Tessa Thesee
Ewing,NJ
Summary
Operations-focused professional with 6+ years of experience in pharmaceutical and GMP-regulated environments, currently serving as a Lab Services Supervisor. Proven ability to lead teams, train staff, manage logistics, and ensure regulatory compliance. Strong background in hazardous materials handling, inventory control, and process improvement. Recognized for driving efficiency and maintaining high safety standards for staff and clients while delivering consistent operational performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Service Supervisor
Jones Lang Lasalle Americas INC (Bristol-Myers Sq Uibb)
Warren,NJ
09.2021 - Current
- Supervise staff across 2 sites, ensuring daily operations within compliance of company policies and safety regulations
- Assisted with internal monthly audits with EHS and lab owners to ensure lab safety for GMP and Non-GMP labs
- Developed and onboarded training materials for new staff, enhancing SOPs, safety standards, and operational procedures
- Manage end-to-end logistics for 100+ lab materials/shipments weekly entailing: receiving, inventory, labeling, storage, and distribution
- Ensure 100% compliance with OSHA, RCRA, NJDEP, NFPA, and FDA regulations
- Coordinate hazardous and medical waste disposal with external vendors (LQG standards) within a timely removal and zero safety incidents
- Oversee supply ordering and maintain by reducing stock shortages to support uninterrupted operations
- Assisted bi-annual cleanroom shutdown for internal staff and external vendors with PPE
- GMP and GXP compliant with physical records and documentation (logbooks, forms, shipping and receiving paperwork)
Lab Services Associate
Aerotek (Bristol-Myers Squibb)
Warren, NJ
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Supported lab and warehouse operations 50+ materials daily
- Implemented 5S practices to improve organization and efficiency
- Managed MSDS records and supported cross-functional workflows with full regulatory compliance
- Responded to hazardous spills as a HAZWOPER-certified technician
Lab Services Associate
HireGenics (Celgene / Bristol-Myers Squibb)
Summit, NJ
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Supported GMP lab operations including logistics, safety compliance, and material handling daily
- Conducted safety inspections and maintained emergency equipment readiness with zero major compliance violations
- Assisted with CAPA initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
- Performed waste management, decontamination, and cleanroom operations
- Performed decontamination protocols on a weekly basis within the waste room for contaminated media bags
Team Lead, Shipping & Receiving
Millennium Group Inc. (Celgene Corp.)
Summit, NJ
01.2016 - 08.2019
- Led shipping and receiving operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing 100+ shipments per week
- Tracked performance with weekly metrics and uploaded into handheld software to management
- Ordered office supplies for entire campus and distributed throughout different departments
- Organized and setup conference room for high to mid level executive/ leadership weekly meetings
- Insured, shipped, and received high level lab equipment for biologics department 5+ instruments on a weekly basis
Field Service Operations
Novitex (Celgene Corp)
Berkeley Heights, NJ
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Supported mailroom operations, shipping/receiving, and customer service in a fast-paced environment
- Performed clerical tasks including scanning, copying, and mail distribution
- Coordinated conference room setup and administrative support
Education
High School Diploma -
Abraham Clark High School
Roselle06-2000
Skills
- Oracle,
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Equipment: Forklifts, Pallet Jacks
- Specialties: GMP, PPE, Cleanroom Operations, Dry Ice Handling
Accomplishments
- Launched a new operations framework, increasing efficiency by 18%.
- Reduced turnaround time for project delivery by 12%.
Certification
- DOT
- IATA
- OSHA Hazardous Materials
- 24-Hour HAZWOPER
- 49 CFR
- CPR/AED
Timeline
Lab Service Supervisor
Jones Lang Lasalle Americas INC (Bristol-Myers Sq Uibb)
09.2021 - Current
Lab Services Associate
Aerotek (Bristol-Myers Squibb)
01.2021 - 09.2021
Lab Services Associate
HireGenics (Celgene / Bristol-Myers Squibb)
08.2019 - 01.2021
Team Lead, Shipping & Receiving
Millennium Group Inc. (Celgene Corp.)
01.2016 - 08.2019
Field Service Operations
Novitex (Celgene Corp)
03.2015 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Abraham Clark High School