Summary
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Work History
Education
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Certification
Accomplishments
Military Service
Awards
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Casey L. Hilton

Casey L. Hilton

TN

Summary

Experienced Operations Manager and Medical Laboratory Technologist with a diverse background in medical and general site operations, laboratory, quality assurance, and regulatory roles. Leveraging military background and expertise in facility operations, analyzes and interprets complex data to enhance team operations, ensuring optimal operational efficiency, product quality, and exceptional customer service.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Site Operations Manager

Charles River Laboratories-Cell Solutions
06.2020 - 11.2024
  • Managed all operational aspects of the apheresis center including operational productivity, cost analysis, production planning, process improvement projects, technical support to functional teams on site, and other daily business processes to maintain a high degree of product safety, quality, integrity, purity, and potency in an FDA regulated industry to support overall business segment success
  • Over the span of a year (2023-2024), I successfully completed management of a $7 million new facility construction project for site relocation
  • Leveraged data-driven insights to make informed decisions about resource allocation and process improvements
  • I led cross-functional-teams including architectural design, engineering, construction, interior design, medical and regulatory compliance - throughout the buildout, while maintaining adherence to budget
  • The project was completed on time and $500,000 under the $7 million budget, with only three business days lost to downtime
  • Consistently and effectively worked with Sales teams, customer service, and business liaisons to retain pre-acquisition customers as well as develop and improve processes to secure new customers interested in using our site as their sole regional supplier

Quality Assurance Specialist

Cellero a Charles River Company
11.2018 - 06.2020
  • Performed daily audits of all records created during daily processes at the donor center, including lot release documents, critical subject consent documentation, and reconciliation of product dispositions
  • Participated in all internal and external quality, safety and environmental audits within the donor center to maintain cGMP, cGTP, cGCP, cGLP standards
  • Responsible for tracking of CAPAs, Deviations/NCRs, and Root Cause Analysis
  • Provided training of direct support staff in these methods when needed
  • Ensured product compliance with industry regulations by staying up-to-date on relevant standards and guidelines, implementing necessary changes to maintain conformance.

Medical Laboratory Technician

American Esoteric Laboratories
11.2017 - 11.2018
  • Performed various virology and bacteriological testing in the Microbiology department by traditional bench methods and modern laboratory automation methods
  • Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results

Cleanroom Technician

Transnetyx
10.2016 - 11.2017
  • Initialized and monitored automated sample processing and PCR genotyping instruments in compliance with local SOP's, cGMP, and GLP

Medical Laboratory Technician

U.S. Army
10.2011 - 04.2014
  • Lead tech in Immunology and Virology sections
  • Performed various laboratory assays to assist in CDC monitored respiratory virus tracking
  • Provided performance reviews, coaching and counseling to direct reports

Attack Helicopter Armament/Avionics/Electrician

U.S. Army
10.2004 - 10.2011
  • Served as Squad Leader
  • Performed troubleshooting, repairs and maintenance of the armament/electrical/avionics systems of the AH-64D Apache attack helicopter

Education

A. A. S. - Medical Laboratory Technologist

Southwest Tennessee Community College

Certification

  • MLT(ASCP)
  • ASCP MLT
  • TN MLT
  • BLS

Accomplishments

  • Charles River Laboratories Cell Solutions, 2023 Value Award
  • Charles River Frontline Leadership Development Program

Military Service

U.S. Army, 01/01/04, 12/31/14

Awards

Import from resume

Timeline

Sr. Site Operations Manager

Charles River Laboratories-Cell Solutions
06.2020 - 11.2024

Quality Assurance Specialist

Cellero a Charles River Company
11.2018 - 06.2020

Medical Laboratory Technician

American Esoteric Laboratories
11.2017 - 11.2018

Cleanroom Technician

Transnetyx
10.2016 - 11.2017

Medical Laboratory Technician

U.S. Army
10.2011 - 04.2014

Attack Helicopter Armament/Avionics/Electrician

U.S. Army
10.2004 - 10.2011

A. A. S. - Medical Laboratory Technologist

Southwest Tennessee Community College
Casey L. Hilton