Kristopher Lawrence
Houston
Summary
With a proven track record at Empower Pharma 503B, I excel in sterile manufacturing and compounding, demonstrating expertise in cleanroom operations and aseptic techniques. Renowned for exceptional teamwork and collaboration, I consistently ensure quality medication production, achieving “Gown Qualified” status and contributing to efficiency improvements.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Sterile Manufacturing Operator
Empower Pharma 503B
04.2024 - Current
- Performs sterile manufacturing in a cGMP cleanroom environment (ISO 5, ISO 7, ISO 8).
- Manufactures sterile products accurately and in compliance with master batch records while adhering to department specific SOPs.
- Utilizes appropriate aseptic technique when performing tasks within the cleanroom.
- Operates all fill-finish and ancillary manufacturing equipment in order to deliver quality medication.
- Maintains an ISO classified environment through rigorous cleaning and disinfecting of the cleanroom in accordance with approved procedures.
- Assists with sterilization of components used in the manufacturing process.
- Performs essential calculations and completes thorough documentation.
- Methodically prepares work area and supplies prior to manufacturing.
- Performs transfer of products from the cleanroom to the Inspection and Labeling team
- Becomes trained and qualified in the Sterile operation via internal training program.
- Performs ancillary tasks and duties that support the manufacturing process such as, but not limited to, autoclaving, bubble point testing, material preparation, inventory accounting, organization of components, and various LEAN manufacturing tasks (6S, GEMBA, Kaizen).
- Performs other duties and responsibilities within the department to ensure timely execution of the production schedule.
- Ensures all required hygienic practices and garbing are performed per company policy.
- Achieves “Gown Qualified” status within two attempts, allowing entry into the cleanroom.
- Observes and aids in coaching new hires on Sterile operations.
- Provides overtime support, as needed, to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
- Assist with special projects, as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Sterile Compounding Technician
Empower Pharmacy 503A
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Performs sterile compounding in an ISO classified cGMP environment.
- Performs all work in adherence to USP / regulations, cGMP, and department’s standard operating procedures.
- Utilizes aseptic technique when performing tasks within the clean room.
- Compounds sterile preparations accurately and in compliance with master formula worksheets.
- Performs compounding calculations and completes thorough documentation.
- Operates all manufacturing equipment to deliver quality medication.
- Maintains an ISO classified environment through rigorous cleaning and disinfecting of the cleanroom.
- Aids with sterilization of components used in the compounding process.
- Performs ancillary tasks and duties that support the compounding process such as bubble point testing, inventory accounting, autoclaving, and LEAN manufacturing tasks (Root Cause Analysis, 5S, GEMBA).
- Becomes trained and qualified in sterile operation via internal training program.
- Prepares work area and supplies thoroughly prior to compounding.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities within the department to ensure execution of the production schedule.
- Ensures cleansing and garbing is performed per company policy.
- Observes and teaches new hires sterile operations.
- Performs transfer of products to visual inspection.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with a team to achieve goals around safety, quality, and delivery.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician
Augusta University Medical Center
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Single Dispense - must prepare medications and/or IV for dispensing, select correct medication, correct strength, and correct form.
- Fill, label, and initial medication bag for a pharmacist verification.
- Bulk Dispense - Must fill multiple patient specific medications in accordance with department procedure.
- Transportation - bulk fill, first dose, and missing doses will be delivered securely to the appropriate units, while practicing appropriate procedure to ensure confidentiality for all patients.
- Missing Doses - upon request, must properly generate label, fill and have checked by a pharmacist, then dispense to the appropriate floor or unit.
- Product Preparation - must properly prepare, measure, count, medications including compound ointments, creams, oral solutions, oral solids, IV, etc.
- User - must be capable of accurately adding new users to the ADC system.
- Product - must properly load ADC with correct medications after medication is checked by a pharmacist. Monitor par levels and increase or decrease as needed.
- Reports - must be able to generate needed reports to fill, track, and identify/report all discrepancies.
- Minor Maintenance - must troubleshoot minor problems with ADC.
- Restock - must accurately fill medication, fluids and stock outs as needed.
- Recall - must assist the pharmacist and inventory specialist in retrieving recalled medications.
- Controlled Substances - Must follow all policies, procedures, and applicable laws with controlled substance medications.
- Aseptic technique - Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique including; proper hand washing and proper use of IV Room attire. Understand Joint Commission, hospital, and departmental policies and procedures. Must complete an aseptic technique competency to show compliance with USP standards, conducted by supervisor or Lead Pharmacy Technician.
- Small volume - Demonstrate knowledge of preparing small volume admixtures.
- Specialty solutions - Demonstrate knowledge of preparing epidural, intrathecal, intravenous, intramuscular, sterile syringes and chemotherapy (when applicable).
- Syringes - Demonstrate knowledge of preparing neonatal syringes (when applicable).
- Large volume - Demonstrate knowledge of preparing large volume solutions.
- Room cleaning - Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures regarding maintaining clean room environment.
- Safety and Compliance - Follows all safety and compliance standards for safely compounding medications. Always ensure that all requirements and procedures of United States Pharmacopeia [USP] are met.
- Repackaging and bar-coding medications - must accurately label all repackaged items per Georgia Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations.
- Properly provide customer service to customers and other healthcare professionals via in-person or virtual means.
- Process any charges: late charges, supplemental, OR charges, nuclear and exception report.
- Ordering supplies and obtaining purchase orders using the appropriate ordering system.
- Must be proficient in the distribution and accountability of Controlled Substance Medications.
- Code Carts / Kits - Must restock code carts and other kits returned to pharmacy according to departmental procedure and ensure required inspections are completed.
- Must perform monthly unit and pharmacy inspections and ensure that assigned pharmacy or medication area is clean including temperature and humidity monitoring.
- Must perform out date tracking on medications in various locations of the facility.
- Train and mentor pharmacy technicians under lead pharmacy technician.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA05.2019
Skills
- Clean Room Operations
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Batch Record Keeping
- Visual Inspection
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Chemical Handling
- TSHP Sterile Products IV Certified
- Pharmaceutical Compounding
- Aseptic Techniques
- Cleanroom Procedures
- Compound Formulation
- Time Management
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
- Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance
ISO standards
Lockout and tagout procedures
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k match4-day work weekCertification
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician April 22, 2022-April 30, 2026 Augusta, GA
- Licensed Georgia Pharmacy Technician September 3, 2023- June 30, 2025 Augusta, GA
- Licensed Texas Pharmacy Technician July 28,2023- July 31, 2025 Houston, TX
- Sterile Products (IV) Certification (TSHP) January 2024
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Sterile Manufacturing Operator
Empower Pharma 503B
04.2024 - Current
Sterile Compounding Technician
Empower Pharmacy 503A
02.2024 - 04.2024
Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician
Augusta University Medical Center
06.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
McNeese State University
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