Mid-scale production of mRNA through in-vitro transcription and capping.
Buffer exchange, small scale chromatography and purification of RNA for final fill.
mRNA preparation via Hamilton and Vantage liquid handlers for Lipid nanoparticle encapsulation.
Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
Authored and reviewed cGMP documents and processes including: SOPs, work guides, batch record reviews, risk assessments and nonconformance's.
Manufacturing Associate
Amgen Inc
07.2019 - 03.2023
Adept in wave rockers, small and large scale bioreactors, flask incubators, and large-scale chromatography for stainless steel and single use systems.
Analyzed samples via bio-analysis, conductivity, microscopic examination, cell counts, osmometry, TOC and LAL endotoxin testing.
Performed aseptic operations as a laminar flow hood (LFH) operator/assistant for cell culture inoculation and purification final fill.
Subject matter expert in aseptic processing, aseptic technique, bio-safety cabinets, laminar flow hoods and level 5 gowning.
Performed sampling by contact plates and viable and non-viable testing in dynamic and static environments.
Developed and implemented two LEAN manufacturing projects for aseptic process best practices.
Performed commissioning, qualification and validation for manufacturing equipment including: verifying installations, recipe testing and batching for new product introduction.
Sergeant - Amphibious Assault Vehicle Crew Chief
United States Marine Corps
05.2011 - 05.2015
Non commissioned officer (NCO) accountable for safety and well being of 23 junior active duty enlisted Marines.
Organized daily operational briefings and served as platoon liaison between enlisted and commission personnel, ensuring operational excellence in training and combat situations.
Education
MBA - Environmental & Sustainability Compliance
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Lowell, MA
05.2019
Emergency Medical Technician -
Middlesex Community College
Bedford, MA
05.2017
Skills
Critical thinking and creative problem solving
High adaptability and flexibility
Process validation and qualification
cGMP and Good documentation practices compliant
Viable and total air particulate monitoring for classified areas
Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) analyst
Safe sample handling
Certification
Coaching and Mentoring - AICPA
Introduction to Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing - University of Rhode Island