Francisco G. Mendoza
Objective
Seeking a position where I can utilize my knowledge, skills and experiences from different Manufacturing processes, equipments and usage under cGMP environment (controlled and uncontrolled).
Experience
October 2011 – March 2024
Prolacta BioScience – City of Industry, CA
Manufacturing Technician 2C
Formulate large scale human milk fortifier in a cGMP facility for premature infants in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Hands-on operation of aseptic sampling, centrifuge separation, filter press separation, formulation, fill machine operation, metal detection and labeling/packaging of final product
Picking, thawing and pooling of raw milk
Pasteurization and heat treatment of milk products
Weighing and adding minerals for final bulk lot
Responsible for assembly and disassembly of centrifuge separators and filter press equipment which require detailed equipment knowledge to ensure correct set up
Took initiative to learn and operate new equipment and processes in addition to day-to-day activities and assignments
Perform CIP and/or manual cleaning for portable and stationary tanks, ultra filtration skid separators and filter press
Qualified to run human-milk analyzer, Lactoscope to ensure milk is in specified ranges during processing
Maintain Good Documentation Practices by following SOPs and other applicable controlled forms.
Assisted in training and mentoring new operators on the floor
Qualified to use forklift for warehouse operations
Support Lead Operator and Investigators in Exemption Report process
Support the review and revision of the departmental SOPs
Support approved weekend work and daily overtime when needed.
Knowledge in Gowning and Gloving Procedure
Initiate maintenance / control systems work request if needed
March 2007 – July 2011
Hema Care Corporation – Northridge, CA
Laboratory Technician
Manufacturing and processing of whole blood, red blood cells and plasma products
Operation of the thermo genesis and refrigerated centrifuge
Prepare blood samples for shipment and record testing results
Performs Manufacturing, Quality Control and Maintenance task as needed
Usage of the Micros 60 to perform Hematology testing
Calibration use of the pH meter
Processing of apheresis platelets and apheresis red blood cell
Sampling and inoculation for bacterial contamination testing of pheresis platelets
Leukoreduction of RBC by filtration and quality control
Performance of quarantine, discard and release from quarantine procedures
Labeling of apheresis platelets, whole blood, red blood cells and plasma
Knowledge in Gowning and Gloving Procedure
October 2003 – December 2006
Baxter BioScience – LA Plant, CA
Manufacturing Technician II
Trained and qualified to perform centrifugation, filtration and processing plasma into protein fractions
Operated Delta V system to monitor, direct and control product flows and conditions to maintain electronic records for each batch including CIP of major equipment such as Centrifuges, filter presses, bioreactors and closed pipes within the Fractionation area
Performed hands-on execution of manual and automated Manufacturing operation such as checking temperatures, pH level, manufacturing equipment, alcohol, and buffer additions are within the specifications for the entire process
Set-up and verifying line clearance prior to start any Fractionation process
Performed aseptic technique on dispensing sampling in-process samples are followed as per SOPs
Participate and support the training for Continuous Improvement, 5S and Safety program by sharing and gaining more knowledge and skills in the Fractionation process
Verify in process critical Manufacturing steps and calculation
Support Lead Operator and Investigators in Exemption Report process
Support the review, revision of the departmental SOPs
Knowledge in Gowning and Gloving Procedure
Initiate maintenance / control systems work request if needed
Education / Skills
July 1988 – October 1990
Philippine Merchant Marine School
Associate in Marine Engineering
Las Pinas, Manila Philippines
October 2021 – October 2024
Prolacta BioScience
Safety Training (Certified and Completed)
Confined Space Entrant and Attendant
References
Provided upon request