McKenna Ethier
Albany
Summary
Technical training professional with solid experience in developing and delivering comprehensive training programs. Expertise in instructional design, curriculum development, and technical documentation. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexibility with changing needs, ensuring reliable support and successful project outcomes. Proven ability to enhance team performance and drive impactful results through effective training methodologies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assoc. Technical Training Specialist, Technical Training
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Rensselaer, NY
03.2026 - Current
- Maintains a high level of technical knowledge across IOPS departments to effectively deliver training across a wide range of employee roles.
- Partners with wider Technical Training group to develop and maintain employee training plans for a wide range of job profiles.
- Organizes and schedules the training plan for IOPS new hires and organizes/delivers cross-training where applicable.
- Manages and processes the required documentation to monitor individual training progress, maintains accurate records, and provides routine recommendations upon the completion of the onboarding training program.
- Maintains space designated for trainings and is responsible for general maintenance of the area and coordinating any tasks with Facilities Management regarding equipment, utilities, preventive maintenance, etc.
- Leads or participates in projects and initiatives on behalf of the training program.
Lead Biotech Production Training Specialist III
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Rensselaer, NY
04.2023 - 03.2026
- Coordinates acquisition of materials, resources and equipment necessary to achieve training goals in a timely manner (ex. Cell Bank vial acquisition, raw materials).
- Proactively plans and maintains the lifecycle of materials used in Bulk drug production OJTs.
- Authored several comprehensive Workflows for the Forward 5 initiatives in Quality Control, streamlining processes and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Delivers Biotech Production Specialist training and provides individual assessment on the performance of each Biotech Production Specialist’s aptitudes prior to deployment into active cGMP production facilities.
- Organizes and schedules the training plan for newly hired BPSs and organizes cross-training for existing BPSs.
- Processes necessary documentation to track individual’s training progress and maintains records.
- Maintains space designated for Biotech Production Specialist training and is responsible for general maintenance of the area and coordinating any tasks with Facilities Management regarding equipment, utilities, preventive maintenance, etc.
- Delivers retraining to Biotech Production Specialists, when applicable, as a corrective action.
Biotech Production Specialist, Manufacturing
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Rensselaer, NY
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Supported the successful technology transfer of REGN9533 by developing detailed product-specific Manufacturing Records, Batch Sheets, and production schedules, ensuring seamless communication through transmittals.
- Assisted a Perfusion Project in collaboration with PMPD, evaluating and optimizing continuous batch processes as an alternative to traditional fed-batch methods, driving innovation in production efficiency.
- Assisted and/or contributed all areas of production as needed.
- Maintained all aspects of biotech production activities related to cell culture.
- Reviewed, edited, completed and revised completed batch records, logbooks and SOPs in accordance with cGMP standards and compliant with written procedure.
Optometric Technician
Sterling Optical
Clifton Park, NY
10.2019 - 09.2021
- Managed administrative tasks, including filing paperwork, processing insurance claims, and maintaining organized records to support office operations.
- Conducted pre-screening assessments for patients prior to exams, ensuring accurate data collection and accurate exam preparation.
- Coordinated material acquisition for laboratory operations, ensuring timely procurement and accurate placement of patient script orders with vendors to meet clinical needs.
- Facilitated the acquisition and evaluation of new technologies from vendors, contributing to improving operational efficiency and service offerings.
Education
B.S. - Biology
University at Albany
Albany, NY05-2019
Skills
- Virtual training
- E-learning development
- Content development
- Training delivery
- Performance assessment
- Inventory tracking
- Supply chain management
Timeline
Assoc. Technical Training Specialist, Technical Training
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
03.2026 - Current
Lead Biotech Production Training Specialist III
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
04.2023 - 03.2026
Biotech Production Specialist, Manufacturing
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
09.2021 - 04.2023
Optometric Technician
Sterling Optical
10.2019 - 09.2021
B.S. - Biology
University at Albany