Cole Tekel
Mill Creek,WA
Summary
Reliable and hardworking Manufacturing Associate with a proven track record of dependability, work ethic, punctuality, and accountability. Spent 4 years at BMS and worked with the Closed Operations team for the entire duration. While working at BMS, accrued an in depth understanding of proper GMP, SOP adherence, deviation management, team leadership, as well as proficiency in all aspects of closed and open operations including operation and maintenance of controlled rate freezers, liquid nitrogen storage dewers, clinimacs, dynamags, sepax, xuris, as well as preventive maintenance and troubleshooting for the equipment listed above in addition to daily workflows and scheduling.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Associate
Lyell
Bothell, WA
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Gained qualification in Aseptic techniques and Open operation room activities.
- Assisted in the onboarded of a brand new product process including front line training and SOP creation and revision.
- Helped to optimize flow and coherency of certain processes due to prior experience and expertise in cryogenic operations.
- Gained additional proficiency in eBR systems, such as PAS-X (MES), and digital inventory systems, such as Oracle.
Manufacturing Associate
Juno Therapeutics Inc.
Bothell, WA
08.2020 - 04.2024
- Proven proficiency in all cryogenic operations including H125 and VVDT.
- Experience working as a team.
- Experience leading a team.
- Proficient in all aspects of Closed Operations
- Strong interpersonal skill development.
- Adhered to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.
- Experience in proper GMP, gowning procedures, and deviation management.
- Familiarity with preventive maintenance on precision biopharmaceutical equipment.
- Experience with workflows and troubleshooting pertaining to workflows, operations, and scheduling.
Glass Installer
Distinctive Glass
Lynwood, WA
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Learned to work independently and manage my own workload to maintain productivity with no direct supervision.
- Strong attention to detail gained from repeated and daily visual inspection of all work and incoming materials.
- Experience working as a team to accomplish complex and physically demanding tasks.
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services, Zymogenetics Bothell and Seattle
Bothell, WA
11.2015 - 07.2017
- Patrolled grounds of a secure medical research facility to maintain site integrity.
- Used organizational skills for detailed hourly report writing, managing long lists of phone numbers and other contact info for various persons spanning multiple departments.
- Learned and managed company software used to check visitors in securely and safely, cross reference staff contact info to ensure visitors were greeted and escorted by the correct individuals.
- Handled extreme influx in visitors while jobsite was undergoing construction; responsible for checking in, creating visitor badges, and contacting correct company personal for 30 plus contractors every morning during construction.
- Checked passes and credentials of persons seeking to enter property and issued passes for guests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Major, Psychology Minor
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA2020
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Everett Community College
Everett, WA2014
Skills
- Experience working with a team or small group to complete specific tasks within specified time frames with respect to firm deadlines
- Front desk experience pertaining to the checking in and correct direction of individuals to the proper persons or places with attention to security details and clearance
- Criminal law knowledge and understanding
- Report Writing
- Conflict Resolution skills
- High level of integrity
- Planning and coordination
- Security system proficiency
- Investigative skills
- Interior and exterior patrol
- Experience with GMP compliance
- Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills
- Documentation skills
- Extensive SOP and GMP experience
- Willing and eager to improve in any job aspect
- Previous Leadership experience
- Deviation writing experience
- Cell Labs, Oracle, MES, and Unicorn familiarity
- Familiar with all closed operations activities
- Experience with cleanroom gowning procedures
- Aseptic technique qualifications
- SOP authorship and creation
References
References:
Liz Gatterson (Manufacturing Manager at Lyell) 425-345-0840
Alex Gallacher (Supervisor at Lyell) 253-797-8630
Stephen Dykier (Supervisor at BMS) 1-509-713-5899
Wyatt Roberson (Direct Team Lead at BMS) 1-425-446-1210
Zy Larson (Former Co worker at BMS) 1-425-329-5756
Mel Kime (Team Lead at BMS) 1-253-569-0855
Timeline
Manufacturing Associate
Lyell
09.2024 - 01.2025
Manufacturing Associate
Juno Therapeutics Inc.
08.2020 - 04.2024
Glass Installer
Distinctive Glass
03.2020 - 07.2020
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services, Zymogenetics Bothell and Seattle
11.2015 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Major, Psychology Minor
Central Washington University
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Everett Community College
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