Manufacturing Technician

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

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