Cecil Don
Escondido,CA
Summary
Hardworking Senior Manufacturing/Associate offering 18+ years supporting manufacturing needs. Successful working long hours in challenging environments, moving supplies, organizing products and packaging shipments. Excellent history of working well with other team members and pitching in to help achieve team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manufacturing Technician
Pacira Biosciences
San Diego, Ca
05.2023 - Current
- Worked in GMP cleanroom environment assembling and disassembling skids (bioreactors) for Clean In Place, Steam In Place, Bulk
- Assembled and perform filter integrity test
- Troubleshooting of production equipment
- Ability to work individually and as a team
- Aid in training new employees.
- Assisted in troubleshooting complex production issues, utilizing problem-solving skills to determine root causes quickly.
- Trained junior technicians on proper equipment use, fostering a team-oriented work environment focused on continuous improvement.
MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATE II
ABZENA
San Diego, CA
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Worked in a cGMP manufacturing environment operating in a Class 10,000 and 100,000 rooms
- Performed all aspects of biologics downstream production inside a Bio-Safety Cabinet
- Operation of Chromatography, Viral Filtration, Ultra Filtration / Diafiltration, and TFF systems
- Revised SOPs in ZenQMS
- Initiate Discrepancy Report
- Review completed batch records for GMP compliance and completeness
- Troubleshooting technical challenges in production
- Ability to work as a team and training of new employees.
- Followed safety protocols and utilized OSHA-approved PPE to foster safe working environment.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Upheld clean and organized workspaces to promote efficiency and minimize the risk of accidents or contamination.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
MANUFACTURING RESEARCH ASSOCIATE II
CHROMACODE
Carlsbad, CA
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Worked within a cGMP production-based pipeline
- Completing all Production inside Bio-Safety Cabinet pipetting Bulk Formulation and Fill as scheduled
- Revised SOPs in ZenQMS
- Initiated Discrepancy Report
- Run test and collecting data results using Real-Time PCR instruments.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
SENIOR MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN
PACIRA BIOSCIENCES
San Diego, CA
04.2017 - 02.2021
- Worked in GMP cleanroom environment assembling and disassembling skids (bioreactors) for Clean In Place, Steam In Place, Bulk
- Assembled and perform filter integrity test
- Troubleshooting of production equipment
- Ability to work individually and as a team
- Aid in training new employees.
- Assisted in troubleshooting complex production issues, utilizing problem-solving skills to determine root causes quickly.
- Trained junior technicians on proper equipment use, fostering a team-oriented work environment focused on continuous improvement.
MANUFACTURING TEAM LEAD
GENMARK
Carlsbad, CA
06.2011 - 03.2017
- Hired to support manufacturing of products that meet market demands
- Responsibilities including, but not limited to, cartridge inspection, cartridge processing, assembly, and final kit assembly, from start to finish
- Assisted in the review of quality-related documents in Master Control
- Worked with planner assisting in scheduling productions for the week
- Assigning operators to a station
- Initiating NCMRs
- Aid in training new employees in standard operating procedures and processes
- Evaluate each operator to build a strong manufacturing team.
- Evaluated existing workflows, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing changes as needed for increased efficiency.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring timely completion of work orders and maintaining high safety standards in the workplace.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel to daily tasks.
- Operated various machines used in production processes.
- Trained new employees, instructing each in use of machinery, standard operating procedures and company policies.
- Assembled products and components and made proactive adjustments to settings to produce work within tight tolerances.
ADVANCED PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN
BECKMAN COULTER
Carlsbad, CA
12.2006 - 06.2011
- Hired due to familiarity with the used of laboratory equipment and handling chemicals and powders, was delegated task of performing antibody purification
- Formulating media buffer as 2 well as running gel stain, using the phast-system
- Perform in-process testing on products
- Ability to work individually and awarded with the duty to train new employees.
- Performed setup of production equipment to establish optimal performance.
- Trained new team members on equipment operation, safety protocols, and company policies, fostering a skilled workforce.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
Education
DIPLOMA -
SENIOR CRAWFORD HIGH
06.1999
Skills
- Protein Purification
- AKTA
- Aseptic Technique
- CGMP and GDP
- Buffer Formulation
- 5S
- Trainer
- Basic Computer (Word, Excel)
- Assembly line experience
- Adaptable learner
- Machine Operation
- Production Scheduling
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Work Ethic
- Positive Attitude
- Product Assembly
- Following Instructions
- Line Work
- Pallet Jacks
- Parts Assembly
- Machine Setup and Shutdown
- Materials Assembly
- Assembly Line Operations
- Production Line Work
- Hand-Held Scanners
- Assembly procedures
- Component Assembly
- Flexible Schedule
Timeline
Senior Manufacturing Technician
Pacira Biosciences
05.2023 - Current
MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATE II
ABZENA
12.2021 - 01.2023
MANUFACTURING RESEARCH ASSOCIATE II
CHROMACODE
02.2021 - 11.2021
SENIOR MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN
PACIRA BIOSCIENCES
04.2017 - 02.2021
MANUFACTURING TEAM LEAD
GENMARK
06.2011 - 03.2017
ADVANCED PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN
BECKMAN COULTER
12.2006 - 06.2011
DIPLOMA -
SENIOR CRAWFORD HIGH