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Joseph Kitchen
Clinical Manufacturing Associate II
Edgewater,NJ
Summary
Experienced Staff Sergeant and Airborne Infantryman offering ten+ years of experience with United States Army. Solid communication, planning and problem-solving abilities. Outstanding team collaboration, leadership and organizational skills. Seasoned recruiting professional with forward-thinking, adaptable and detail-oriented approach to meeting employer requirements. Well-versed in sales/marketing and online recruiting techniques. Successful training, supervising and motivating high-performance recruitment teams. Highly-qualified Engineering Project Manager adept at collaborating with clients, team members and outside departments to complete work within deadlines and budget constraints. Expertise includes controlling costs, improving quality and building cohesive teams focused on performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Engineering Project Lead
Minaris Regenerative Medicine
Allendale, NJ
03.2022 - Current
- Implemented actions to mitigate risk by developing contingency and avoidance strategies.
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
- Led team of 5 associates through critical Regenerative Medicine engineering runs.
- Successfully lead 2 Engineering runs leading to medication going into clinical manufacturing.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Managed and motivated project teams to promote collaboration and keep members on-task and productive.
Clinical Manufacturing Associate
Minaris Regenerative Medicine
Allendale, NJ
05.2021 - Current
- Streamlined tasks in effort to provide easier and more efficient workflows for peers and colleagues.
- Maintained strict adherence to laboratory guidelines and regulations, verifying safety and protective procedures.
- Utilized extensive background knowledge and expertise in engineering methodologies to solve design problems according to schedule.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Operated and verified on six unique regenerative medicine processes leading to the manufacturing of life saving medications.
- Trained ten plus junior clinical manufacturing associates in the cleanroom on proper aseptic techniques, necessary equipment and GMP, GDP, GTP protocols.
US Army Recruiter
US Army
Urbandale, IA
05.2012 - 10.2015
- Educated job applicants of expected job tasks, compensation, and benefits as to set clear expectations.
- Created and maintained strong alliances with local colleges and trade schools to establish trusted relationship and continuous funnel of applicants.
- Completed background checks on potential hires.
- Coordinated full cycle recruiting efforts by generating requisitions, employing support personnel, sourcing candidates, and conducting background checks.
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
Airborne Infantryman
US Army Fort Drum
Fort Drum , NY
05.2005 - 04.2012
- Trained and instructed subordinates and supported units on physical fitness, hand to hand combat, language and cultural, leadership and professional advancement training.
- Developed and maintained unit's daily personnel accountability report for 30 soldiers.
- Maintained over $10,000,000 in equipment with no loss by using proper organization and strong leadership.
- Achieved highest marks on evaluations consistently over 10-year enlistment through outstanding job duty performance, volunteerism, and attention to detail.
- Performed multiple training operations in close quarters combat in simulation and live-fire exercises, earning Army Commendation Medal for outstanding performance.
- Managed 10 soldiers in combat operations and tactical guidance to ensure optimal productivity.
- Provided daily briefings to Infantry Soldiers on such topics as safety and risk assessments.
- Improved inventory control accuracies, ensuring proper maintenance of rifles, machine guns, mortars, and hand grenades.
- Enhanced emergency preparedness procedures, commanding oversight and maintenance of tactical plans, equipment, and weapons.
- Deployed to forward operating bases to accompany battle personnel on patrol, engagements, and scout missions to provide needed medical attention.
- Commanded more than 50-armed combat patrols in Iraq and Afghanistan on foot and in vehicles.
- Strengthened operational efficiencies, developing organization systems for records and reports.
- Ranger qualified
Autobody Repair Tech
Inner City Auto Body
Cleveland , Ohio
01.1998 - 05.2005
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Maintained inventory of repair supplies and ordered parts as needed.
- Performed routine automotive maintenance tasks, including oil changes, tire rotations and headlight/taillight installations.
- Completed necessary repairs and took vehicles for test drives to verify soundness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering, Minor in Mathematics
New York Institute of Technology
Manhattan, NY 01.2019 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Engineering
Suny Orange
Middletown, NY 08.2016 - 12.2018
Skills
Candidate pipeline management
Candidate and client relations
Pre-screening candidates
Safety training
Talent management
Training expertise
Maintaining equipment
Safety guidelines
Computer skills
Training coordination
Documentation and reporting
Performance improvements
Project management proficiency
Product development
Aseptic Technique
GMP, GDP, GTP
Cleanroom Technique
Software
Interests
Genetic Engineering and Cell Therapy
Music Theory
Hobbies
Avid guitar player. Mainly blues and grunge rock. Enjoy cooking and creating something interesting. Reading anything and Biology, Math, Physics, or Philosophy.
Timeline
Engineering Project Lead
Minaris Regenerative Medicine
03.2022 - Current
Clinical Manufacturing Associate
Minaris Regenerative Medicine
05.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering, Minor in Mathematics
New York Institute of Technology
01.2019 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Engineering
Suny Orange
08.2016 - 12.2018
US Army Recruiter
US Army
05.2012 - 10.2015
Airborne Infantryman
US Army Fort Drum
05.2005 - 04.2012
Autobody Repair Tech
Inner City Auto Body
01.1998 - 05.2005