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Latasha Lee

Raleigh,NC

Summary

QUALITY DRIVEN Manufacturing Lead with extensive experience in Gene therapy, Quality, environmental monitoring, mammalian cell culture manufacturing and start up validation processes in the Pharmaceutical Industry. Eager to take on new challenges and utilize strong education and background to contribute to the overall quality, success of the company and building a strong team.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Parenteral Filling

Eli Lilly
Durham, North Carolina
07.2023 - Current
  • Orchestrated knowledge-sharing sessions, enhancing team understanding of industry standards.
  • Advised project teams, providing subject matter expertise to support product development.
  • Reviewed and updated documentation to ensure compliance with requirements
  • Mentored junior staff, improving their professional skills and expertise.
  • Drive continuous improvement
  • Provide leadership on shop floor
  • PMX, Darwin

Sr. Manufacturing Support Specialist

KBI BioPharma
04.2021 - 06.2023
  • Determined training objectives and monitor team performance to refine training methods and content
  • Planned, scheduled, and supported daily Media/Buffer Prep, Weigh/Dispense production tasks to ensure schedule adherence while maintaining successful and GMP compliant execution with bioreactors/SUMS
  • Facilitated additional manufacturing activities and process support with other manufacturing groups, MS&T, QA, Maintenance and Engineering
  • Ensured timely execution and review of batch documentation and logbooks, initiation of deviations
  • Supervised, coached, mentored, and trained 8-10 team members
  • Managed shift transitions by coordinating with team members for effective handover of responsibilities
  • Ensure staff maintain high level of compliance to procedures and quality expectations
  • Root Cause analysis/troubleshooting skills/Manufacturing Floor support
  • Batch record reviews/Deviations/In-process support
  • Ensure equipment and manufacturing facilities remain in working order by overseeing production technician maintenance, cleaning, and ensuring timely submission of work orders for facility and equipment maintenance and repair per Blue Mountain maintenance system
  • Author, train, review manufacturing procedures
  • Utilized electronic batch records such as MODA, ASCTrac for material movement
  • Collected samples according to established procedures to ensure quality control standards

Aseptic Manufacturing Lead, SEQIRUS, MANUFACTURING LEAD

HOLLY SPRINGS
01.2020 - 05.2021
  • Led large-scale projects focused on operational excellence and safety enhancements
  • Recognize issues and effectively solve major atypical process issues
  • Root cause analysis/troubleshooting
  • Author/Revise SOPs and BPRs
  • Knowledge of process automation systems and advanced user of electronic business systems (PAS, BAS, PLCs, LIMS, SAP, Live Link)
  • Handle biologically and chemically hazardous goods
  • EM Monitoring and Submit Samples via GLIMS
  • Prepared and steamed vessels for product transfers following strict sterilization procedures.
  • Operate, set up and break down Filler/Isolator
  • Initiate CIP/SIP in Delta V
  • Collaborated Parts Wash/Autoclave activities to ensure sterility of components
  • Ordered and staged materials and bill of materials for efficient production processes.
  • Delegate task and provide subject matter guidance to team members with problem solving and teamwork
  • Performed Hand-Off/Tier during shift changeover
  • Create Triage for deviations
  • Coordinate qualification and validation activities with maintenance/MS&T/Quality
  • Coordinate equipment, training, and personnel resources on daily basis
  • Served as a qualified trainer, providing guidance and instruction to team members on operational procedures.

Bio-Process Technician

Merck & CO
12.2012 - 07.2019
  • SME in Analytical, mammalian cell culture manufacturing, Dilutions, Cell Counts and Sampling, providing leadership to new employees, inventory maintenance, and equipment management
  • Reviewed batch records, managed CAPAs, and authored deviations to ensure compliance and quality standards
  • PSF-Pooling, Sonification and Filtration using skids, Filtered Cells/Harvested, Shell Freezing
  • Performed clarification of viral bulk to remove impurities.
  • SWS (Aseptic Manipulation) Seeding of Virus
  • Sampling (Aseptic Manipulation) performed can drops, pump finished product into cans for transfer to shell freezing
  • Monitored shell freezer temps, status, prepped cans for transfer
  • Conducted environmental monitoring to assess contamination levels in production areas.
  • Cross-train and Trained new employees
  • Maintained inventory using SAP, conducted material decontamination, and facilitated transfer processes

Process Technician/Media Fill Operator

BioMerieux
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Media filling/ Formulation
  • Autoclave
  • Filling
  • Managed warehouse operations for efficient inventory control and distribution.

Compression Operator

Sandoz Pharmaceuticals
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Operated compression equipment to produce high-quality tablets in alignment with production targets
  • Executed SOPs and GMP guidelines to ensure compliance and quality control in production processes
  • Developed formulations to meet product specifications and enhance performance
  • Executed coating processes to ensure optimal product quality and compliance

Manufacturing/Process Technician

Purdue Pharmaceuticals
01.2008 - 01.2009

Executed SME manufacturing processes

Conducted quality review of batch records to ensure compliance and accuracy

Provided in-process support during production

Dose Packaging Operator

GlaxoSmithKline- Solid, MDPI
01.2005 - 01.2008

Solid Dose

Quality Control Technician

Pharmanetics
01.1998 - 03.2004
  • Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
  • Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
  • Performed tests and inspections to conform to established standards.
  • Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
  • Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
  • Developed and implemented procedures to meet product quality standards.
  • Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
  • Led root cause analysis to identify issues and propose targeted solutions.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Capella University
Minnesota
05-2027

HS Diploma -

Southern Nash High School
Bailey, NC
01-1995

Skills

  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Open/Closed Aseptic
  • SAP/ASCTrac /Handel
  • LIMS/GLIMS
  • MES/MODA/PMX
  • DeltaV/E-Beam/Track Wise
  • Analytical
  • Microscopes
  • Pipetting
  • Vi-Cell Analyzers
  • Thaw Baths
  • Bioreactors
  • Upstream/Downstream/Support
  • Isolator/Filling/Robotics
  • CIP/SIP
  • Media Fill/Buffer Prep
  • Cell Culture/Cell Counts
  • Micro/Macroscopic Observations
  • Shell Freezing
  • Video Conferencing
  • Operations Management
  • Batch Record review
  • Shop Floor /Manufacturing Support
  • Policy Development
  • Continuous Improvement Planning
  • Corrective Actions
  • Quality Control Guidelines
  • Root Cause Failure Investigation

Certification

Licensed Notary Public

Licensed Cosmetologist

CNA I

CPR & First Aid Certification

Timeline

Lead Parenteral Filling

Eli Lilly
07.2023 - Current

Sr. Manufacturing Support Specialist

KBI BioPharma
04.2021 - 06.2023

Aseptic Manufacturing Lead, SEQIRUS, MANUFACTURING LEAD

HOLLY SPRINGS
01.2020 - 05.2021

Bio-Process Technician

Merck & CO
12.2012 - 07.2019

Process Technician/Media Fill Operator

BioMerieux
01.2011 - 01.2012

Compression Operator

Sandoz Pharmaceuticals
01.2009 - 01.2011

Manufacturing/Process Technician

Purdue Pharmaceuticals
01.2008 - 01.2009

Dose Packaging Operator

GlaxoSmithKline- Solid, MDPI
01.2005 - 01.2008

Quality Control Technician

Pharmanetics
01.1998 - 03.2004

Bachelor of Science -

Capella University

HS Diploma -

Southern Nash High School
Latasha Lee