Leslie Macias
Bellflower,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, proficient at following rules and regulations, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cell Therapy Specialist I+
Kite Pharma
Santa Monica
10.2022 - Current
- Provided direct support in manufacturing of clinical products
- Provided technical advice regarding best practices for conducting research studies.
- Executed cell culture techniques such as aseptic technique, media preparation, cryopreservation, and thawing of cells.
- Managed inventory levels of laboratory supplies by tracking usage and ordering new materials when needed.
- Calibrated analytical instruments according to established protocols prior to use in experiments.
- Intensive training of proper aseptic handling of cellular products
- Microbial Sampling (Active, Non-Viable Sampling, and Surface sampling)
- Trained on many different equipments for processing of different pipelines
Volunteer
PIH Health Hospital Downey
Downey, CA
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided assistance to staff in the daily operations of the organization.
- Organized patient rooms, restocked supplies, and tidied up common areas.
- Monitored visitor access to patient rooms to ensure privacy regulations were followed.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
California State University, Long Beach
05.2022
Associate in Liberal Arts: Math and Science -
Cypress College
08.2019
Skills
- Excellent in a team environment
- Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) & Good Documentation Practice (GDP)
- Laboratory Background (gowning, aseptic technique, cleanroom, safety rules)
- Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish)
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Adheres to all policies, procedures, and rules of decorum
- Excellent communication skills
- Adaptability
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Work Ethic
- Proficient in the use of manufacturing equipment
Projects
- Performed first in human study for clinical pipeline
- Gathered data to integrate a better time schedule for Cell Therapy Specialists
- Facilitated processing by integrating cleanroom equipment such as mice for nucleocounters, and new bigger trays for new bigger processes.
References
Mohammed Rubel - Manufacturing Supervisor
- Mohammed.Rubel@gilead.com
- (818) 284-2036
Chineche DeLaRosa - Manager for Technical Training
- Chineche.delarosa1@gilead.com
- (213) 598-6777
Jeff Ma - Sr. Manager, Manufacturing
- poohma@gmail.com
- (310) 266-6903
Timeline
Cell Therapy Specialist I+
Kite Pharma
10.2022 - Current
Volunteer
PIH Health Hospital Downey
03.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science -
California State University, Long Beach
Associate in Liberal Arts: Math and Science -
Cypress College