Expert Media prep Technician with great aseptic technique and knowledge of the pharmaceutical CAR-T cell therapy. Resolves faults by troubleshooting, diagnosing and fixing diverse problems. Adapts easily to challenges of each work assignment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Media Prep Technician
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Morris Plains, NJ
08.2023 - Current
Responsible for the preparation, production of media to support cell processing production schedule.
Ability to gown aseptically and work in a clean room environment (ISO 8, 7 and ISO 5) areas for extended periods of time.
Knowledgeable in the use of production related IT systems such as SAP and MES
Assist on Deviation Investigations and Inspections • Participation in assigned qualification/ validation activities
Aseptic Technician - Media Prep
ImprimisRX
Roxbury Township, NJ
08.2021 - 07.2023
Performed functional and quality testing on products and subassemblies, as well as troubleshooting issues with equipment, devices, and products
Aseptic Gown Qualified to work under ISO 5 and 7 and conditions.
Became a Subject Matter Expert. Responsible for training new employees, spear heading projects from scientist and engineers.
Performed daily cleaning and sanitizing of all equipment used in the aseptic production process.
Developed Standard Operating Procedures for new processes or existing processes requiring updates due to changes in technology or regulatory requirements.
Assisted with media fills for validation purposes.
Diagnostic Technician
Roche Molecular Systems Inc
Branchburg, NJ
06.2020 - 08.2021
Was in charge of operating machinery in order to locate sources of product defects and identify equipment malfunctions
Analyzed technical drawings and manufacturer's instructions to troubleshoot problems in functional and control systems
Gathered and organized test data in preparation for the creation and analysis of reports.
Production Assistant
Zimmer Biomet T M T
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
02.2018 - 05.2020
Was in charge of storing, retrieving, mixing, and monitoring chemicals used in the manufacturing process
Operated Chemical Vaporization reactors safely and efficiently on a team of 50 employees
Worked on chemical manufacturing equipment, performing general and daily preventative maintenance.
Tablet Press Operator
Leading Pharma
Fairfield, NJ
04.2014 - 01.2018
Maintained optimal production schedules by operating Tablet compression and encapsulating machinery
Inspected tablets, capsules and compared it to industry standards to meet regulatory requirements
Identified maintenance needs and delegated repairs to qualified workers.
Education
BioMedical Engineering - Bachelor of Science -
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ
05-2026
Engineering Science- Associate of Applied Science -
County College of Morris
Randolph, NJ
01.2021
Timeline
Media Prep Technician
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
08.2023 - Current
Aseptic Technician - Media Prep
ImprimisRX
08.2021 - 07.2023
Diagnostic Technician
Roche Molecular Systems Inc
06.2020 - 08.2021
Production Assistant
Zimmer Biomet T M T
02.2018 - 05.2020
Tablet Press Operator
Leading Pharma
04.2014 - 01.2018
BioMedical Engineering - Bachelor of Science -
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Engineering Science- Associate of Applied Science -
Product Strategy – General Management Rotation, Immunology at Novartis PharmaceuticalsProduct Strategy – General Management Rotation, Immunology at Novartis Pharmaceuticals