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Sean Binns

Sean Binns

Holly Springs,NC

Summary

Results-driven manufacturing associate with 15 years of expertise in upstream influenza vaccine operations, specializing in both egg-based and cell-based processes. Proven track record as a qualified trainer in various pharmaceutical companies, adept at conducting aseptic operations, including cell vial thaw growth and environmental monitoring using both non-viable and viable machines. Demonstrated leadership as a room lead, effectively managing a team of technicians in a GMP environment by orchestrating daily tasks, developing weekly schedules, and ensuring production targets are met while swiftly troubleshooting machinery issues. Committed to maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency in all aspects of manufacturing operations.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Manufacturing Associate II

CSL Seqirus
01.2022 - Current
  • Print BPR's for upcoming batch's throughout the week
  • Harvest and Inoculate cells through various vessels such as 5L waves, 20L waves, 200L waves, and 1500L vessels
  • Monitored and adjusted machine settings for optimal production output through override access on delta V
  • Performed various SAP transactions such as issuing goods to a process order, cycle counts, cor3, and bin to bin.
  • Involved in integral aseptic operations underneath a biosafety cabinet such as vial thaws, the beginning process of cell growth.
  • Archival of logbooks.
  • Reviewing of logbook and BPR pages.
  • Trained new associates on aseptic and upstream operational procedures and equipment usage.
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks on machinery to minimize operational disruptions.
  • Participant in monthly safety walkthroughs.

Senior Production Technician

Sanofi Pasteur
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Handled set-up, operation, and shutdown of production-related equipment using highest GMP standards.
  • Located and diagnosed faults with root cause failure analysis and good troubleshooting abilities.
  • SME for harvest area.
  • Supervised contractors, wrote their schedules, and managed lunch breaks while keeping operations consistantly running.
  • Composed daily reports consisting of various production metrics such as downtime, number of faults, and amount of carts / eggs used for that batch.
  • Log book and batch review.
  • Conducted pass down meetings throughout the three different shifts to discuss necessary information throughout the day.
  • Performed weekly environmental monitoring for the whole building.
  • Reduced downtime, performing preventative maintenance on equipment as part of the senior technician team.

Production Tech

Sanofi Pasteur
06.2014 - 09.2020
  • Instructed Qualified trainer on all procedures in harvest
  • Managed employee schedules
  • Achieved Aseptic gown qualification
  • Established 5 years of experience as a harvest room lead
  • Demonstrated experience in reviewing and completing BPR's
  • Mastered Troubleshooting harvester and other mechanical components within harvest room
  • Coached experience in reviewing and signing off on cleaning log books
  • Attained full training on all operations in KII purification
  • Familiarized in the Yellow Fever operations and procedures of Inoculation and Harvest
  • Established 3 years of environmental monitoring experience

Manufacturing Technician

Manpower / Sanofi Pasteur
02.2009 - 06.2014
  • Established 5 years of experience working at Sanofi Pasteur through manpower contract agency.
  • Achieved training in multiple areas of upstream production such as inoculation, harvest, candling, and service.
  • Proficient in use of autoclave and sonicators.
  • Assembled various parts and components for inoculation and harvest operations.
  • Documented all manufacturing activities, maintaining accurate records for reporting purposes and quality assurance audits.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pocono Mountain East High School
Swiftwater, PA
06-2004

Skills

  • Aseptic qualifications
  • Proficient in using Nova Bioflex Analyzer
  • Extensive knowledge in cell based production
  • Technical troubleshooting skills
  • In-depth understanding of upstream operations
  • Leading small groups
  • Skilled in using GLims for sampling data management
  • Experienced user of SAP for goods issuance, cor3 operations, and cycle counts
  • Skilled in FIFO inventory management
  • Skilled in training across multiple operations
  • Proficient in delta V adjustments and recipe creation
  • Proficient in Log book and BPR review

Timeline

Manufacturing Associate II

CSL Seqirus
01.2022 - Current

Senior Production Technician

Sanofi Pasteur
09.2020 - 06.2021

Production Tech

Sanofi Pasteur
06.2014 - 09.2020

Manufacturing Technician

Manpower / Sanofi Pasteur
02.2009 - 06.2014

High School Diploma -

Pocono Mountain East High School

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