Misty Carman
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Senior Quality Technician supporting aseptic processing and microbiological release testing for purified water systems and biologics production. Performs environmental monitoring and tests 10-25 samples per month for sterility, endotoxin testing, bioburden testing, and related assay work while training 2–4 coworkers on aseptic techniques and method-specific procedures. Strengthens batch quality by maintaining cGMP and USDA standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Quality Technician
Merck
DeSoto, KS
12.2017 - Current
- Environmental monitoring of steam and water sampling for purified water system
- Bioburden testing
- Sterility testing
- Endotoxin testing
- Inactivation testing
- ELISA testing
- Residual formaldehyde testing
- Trained coworkers on aseptic techniques and testing methods for bioburden, endotoxin, inactivation, and residual formaldehyde, enhancing lab compliance and safety.
Lab Technician
Merck Animal Health
De Soto, KS
11.2016 - 12.2017
- Performed washing procedures on gram-negative bacteria to eliminate endotoxin contamination.
- Facilitated support for downstream personnel to enhance operational efficiency.
- Conducted integrity tests on filters to ensure optimal performance standards.
JDE Coordinator
Ceva Biomune
Lenexa, KS
04.2013 - 09.2016
- Provided assistance to JDE users to resolve issues and enhance system utilization.
- Assisted in managing yearly budget and inventory processes to ensure alignment with operational needs.
Marek's Team Lead
Ceva Biomune
11.2012 - 04.2013
- Trained and supervised 10-15 lab technicians in sterile procedures, ensuring compliance and quality standards.
- Analyzed morphology and counted cells to prepare final product accurately.
- Verified production paperwork for accuracy before submission to QA, reducing errors in final documentation.
Lab Tech II
Ceva Biomune
10.2009 - 11.2012
- Worked in sterile core for production of Marek's vaccine.
- Monitored and maintained live cell cultures for production of viral products, contributing to quality outcomes.
- Conducted calculations for planting, inoculating, and batching to support efficient production processes.
- Performed calculations for planting, inoculating, and batching.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, COSkills
- Aseptic technique
- Aseptic processing
- Microbiological techniques
- Sterility testing
- Endotoxin testing
- CGMP/USDA environment
- Environmental monitoring
- Bioburden testing
- Quality documentation
- Deviation investigation
- CAPA documentation
Accomplishments
Helped qualify the new purified water systems by performing endotoxin and bioburden tests on provided samples.
Attended a train the trainer class for aseptic techniques.
Timeline
Senior Quality Technician
Merck
12.2017 - Current
Lab Technician
Merck Animal Health
11.2016 - 12.2017
JDE Coordinator
Ceva Biomune
04.2013 - 09.2016
Marek's Team Lead
Ceva Biomune
11.2012 - 04.2013
Lab Tech II
Ceva Biomune
10.2009 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Colorado State University