Jalon Nix
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
8 year Army veteran with Manufacturing and Bio Pharma manufacturing experience. I bring dedication and quality services to achieve company goals and vision.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemical Operator
Syensqo
Winder, GA
08.2022 - Current
- Stored, retrieved, mixed, and monitored chemicals used in production process.
- Modified controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed, and flow of liquids and gases while monitoring outcomes and promoting successful processing.
- Operated chemical processing equipment successfully while adhering to company standards.
- Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals.
- Produced batch sheets and completed batch records using SAP.
Manufacturing Technician II
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Grand Island, NY
7 2017 - 4 2018
- Thaws, filters and heats/activates Liquid Sera using manufacturing equipment
- Maintains product test protocols to maintain compliance with USDA standards
- Operate processing and packaging equipment to manufacture cell culture media. Equipment includes mixers, mills, blenders, pumps, filtration systems, and packaging equipment.
- Weigh, measure and check raw materials with assistance of computer interface to assure batches manufactured contain proper materials and quantities.
- Calibrate/operate semi-automated and automated manufacturing equipment.
- Perform in-process sampling and testing to assure batches meet specification.
- Follow all safe practices and SOP’s.
- Complete and maintain Quality Records in compliance with regulatory requirements, cGMP’s and standard operating procedures.
- Maintain equipment and rooms in proper operating condition and proper cleanliness requirements.
- Perform activities in a controlled environment up to and including classified clean room conditions.
Manufacturing Technician II
Vero Biotech
Atlanta, GA
10.2020 - 08.2022
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Developed and implemented process improvement initiatives to maximize productivity.
- N2O4 production and filing for Nitric Oxide breathing treatments.
- Maintained batch records for FDA compliance.
Multichannel Transmisions Systems Operator
New York Army National Guard
Buffalo, NY
10.2017 - 10.2020
General Factory
International Paper
Buffalo, NY/ Lithonia GA
9 2018 - 09.2020
- Production Machine Setup (WARD)
- Accurately reads tape measures, gauges, and other test equipment
- Utilizing basic shop math, inspecting, counting and stacking product, accurately completing quality and administrative documents, and following directions
- Effectively assist in running finishing machine to achieve plant goals, including working safely,maintaining/improving productivity according to established methods and goals.
- Securing raw materials
- Participating in crew meetings, reducing waste, actively participating in team problem solving processes, and maintaining quality standards
Aseptic Control Operator
Fresenius Kabi USA LLC
Grand Island, NY
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Cleaning, changeover, setup, startup, operation, and breakdown of filling lines.
- Use of proper aseptic technique at all times while working in aseptic areas.
- Documenting work accurately and in a timely manner
- Minor maintenance of filling lines.
- Routine cleaning of filling lines and other clean rooms.
- Unloading sterilizers and ovens.
- Adhere to SOP’s, cGMP’s and Safety Requirements.
Multichannel Transmissions Systems Operator
U.S Army
Fort Drum NY
09.2009 - 07.2017
- Established and maintained field communication operations.
- Trouble shooting to isolate and identify signal flow issues and malfunctions of communications equipment.
- Surveyed and analyzed terrain to determine optimum equipment placement and use.
- Trained in safety procedures of proper equipment set-up.
- Communicated urgent orders and directions to team of 6 personnel.
- Reviewed disciplinary and other adverse actions and made recommendations.
- IMO for Commanding General and Command Staff of the 10th Mountain Division.
- Accounted for more than $1 million in deployable and installation equipment.
- Operated and maintained field communications equipment.
- Conducted monthly and annual inventories for inventory totaling $2 million +.
- Prepared daily, weekly and monthly situational reports for higher headquarters.
- Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $1 million.
- Performed as a fire team member during situational training exercises and all infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Tracked the personal and professional development of soldiers and provided mentorship to promote growth and alignment with core Army values.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NYCurrent
Multichannel Transmissions Systems Operator - Communications
U.S Army Signal School
Fort Gordon, GA2010
High School Diploma -
Grayson High School
Loganville, GA2007
Skills
- Secret Security Clearance
- Troubleshooting
- Product testing
- Help Desk
- 15/30 meter antenna masts
- High Capacity Line-of-Site Radios (Band I/III)
- Fiber Optic modems
- TDMA modems
- FDMA modems
- Satellite Tactical Terminal Ka/Ku bandband
- CIP/ SIP operations
- Pumps and Valves (Filtration SKID)
- Manual Valve Cleaning (Filtration Skid)
- Aseptic Pharmaceutical Filling
- Grade A/ ISO 5 Clean Room Gown Qualified
- Aseptic Technique
- Sterile closed manifold Filling
- Component Prep (Filling)
- Raw Material Dispensing
- Electronic Batch Records
- Finishing/ Packaging (Buffers/WFI)
- Steris Washers
- 5S
- Take 5 Safety
- Ward Rotary Die Cutter operations
- Cutting Die set up
- Print Die set up
- Printer/Ink set up
- Stacker Operation
- Team leadership
- User interface understanding
- Materials preparation
- LOTO energy control
Accomplishments
- Overseas Service Ribbon- 2013
- Army Achievement Medal- 2011
- Army Good Conduct Medal- 2012/2015
- Certificate of Achievement- 2016
- Army Service Ribbon- 2009
- National Defense Service Medal- 2009
- Global War on Terrorism service medal- 2009
Timeline
Chemical Operator
Syensqo
08.2022 - Current
Manufacturing Technician II
Vero Biotech
10.2020 - 08.2022
Aseptic Control Operator
Fresenius Kabi USA LLC
04.2018 - 09.2018
Multichannel Transmisions Systems Operator
New York Army National Guard
10.2017 - 10.2020
Multichannel Transmissions Systems Operator
U.S Army
09.2009 - 07.2017
Manufacturing Technician II
Thermo Fisher Scientific
7 2017 - 4 2018
General Factory
International Paper
9 2018 - 09.2020
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Erie Community College
Multichannel Transmissions Systems Operator - Communications
U.S Army Signal School
High School Diploma -
Grayson High School