set up Compu-Coat system according to validation coating parameters
  • Monitor validated coating parameters and adjust as needed
  • Monitor coating machine operation periodically and report any abnormal conditions Set up tablet press for batch run following established standard operating procedure Perform batch tablet run with in established limits of thickness, hardness, and width dimensions of specified tablet Perform breakdown and cleanup of tablet press, blending/mixing, and packaging equipment Troubleshoot issues around tablet press, blending equipment, and packaging counters to minimize equipment downtime

Coating Technician

Pixeltq
02.2013 - 05.2013
    • Operate vacuum chambers that apply thin coatings through vapor deposition
    • Coating of multi-layer dielectric and anti-reflective coatings
    • Coating of enhanced metal reflectors
    • Operate computer controlled mechanical systems and equipment
    • Verify thin film deposition and other process results with measurement equipment
    • Perform maintenance of chambers including disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly
    • Conduct basic process troubleshooting for identifying tool issues

QC Technician

Ranstad Temp Service, Kelly Temporary Services
07.2012 - 12.2012
    • Diamond Pet Food (Quality Control) contract Kelly Temporary Services
    • Led root cause analysis to identify issues and propose targeted solutions.
    • Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
    • Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.

Process Technician

Olsten Temp, Roche Carolina Inc
09.2011 - 05.2012
    • Manufacture of various chemical intermediates and finish products
    • Manual and computer operations through PLC's
    • Accurately recorded and analyzed against standards all processing data gathered from instruments, DCS, PLCs to ensure standards are met.

QC Lab Technician

EMS-Chemi
09.2009 - 08.2011
  • Routine testing on raw material, in-process and finished good sample
  • Performed non-routine testing as directed
  • Use (LIMS) to determine proper test to be performed on polymerization samples and storing data, tensile test, DSC, DMA and MSI testing
  • Maintain laboratory equipment as outlined in maintenance and calibration procedures Effectively communicated with personal in various departments of plant.
  • Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.

Environmental Technician

Organon Teknika
06.2004 - 04.2009
    • Environmental microbiology evaluation for both viable and non-viable air particles and surface contamination; proper documentation of results, proper identification of contamination, sanitation sampling and trend analysis
    • Aseptic process monitoring clearance
    • Test methods using HPLC and GC instrumentation, microbial analysis of raw materials and media.

Chemical Operator

Purdue Frederick, Inc
01.1998 - 11.2003
  • Routine testing on raw material, in-process and finished good sample
  • Performed non-routine testing as directed
  • Use (LIMS) to determine proper test to be performed on polymerization samples and storing data, tensile test, DSC, DMA and MSI testing
  • Maintain laboratory equipment as outlined in maintenance and calibration procedures Effectively communicated with personal in various departments of plant.

Security Specialist 52nd SPS

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.1992 - 01.1996
  • Law-Enforcement
  • Honorable Discharge
  • Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
  • Provided emergency response security, eliminating hazards, and potential dangers.
  • Suppressed or neutralized enemies using small-arms, light artillery.
  • Secured and protected military property, assets, and personnel.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Chemistry

Essex County College
Newark, NJ
08.1989

Skills

  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Great Mechanical Aptitude
  • Corrective Maintenance
  • Electrical Installations
  • Machine Setups
  • Records Accuracy
  • Operating Hand Tools
  • Operational Safety
  • Adjusting Machine Parts
  • Visual Inspection
  • Lockout and Tagout Procedures
  • Production Standards
  • Chemical Handling Protocols
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Safety Requirements

Timeline

Discover Real Enterprise LLC
03.2022 - Current

Manufacturing Technician III Compression Operator

Lonza Chemical And Biotechnological
01.2019 - 03.2022

Manufacturing Technician

CoreRx Pharmaceuticals Inc
01.2015 - 01.2019

Compression/ Coating Operator

Ion Labs
06.2013 - 11.2014

Coating Technician

Pixeltq
02.2013 - 05.2013

QC Technician

Ranstad Temp Service, Kelly Temporary Services
07.2012 - 12.2012

Process Technician

Olsten Temp, Roche Carolina Inc
09.2011 - 05.2012

QC Lab Technician

EMS-Chemi
09.2009 - 08.2011

Environmental Technician

Organon Teknika
06.2004 - 04.2009

Chemical Operator

Purdue Frederick, Inc
01.1998 - 11.2003

Security Specialist 52nd SPS

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.1992 - 01.1996

Associate of Applied Science - Chemistry

Essex County College

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