Melissa Snowden
Weymouth,MA
Summary
Detail-oriented and hard-working operator with 4 years of experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical positions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manufacturing Technician
Sanofi
Framingham, MA
09.2025 - Current
- Conducted Downstream Purification operations for two drug products, working with SUT (single-use technology) items, purification skids, nanofiltration, and other equipment used in the process.
- Adhered to safety protocols and quality standards in all manufacturing processes.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and implemented corrective actions.
- Collaborated with team members and other departments to ensure workflow efficiency.
Manufacturing Associate/Team Leader
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Chelsea, MA
09.2023 - 09.2025
- Operate industrial spray drying equipment and other manufacturing equipment units such as autoclaves, parts washers, and filter integrity testing machinery. Monitor production parameters on an HMI and make adjustments and conduct needed tasks as necessary during the batching process.
- Ramp up and ramp down spray dryer production for each batch and complete COP cleanings of parts used and ready everything for the next production batch. Document, verify and review activities in GMP regulation logbooks and batch records. Assemble, disassemble, setup, and conduct CIP procedures on spray dryer equipment and IBCs used in production.
- Follow SOPs, OJT, gowning, and safety requirements. Follow GMP and GDP regulations. Maintain clear communication with team and other departments, including composing shift notes at the end of the day and attending meetings.
- Act as a team lead to guide and direct the team.
Senior Manufacturing Technician
Sanofi
Framingham, MA
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Processed equipment parts and batched cell media used for biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Created and executed electronic batch records via PAS-X MES; also utilized paper logbook records.
- Operated autoclaves, scales, industrial parts washers, CIP/COP, conductivity and pH meters, media batching, sampling, aseptic technique, visual inspection, equipment assembly, batching caustic solutions/soak tanks, and filter integrity testing.
- Followed SOPs, gowning, and safety requirements. Communicated with other departments such as QA and facilities. Conducted monthly and special manufacturing equipment disinfections.
Supervisor
Cleanroom Facility Services
Framingham, MA
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Trained and managed a crew for the process of nightly aseptic technique disinfections and GDP-adhered logbook documentation in a biopharmaceutical manufacturing controlled environment (Sanofi Framingham).
- Ensured completion of disinfection procedure, activity documentation, overseeing document corrections, document review, action notice special disinfection execution and documentation. Communicated with other departments.
- Followed SOPs. Gowning procedure. Participated in Sanofi iLearn learning modules.
Education
Associate of Science - Biology
Quincy College
Quincy, MA05-2023
Associate of Science - Healthcare Administration
Quincy College
Quincy, MA05-2019
Skills
Fast Learner; Retains Information Well
Attention to Detail
Interpersonal and Writing Skills
Ability to Work Independently or as a Team Player
Hard-Working and Reliable
Experience in supervising a team
Computer literate/MS Office
GMP and GDP Experience
Timeline
Senior Manufacturing Technician
Sanofi
09.2025 - Current
Manufacturing Associate/Team Leader
Catalent Pharma Solutions
09.2023 - 09.2025
Senior Manufacturing Technician
Sanofi
03.2022 - 09.2023
Supervisor
Cleanroom Facility Services
07.2019 - 03.2022
Associate of Science - Biology
Quincy College
Associate of Science - Healthcare Administration
Quincy College