Anthony Neal
Leominster,MA
Summary
Dynamic Lab Support Lead at Sanofi Pasteur Biologic's, adept in biohazard waste management and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in optimizing inventory control and enhancing laboratory efficiency. Strong communicator and problem solver, ensuring seamless shipping operations and meticulous documentation. Committed to maintaining high safety standards and fostering team collaboration.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Support Lead
Sanofi Pasteur Biologics, LLC
Waltham, USA
03.2014 - Current
- Collects daily infectious and non-infectious bio-waste/sharp containers package.
- Labels packages, ensure proper inventory of bio-waste/sharp containers and establishes per procedure the boxes for daily transport in accordance to the Department of Transportation regulations.
- Maintains and uses signature log and ensures records are transcribed into Sanofi Medical & Biological Waste Records Manifest daily.
- Collects daily all glassware from laboratories for proper cleansing.
- Operates industrial laboratory glass washer and verifies all glassware has been cleaned thoroughly.
- Responsible for tracking and ordering of chemicals required for glass washing equipment.
- Maintains appropriate chemical level within the industrial unit for proper cleansing of all glass.
- Maintains and uses signature log for glass wash and autoclave.
- Operates the industrial autoclave for daily sterilization.
- Maintains and uses the required Signature Log for glass wash and autoclave.
- Performs weekly maintenance on autoclave(s).
- Schedules all maintenance visits with external vendor.
- Acts as liaison to external vendor when an autoclave is not functioning properly.
- Performs required weekly tests on safety eye wash station based in glass wash lab.
- Maintains and uses the Signature Log for Eye Wash Inspection Records.
- Performs weekly cleaning to assist with longevity/lifecycle of all glass wash equipment.
- Performs weekly cleaning of the autoclave(s) lab room.
- Sends monthly reports on bio-waste/sharp container collection, autoclave and glass wash usage to all relevant supervisors.
- Took sole responsibility for all shipping and receiving of packages on site.
- Site point person to receive, validate documentation and sign for all biological infectious/non-infectious shipments from various couriers and vendors.
- Makes sure the quantity is verified and the condition of the products is inspected for any visual defects.
- Ensures all outgoing packages are properly processed and tracked according to related processes and regulations.
- Logs all shipments into daily logbook as well as scanning all packages into Send Suite creating a label for each package.
- Maintains all packing slips, stored in records archive.
- Deliver all packages to recipient/lab room.
- Stores all perishables in proper storage, (2C-8C refrigerator, -20 freezer, -80 freezer).
- Informs recipient(s)/scientists via email the package has arrived including information of when and where the package is stored.
- Retrieves signatures from all recipients during package deliveries with 'Zebra Palm'.
- Collaborates with Sanofi Business Process Coordinator to identify all shipments without complete information (e.g. no name) on packages.
- Tracks when needed lost shipments.
- Tracks lab equipment deliveries.
- Tracks stockroom consumables in collaboration with external vendor (Fisher Scientific).
- Receives all vivarium materials (living/raw) and delivers the material to the department accountable immediately upon arrival.
- Receives all egg shipments for flu research and delivers the material to the department accountable for storage into proper incubators upon arrival.
- Handles all dry ice shipments.
- Refills dry ice bin as needed.
- Orders dry ice when required.
- Sends monthly reports on the number of received packages from various couriers to all relevant supervisors.
- Responsible for the shipping of domestic and international shipments between sites and collaborators.
- Collaborates with HSE, World Courier, BIOCAIR to ensure regulatory compliance and clearance of all international shipments.
- Prepares custom invoices, HTS Codes, preparing import permits and dangerous goods declarations for all international shipments with World Courier.
- Ensures proper packaging and labeling as required per regulations for all shipments.
- Maintains scientists shipping records for selected carriers.
- Maintains internal shipping records archive.
- Stocks and orders all shipping material (labels, packaging tape, waybills…).
- Provides monthly tracking reports on total number of packages shipped via World Courier, FedEx, RK Express and BIOCAIR to all relevant supervisors.
- Inventories and orders all tanks needed for replenishment on site.
- Performs twice daily inspection of gas and liquid tanks to ensure tanks are not empty and no leakage present.
- Manages inventory count on all cylinders on site (Avg. 52 cylinders).
- Checks and refills an average of 14 cryo-tanks weekly or earlier when required.
- Assists Fisher Scientific with stockroom maintenance and inventory.
- Promptly respond to all internal and external customer requests.
- Escort various of vendors around site per policy.
- IATA Certification Exp: January 14, 2026
- DOT Certification Exp: March 25, 2025
Education
High School Diploma -
Mario Umana Harbor School of Science And Technolo
East Boston, MA06-1988
Skills
- Biohazard waste management
- Autoclave operation
- Chemical inventory control
- Laboratory glass washing
- Shipping documentation preparation
- Regulatory compliance
- Inventory tracking
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
Certification
• IATA Certification, 04/13/27
• DOT Certification, 04/13/27
• DOT Certification, 04/13/27
Timeline
Lab Support Lead
Sanofi Pasteur Biologics, LLC
03.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Mario Umana Harbor School of Science And Technolo