CHRISTOPHER HUBBARD
O'Fallon,MO
Summary
Formulation supervisor with extensive experience in GMP compliance and process optimization at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Demonstrated leadership in team management and operational efficiency, leveraging TrackWise for effective quality management. Expertise in chromatography and staff development, driving high-quality outcomes in biologics production.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor, Formulation
Thermo Fisher Scientific
St. Louis, MO
05.2025 - Current
- Lead and manage formulation production team to ensure timely execution of manufacturing operations under cGMP guidelines.
- Oversee task delegation, training, and performance development for team members.
- Investigate and resolve quality deviations using TrackWise; partner with QA and cross-functional departments.
- Interface directly with clients on process updates and issue resolution.
Team Leader / Lead Formulation Technician
Thermo Fisher Scientific
St. Louis, MO
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Led team of operators in both upstream (cell culture) and downstream (purification) operations.
- Mentored junior staff and coordinated shift coverage and training schedules.
Senior Formulation Technician / Technician I/II
Thermo Fisher Scientific
St. Louis, MO
05.2017 - 10.2022
- Supported end-to-end biologics manufacturing operations.
- Executed aseptic cell culture techniques, large-scale chromatography, and UF/DF processes.
- Authored and reviewed batch records, SOPs, and training materials; participated in internal audits.
- Developed a preventive maintenance tracking system to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
- Maintained GMP compliance, conducted SAP transactions, and ensured adherence to safety protocols.
Lab Technician II / Sample Prep Technician / Seed Technician
Monsanto / Spherion Staffing
St. Louis, MO
08.2011 - 04.2017
- Promoted through multiple roles supporting the Genetic Purity Lab.
- Created LIMS and SAP-based product label documentation for regulatory samples.
- Conducted DNA extraction, SNP testing, ELISA, and PCR assay prep.
- Trained new hires in safety and SOPs; led project teams within Sample Management.
- Managed regulatory sample archives per USDA standards and supported automated lab equipment operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Missouri
St. LouisSkills
- GMP/cGMP and GLP practices
- TrackWise proficiency
- SAP expertise
- Bioreactor operations
- Chromatography techniques
- UF/DF processes
- Aseptic cell culture
- ISO 9001 compliance
- Cleanroom operations
- LIMS management
- DNA extraction techniques
- PCR methodologies
- ELISA assays
- SNP analysis
- Staff supervision and training
- Process improvement strategies
- Lab automation
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of Preventative Maintenance Tracker
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop Equipment Calibration tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved releasable yield percentage by completing Downstream Processing with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved Product Cooling Deviation which led to vessel resizing program
Languages
English
Native language
Software
Microsoft Office
Trackwise
SAP
SFLMS
Documentum
SmartSheets
Timeline
Supervisor, Formulation
Thermo Fisher Scientific
05.2025 - Current
Team Leader / Lead Formulation Technician
Thermo Fisher Scientific
11.2024 - 05.2025
Senior Formulation Technician / Technician I/II
Thermo Fisher Scientific
05.2017 - 10.2022
Lab Technician II / Sample Prep Technician / Seed Technician
Monsanto / Spherion Staffing
08.2011 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Missouri