Michael West Jr
NJ
Summary
Well-qualified laboratory/Manufacturing professional with 10+ years of experience able to take samples and process specimens for shipment to off-site laboratories or in-house testing. Knowledgeable of blood collection procedures. Well-versed in CAPA, GMP/GXP, FDA regulated settings and all aspects of laboratory/Manufacturing operations, including sample preparation and equipment maintenance. Adept at following compliance standards with the collection and processing of biological specimens.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Associate
Bristol Myers Squibb
Summit, NJ
09.2021 - Current
- Manufactures human blood derived components per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in a controlled, cGMP cleanroom environment (ISO 5/7) under the supervision of manufacturing management while adhering to FDA regulatory requirements.
- Prepared and assembled materials and set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment, devices or products.
- Kept production logs and maintained job material inventory.
- Collaborated with team members to promptly accomplish tasks and meet deadlines.
- Inspected materials used in deliverable products and determined suitability based on shelf-life.
- Used hand tools, power tools and measurement devices to perform production operations.
- Wrote thorough reports detailing production quality findings and proposed recommendations.
- Practiced safe and hazard-free work environments in line with company standards.
- Supported production quality standards by regularly testing and verifying production processes.
Specimen Handler
BioReference Laboratories Inc.
Elmwood Park, NJ
04.2009 - 10.2020
- Aliquot samples
- Ran automated analyzer.
- Prepared buffers, reagents, stock solutions and other elements of chemical analysis as appropriate in support of operations by other laboratory analysts.
- Cleaned and sanitized sensitive laboratory areas, following standard procedures to protect against sample contamination and facilitate accurate test results.
- Prepared laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for tests, research, process for quality control.
- Promptly and efficiently distributed specimens to different facilities and labs.
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Followed laboratory SOP's for handling biological specimens.
- Knowledgeable on Microbiology, Hematology, Immunology, and Chemistry.
- Operated Roche Cobas 6000, Roche 8800 and Roche Cobas P512 and P612 equipment daily.
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
- Limited discrepancies by accurately handling, storing, transporting and submitting samples.
- Performed basic maintenance and repairs on laboratory equipment, hardware and testing apparatus, documenting service and calling for technicians when necessary.
Sergeant E-5 (Team Leader) Combat Engineer
US Army
08.2017 - 08.2023
- Completed numerous patrols of assigned areas within operations areas.
- Deployed to areas of civil unrest to provide security services to various fire and police departments and cities.
- Authored daily activity, incident, safety, repair and irregularity reports including equipment and property damage, theft, unauthorized presence or unusual occurrences.
- Enhanced emergency preparedness procedures, commanding oversight and maintenance of tactical plans, equipment and weapons.
- Lead Team of 5 overseeing an Entry Control Point, searching vehicles and personnel to gain entry onto restricted areas overseas.
- PMCS (Preventive Maintenance checks and services) Vehicles, Weapons and machinery.
- Delivered training based on individual soldier and overall squad requirements to promote combat readiness.
- Supervised visitation and checked all visitors for proper identification and contraband.
- Developed and maintained daily personnel accountability reports for 5-7 soldiers in remote and urban combat settings.
- Performed demolitions on enemy fortifications and obstacles.
- Cleared minefields by locating, marking and detonating explosive hazards safely.
- Provided guidance on proper use of explosives when conducting demolitions tasks.
- Used visual methods and mine detectors to identify and locate mines, effectively detonating enemy threats.
- Conducted ground reconnaissance and reported to leadership for strategic planning.
Education
High School Diploma -
Teaneck High School
Teaneck, NJ06.2008
Skills
- Understanding of cell culture, cryopreservation, purification, aseptic processing and lab technique
- Time management abilities
- Decision-Making
- Multitasking
- Team Collaboration
- Mathematical skills
- Technical writing capability
- Proficient in MS Office applications
Technical skills
- Veeva Vault
- MES infrastructure (Syncade/Cintrix)
- Compliance Wire/Success Factors
- Unicorn system
- Oracle
- NC-202 System
- Sepax C-Pro
- Cellometer K2
- Dynamag
- Multisizer 4e
- Xuri Bioreactor
- Controlled Rate Freezers
- Cryopod
Clearance/Certifications
- 'Secret' Security Clearance (EXP. 2027)
Timeline
Manufacturing Associate
Bristol Myers Squibb
09.2021 - Current
Sergeant E-5 (Team Leader) Combat Engineer
US Army
08.2017 - 08.2023
Specimen Handler
BioReference Laboratories Inc.
04.2009 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Teaneck High School