MAHIQUEL BATISTA

Manufacturing Associate

Bristol Myers Squibb

Summit, NJ

08.2022 - 03.2024

Join the manufacturing operations team in charge of producing autologous CAR-T products for clinical and commercial purposes within a meticulously regulated cGMP cleanroom setting.
Perform set-up and operation of equipment to support production of blood component lots through cell culture, harvest, and cryopreservation.
Weighs and measures in-process materials to ensure proper quantities are added/removed.
Adheres to the production schedule ensuring on-time, internal production logistics.
Ensure precise completion of documentation in SOPs, logbooks, and other GMP-related documents.
Perform all tasks in a manner consistent with site safety policies, quality systems, and GMP requirements.
Cleaned and prepared lab equipment for solutions, specimens and samples.
Kept lab space and equipment clean to prevent contamination with hazardous substances.
Performed routine checks on sensitive lab equipment to achieve consistent and high-performing functionality.
Communicated with co-workers to improve unit production.
Adhered to current good manufacturing practices to support proper design, monitoring and control of manufacturing processes.
Collected and labeled samples according to laboratory specifications.
Supervised cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment to prevent errors and breakdowns.
Wear the appropriate PPE when working in manufacturing and other hazardous working environments
Performed equipment maintenance and calibrations to drive accurate measurements and production of quality products.
Ensure materials are clean and available for production.
Escalated manufacturing issues to management and quality assurance to identify solutions.