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Caleb Pokorny

Lodi,WI

Summary

  • Adaptable professional with experience spanning biofuels research and development, cGMP pharmaceutical quality control, manufacturing, and healthcare fields.


  • Proven collaborator and relationship builder supporting team and customer needs.


  • Demonstrates ability to translate technical and complex information for simplicity and understanding.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Research and Development Technician

Virent, Inc.
02.2023 - Current

Interprets Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs) to construct state of the art biofuels research plants.

Operates tool room machines and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Constructs custom hardware using tool room machines to best fit biofuels research plants.

Manages and operates biofuels research plants by following Design of Campaign documents.

Collaborates department wide to improve research parameters and research plant design.

Analyzes research data in real time using Tableau and Excel programs.

Assistant Scientist

PPD Part Of Thermo Fischer Scientific
01.2022 - 02.2023

Assisted in the drafting of technical reports, deviation occurrences, investigation reports, and quality events.

Produced quality scientific data in a timely manner while following cGMP guidelines.

Adhered to USP, EP, and JSP guidelines in a cGMP laboratory environment.

Proficient in HPLC system use, Dissolution Apparatus use, cGMP Analytical Data Review, as well basic laboratory skills.

Maintenance Technician

Focus Property Management
05.2021 - 01.2022

Enhanced quality of life for tenants by updating and cleaning housing units.

Demonstrated critical thinking skills while performing maintenance

requests.

Efficiently completed work orders and independently tracked progress.

Retail Sales Associate

The North Face Inc.
10.2020 - 02.2021

Engaged customers to deliver positive buying experiences supporting brand image and team sales.

Monitored sales floor to anticipate and address customer needs and inventory accuracy.

Provided anti-theft support, critical thinking, and problem resolution skills to deescalate potential conflicts.

Production Assembler

Cardinal Glass Industries
01.2019 - 01.2021

Trained new employees in skills such as glass feeding and back wall positions to support production efficiency.

Coached new team members on procedures and safety requirements and delivered performance feedback.

Cross-trained in four rotational stations each day to meet team needs.

Enhanced company safety and productivity by maintaining a meticulously clean workplace.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Morrow Home Community
05.2018 - 01.2020

Delivered positive patient experiences by responsibly assisting with daily activities, feeding, and personal care.

Positively influenced quality of life factors through careful documentation of patient intake and dietary requirements.

Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high quality patient care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI
12.2021

No Degree - National Student Exchange

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

High School Diploma -

Sparta Area High School
Sparta, WI

Skills

  • Research Methodologies
  • cGMP Experience
  • Excel Training
  • Tableau
  • Prototype Research and Development
  • P&ID Interpretation
  • Chemical Handling
  • Tool Room Operations

Timeline

Research and Development Technician

Virent, Inc.
02.2023 - Current

Assistant Scientist

PPD Part Of Thermo Fischer Scientific
01.2022 - 02.2023

Maintenance Technician

Focus Property Management
05.2021 - 01.2022

Retail Sales Associate

The North Face Inc.
10.2020 - 02.2021

Production Assembler

Cardinal Glass Industries
01.2019 - 01.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Morrow Home Community
05.2018 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

No Degree - National Student Exchange

University of Oregon

High School Diploma -

Sparta Area High School
Caleb Pokorny