Dante Thomas
Summary
Looking to transition into new field after developing strong foundation in high-volume manufacturing environment. Skilled in process improvement and quality assurance, ensuring efficient and accurate production. Seeking to leverage these transferable skills in dynamic and challenging new role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Associate
Bristol Myers Squibb
01.2025 - Current
- Operates equipment for blood component production, including cell culture, harvest, and cryopreservation.
- Ensures adherence to production schedules, safety policies, quality systems, and GMP requirements.
- Records production data accurately and supports deviation investigations and CAPA closures.
- Maintains aseptic techniques and completes training assignments to become a subject matter expert and qualified trainer.
Organic Extraction Technician
Garden State Laboratories
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted aqueous sample extractions by EPA methods, and prepared standards, surrogates, and QC materials.
- Maintained solvent, standard, and miscellaneous supplies inventories.
- Reported and discussed outcomes regarding extraction and analysis of client samples.
- Conducted routine maintenance on extraction machinery, reducing downtime and enhancing operational reliability.
Laboratory Technician
BASF
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Synthesized zeolite compounds using autoclaves
- Prepared samples for further analysis and/or chemical processing
- Maintained an organized lab notebook and regularly sorted samples to be stored in the lab
- Adhered to and/or updated SOPs and completed yearly safety training and quarterly inspections.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Chemistry
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJSkills
- Adaptable learner
- Attention to detail
- Machine operation
- Quality assurance standards
- Product assembly
- Material handling
Timeline
Manufacturing Associate
Bristol Myers Squibb
01.2025 - Current
Organic Extraction Technician
Garden State Laboratories
04.2024 - 12.2024
Laboratory Technician
BASF
07.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor’s Degree - Chemistry
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
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