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DESMOND ERNEST CHEETHAM

Abbvie Bioresearch Center
Webster,MA
14
years of professional experience

Manufacturing Technician with experience in working under strict cGMP regulations and following SOP guidelines, ability to apply logical thinking and attention to details to troubleshoot operations, sound communication and strong technical specialist with knowledge and working in various semiconductor environments,and working with vendors to solve key equipment issues and develop action plans.

Work History

Logistics and Administration

8 Months
Massachusetts Air National Guard | 11.2025 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Manufacturing Technician III (Team Lead)

7 Years 6 Months
Abbvie Bioresearch Center | 01.2019 - Current
  • Monitored and implemented cGMP practices, FDA consent decree requirements, and ISO regulations to uphold regulatory compliance.
  • Produce and deliver media solutions in manufacturing operations.
  • Managed multiple complex responsibilities while strictly following SOPs and maintaining compliance with GMP standards.
  • Excellent knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
  • Perform Clean in Place, manual cleaning, sterilization operations to prepare equipment for manufacturing operations.
  • Complete process documentations in accordance with good documentation practices (cGMP)
  • Practice safe work habit and adhere to safety procedures policies and guidelines
  • Production equipment and processes in accordance with Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) and industry guidelines.
  • Work in collaboration with colleagues in pilot and manufacturing.
  • Scale.operations to devise scale-up strategies for fermentation processes.
  • Assist into proper storage of final product ( buffer and media solutions).
  • Facilitated provision of buffer and media solutions to respective suites to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Managed the transfer of materials from GMP warehouse to suites, prioritizing safety and accuracy in delivery.
  • Safely transport dirty tanks and parts from suites to glass wash.
  • Applies Good Manufacturing Principles in all areas of responsibility.
  • Plans and manages execution of initial.

Merchandiser Support

1 Year
Selector Imperial | 01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Assisting with the receiving of shipments.
  • Boxing products for shipment.
  • Handling documentation for international customs.
  • Acting as administrative support for the shipping department for incoming and outgoing customer calls.
  • Maintained a clean working environment.
  • Supervised crew and assigned daily work activities to employees.
  • Took control of picking areas and setting up counts for the inventory team.

Inventory Control Representative

5 Years
Melcom Logistics | 01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Manage the ordering and receipt of products, including submitting purchase requisitions and acquiring bids.
  • Maintain a computerized record of all supplies and track their location, use, repair needs, and use rate.
  • Prepare and generate weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
  • Collaborated with the inventory team to streamline processes and improve in-time supply by 98 percent.
  • Track, verify, and reconcile use of supplies to maintain 100 percent accounting of stock.
  • Above-average computer application and database tracking and entry skills.
  • Excellent record-keeping and filing skills.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music

University of Education | Winneba | 05-2018

Master of Science - Regulatory Affairs And Health Policy

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy And Health Sciences | Boston, MA | 05-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts Music

Fort Hays State University | Hays, KS | 05-2024

High School Diploma

Pope John Senior High School | 06-2007

Skills

Manufacturing
LIMS
SAP
Preventive Maintenance
Safety
LEAN
Microsoft Office
Peer Training
CGMP
PH/Conductivity
Chromatography
Micropipettes
CIP/SIP
Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor/Biomass
Johnson - Yokogawa Meter Model 402
Fermentation
Cell Culture
Mettler Toledo Scale
Inoculation

Timeline

Logistics and Administration

Massachusetts Air National Guard
11.2025 - CurrentRead More

Manufacturing Technician III (Team Lead)

Abbvie Bioresearch Center
01.2019 - CurrentRead More

Merchandiser Support

Selector Imperial
01.2018 - 01.2019Read More

Inventory Control Representative

Melcom Logistics
01.2013 - 01.2018Read More

Pope John Senior High School

High School Diploma
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University of Education

Bachelor of Arts from Music
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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy And Health Sciences

Master of Science from Regulatory Affairs And Health Policy
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Fort Hays State University

Bachelor of Arts from Performing Arts Music
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DESMOND ERNEST CHEETHAM