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Morgan Walsh

Pleasanton,CA

Summary

Demonstrates strong work ethic and exceptional communication skills, effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals. Proven leader with a knack for identifying process gaps and spearheading improvement initiatives. Known for meticulous attention to detail and a positive workplace demeanor.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr QA Specialist II

Arsenal Biosciences
Hayward, California
06.2022 - Current

Provided on-site QA oversight for clinical manufacturing operations, including batch record review/compilation, media/buffer and raw material disposition, and validation support.

Executed QA review and approval of GMP documentation (batch records, Change Controls, Deviations, CAPAs, SOPs, and specifications).

Managed Quality Systems, including ownership of Change Controls, CAPAs, and Deviation investigations.

Developed, tracked, and analyzed Quality metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.

Supported regulatory inspections, internal audits, and product launch readiness initiatives.

Authored and revised SOPs, specifications, and work instructions to align with compliance standards.

Quality Assurance Engineer

Agilent Technologies Inc.
Frederick, Colorado
09.2021 - 06.2022

Served as Quality Assurance reviewer for contract manufacturing of nucleic acid API, ensuring compliance with cGMP standards under FDA CFR Title 21.

Collaborated with Manufacturing, Document Control, and Quality Control to enhance raw material supply and in-process quality.

Reviewed batch records and cleaning forms directly on manufacturing floor for accuracy and compliance.

Guided Manufacturing team on actions during potential non-conformance situations to ensure quality.

Assessed process equipment and GMP facility work orders completed by Calibration and Process Maintenance departments.

Compiled reports for Non-Conformance Records, Change Controls, and laboratory investigations for client documentation.

Examined raw material documentation and approved materials for release to Material Management.

Utilized SAP to organize batch records and Quality Control results for final API product disposition.

COMPLIANCE OFFICIAL MANAGER, SHOP FLOOR QA

Sanofi Pasteur
Swiftwater, Pennsylvania
09.2019 - 08.2021

Contributed to deviation saves list, resulting in $10,000 savings on major deviations and $7,500 on minor deviations.

Supported Antigen and FFIP departments during Covid-19 pandemic response.

Provided quality audit expertise for cross-functional FDA inspection readiness of new Influenza building.

Assisted in formulation scale implementation project, ensuring smooth transitions.

Oversaw removal of WFI sampling site in preparation for 2021 shutdown, encompassing upstream release valve impacts.

Collaborated on FFIP Maintenance Shop Renovation Project to enhance operational efficiency.

Completed redlining for site-wide Traffic and Gowning document to ensure compliance.

Finalized redlining for Quality Assurance Area Release Requirement Forms to meet regulatory standards.

Environmental Monitoring Lead Technician

Sanofi Pasteur
Swiftwater, Pennsylvania
04.2018 - 09.2019

Led water sampling team to fulfill minimum requirements for all water systems in Building 59.

Implemented autoclaves throughout the building to ensure equipment sterility prior to use.

Delivered expert guidance to management, meeting processing deadlines and quality standards.

Overcame challenges in developing and implementing environmental monitoring program for over 10 employees.

Evaluated environmental integrity of building and personnel to enhance product quality and sterility.

Increased productivity and reduced manufacturing deviations by 50% in March 2019.

PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN

Sanofi Pasteur
Swiftwater, Pennsylvania
05.2015 - 04.2018

Streamlined production processes for weighing, measuring, and dispensing buffer filtration.

Maintained aseptic gowning qualification while ensuring compliance with cGMP, CBER, WHO, and EP regulations.

  • Recognized by senior management for outstanding performance and promoted to lead technician position.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
East Stroudsburg, PA
12-2014

Skills

  • GMP compliance
  • Deviation SME
  • CAPA development
  • Documentation review
  • Process improvement
  • Risk assessment
  • Team collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Effective communication
  • Quality metrics
  • Document control
  • Continuous improvement

Timeline

Sr QA Specialist II

Arsenal Biosciences
06.2022 - Current

Quality Assurance Engineer

Agilent Technologies Inc.
09.2021 - 06.2022

COMPLIANCE OFFICIAL MANAGER, SHOP FLOOR QA

Sanofi Pasteur
09.2019 - 08.2021

Environmental Monitoring Lead Technician

Sanofi Pasteur
04.2018 - 09.2019

PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN

Sanofi Pasteur
05.2015 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Science - Biology

EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA