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Keegan January

Granite Falls,NC

Summary

Skilled plasma processor/preparations technician demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure. Methodically working in an everchanging/progressing environment, I have significantly improved organization and efficiency in all positions I have been a part of. My expertise in aseptic techniques and strong communication and leadershipskills have been pivotal in training peers and enhancing operational workflows.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Processing Lab Lead

Kedrion Biopharma Inc
Hickory, NC
09.2024 - Current

Operating under the same qualifications as plasma processor with additional roles as follows:

  • Planning and creating scheduling for all lab employees.
  • Maintaining freezer maintenance.
  • Cross training screeners and phlebotomists and assisting employees to become lab qualified per SOP.
  • Supporting other areas as needed.
  • Identifying processing issues and providing solutions.
  • Evaluating procedures and improving upon lab procedures to assist with better efficiency.
  • Delegating tasks as needed among plasma processors.

Preparations Technician

Exela Pharma Sciences
Lenoir, NC
05.2023 - 11.2024
  • Cut and assembled tubing manifolds and assemblies according to SOP schematics for product filling.
  • Measured, mixed, and filtered raw cleaning chemical components according to SOP guidelines while ensuring complete and accurate documentation.
  • Loaded and operated autoclave for product terminal sterilization while maintaining accurate and concurrent documentation of cycles.
  • Planned/lead all daily activities efficiently while providing clear and accurate documentation and instruction based on ever changing production needs.
  • Pulled samples from each product batch for laboratory testing and coordinated email confirmations for shipment.
  • Packaged/palletized completed terminally sterilized products for shipment.
  • Trained in aseptic gowning procedures/aseptic product handling techniques.
  • Donned A-5 PPE into clean room environments while adhering to proper clean room behavior/guidelines while unloading autoclaved parts/materials.
  • Monitored and alerted management to issues/potential product impactful events.
  • Maintained inventory records for tubing assembly supplies/fluid pathway components.

Plasma Processor/Area Expert

Kedrion Biopharma
Hickory, NC
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Obtained samples from plasma bottles while ensuring that all standard operating procedures were followed and time limits were not exceeded before review by quality assurance.
  • Packed plasma bottles into cases for freezer storage/organization while waiting for confirmatory testing to be completed.
  • Consolidated cases of fully tested/released plasma in preparation for shipment.
  • Culled reactive units/wasted unsuitable units per SOP/processing guidelines.
  • Operated centrifuge to obtain serum samples from blood while ensuring that the samples are were of suitable color/passing lipemic indicator testing.
  • Trained new employees on lab procedures and processing per proper SOP/cGMP guidelines.
  • Maintained freezer cleanliness, organization, and maintenance.
  • Checked donor profiles to ensure correct samples had been ordered according to appropriate program.
  • Assisted in staging of consolidated product for shipment.

Education

Music Education -

Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina

Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant

Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute
Hudson, North Carolina
11-2015

High School Diploma - undefined

South Caldwell High School
Hudson, North Carolina
05-2012

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Communication
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Processing Lab Lead

Kedrion Biopharma Inc
09.2024 - Current

Preparations Technician

Exela Pharma Sciences
05.2023 - 11.2024

Plasma Processor/Area Expert

Kedrion Biopharma
08.2021 - 05.2023

Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant

Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute

High School Diploma - undefined

South Caldwell High School

Music Education -

Appalachian State University