Kacey E Rice
Norman,OK
Summary
Hardworking Manufacturing Associate III offering 3+ years supporting and leading manufacturing needs. Successful working in challenging environments, maintaining safety and compliance, and exceeding client expectations. Excellent history of working well with other team members and achieving goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Associate III
Cytovance Biologics
03.2020 - Current
- Worked primarily on the growth and purification of microbial cultures
- Lead processes by delegating tasks and ensuring protocols are followed
- Engage in continuous improvement initiatives with production managers
- Provided support to coordinate strategies to cross-functional teams to ensure process success
- Troubleshooted a multitude of problems as they arise, as well as determined root cause analysis and performed preventive measures
- Worked in clean rooms up to ISO level 5; aseptic and gowning qualifications
- Equipment experience includes bioreactors (single-use and stainless steel), homogenizers, disk stack centrifuges, autoclaves, biosafety cabinets, process software, etc.
- Created, maintained, and reviewed batch records, standard operating procedures, and various other sensitive documentation
- Ensured all documentation, materials, equipment, and documentation remained in FDA compliance
- Designed and implemented training documents and procedures
- Performed continuous quality assurance checks to maintain proper product specifications
- Received two promotions to date.
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Used leadership skills to direct and maintain a steady workflow and stable environment
- Worked with team members to improve performance and implement training updates
- Maintained clear communication through organized cascade trees
- Maintained and regulated inventory management procedures
- Managed teams of two to twelve people at a time
- Created a new system of organization and storing materials that was streamlined to increase efficiency
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Oklahoma
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
- Collaborated with others in team-based environment to identify key findings from data analysis.
- Environmental bacterial isolation and identification
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology, Chemistry and Biotechnology
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
Norman, OK2019
Skills
- CPR and First Aid certifications
- Microsoft Office proficient
- Lean Six Sigma Certification
- Critical Thinking
- Validation Protocols
- Environmental Compliance
- Customer Satisfaction
- Reading Comprehension
Websites
Timeline
Manufacturing Associate III
Cytovance Biologics
03.2020 - Current
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
01.2017 - 01.2019
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Oklahoma
08.2016 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology, Chemistry and Biotechnology
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
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