YUNUS ADAMS-ATTAH
East Orange
Summary
Talented Production Team Lead/Member with a combined 10 years of manufacturing and Laboratory work and achieving demanding objectives in fast-paced settings. Able to optimize procedures and improve performance to maximize productivity and reduce waste. Meticulous Scientist, Broad industry experience includes health, pharmaceutical and medical device. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team/company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Technician IV (Shift Lead 1)
QuidelOrtho-RHOGAM PRODUCTION
05.2022 - Current
- Act as Floor Coordinator , prioritizes production requirements, understands inter-relationship of Upstream and downstream activities while executing manufacturing or manufacturing-support processes according to standard operating procedures and current curriculum. Train and coach other technicians on standard operating procedures, manufacturing processes and coordinate work related team building.
- Complete understanding for all processes and performs all assigned technical and detailed manufacturing tasks to include: Reagent Preparations, Fractionation, Equipment CIP/SIP processes, Viresolve and Viral Inactivation and Filtration.
- Accurately complete, verify and review documentation in batch records, logbooks, forms and other GMP documents.
- Perform and understand in-process testing as required by processes and procedures utilizing instrumentation, such as: pH and conductivity meters, hydrometers, scales, pumps, concentration/diafiltration skids and chromatography columns (list is not all inclusive).
- Lead troubleshooting of routine manufacturing equipment and processes and notifies supervision.
- Identifies discrepancies or trends that need additional attention and follows up with supervision
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Manager
AMAZON LOGISTICS GMBH
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
- Evaluated report data to proactively adjust and enhance operations.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement
Senior Manufacturing Technician
Par Pharmaceutical Companies Inc.
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Operates pharmaceutical production machinery and follows procedures for manufacturing such as weighing, blending, dispensing, mixing, coating, encapsulating, granulating, drying, milling, blending, compressing, potent compound.
- Executes written SOPs to ensure purity of materials involved in manufacturing process.
- Examines manufacturer Product ID Labels, Quality Control release tags, and Batch Production Record to verify issued/staged raw materials can be released for production.
- Executes machine change-overs from batch to batch.
- Completes documentation associated with manufacturing processes (e.g. Batch record, protocols, and logbooks) with detail and accuracy.
- Carries out processing/manufacturing activities safely, as required by SOP
- Prepared standard operating procedures, manufacturing batch records and productivity reports.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices or products.
Senior Manufacturing Technician (Acting Lead)
Collagen Matrix Inc.
03.2015 - 11.2018
- Started entry level as Manufacturing Technician and became Lead trainer of current and new Employees.
- Maintenance, Calibrations and Qualifications of related equipments.
- Support schedule adjustments to meet production, material receipt and shipping requirements and review schedule.
- Perform and understand detailed processes to include: filtration, reagent and Buffer preparations, medical devices etc
- Perform in-process testing as required by processes and procedures utilizing instrumentation, such as: (pH meters, scales, Oven, customized equipments, freeze dryers and pumps) list is not all inclusive
- Accurately complete documentation in batch records, logbooks, forms and other GMP documents.
- Clean, prepare and assemble equipment for processing operations including stationary tanks, filter housings, collection vessels, centrifuges and mixing apparatus
- Operate and troubleshoot equipment in clean room and non-clean room environment
- Monitor environmental conditions inside and outside classified rooms
- Use of ERP system for performing material transactions /moves /quantities/cycle counts
- Knowledge of cGMP and FDA requirements to ensure adherence to compliance policies and regulations.
Manufacturing Associate II
Hitachi Chemical Advanced Therapeutics Solutions
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Working in clean environment (ISO 6,7 and 8).
- Electronic and manual Batch Record review
- Performed preventative maintenance on small laboratory equipments to maintain optimal productivity.
- Aseptic technique in welding, connecting and transfers of products through tubes.
- Recording of production data in very clear and concise manner as stipulated in cGDP documents.
- Processing of blood and its components through cell culture, harvesting and cryopreservation.
- General laboratory practices which includes general house keeping, recording and weighing of products.
- Cross-functional environment and strict adherence to production schedule.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Florham Park,NJ07.2027
Diploma - Human Resource Management
The Institute of Commercial Management
United Kingdom08.2009
Diploma - Statistics
University of Ghana-Legon
Ghana08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology And Biotechnology
University of Cape Coast
Ghana05.2008
Skills
- Process implementation
- Product testing and aseptic technique (cell culture production)
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Collaborative leadership
- LEAN manufacturing
- Microsoft Suite and Mac OS Applications
- In-depth knowledge in cGDP,cGMP,cGTP, and GLP practices
- Working knowledge of ERP system
- Familiar withQT9 ISO Management Systems, FDA Regulations and ISO Controlled Environments operations
Additional Information
- Rookie of the year (best new employee of the year) at collagen matrix in 2016
- Member of the international red cross red crescent Society
- Business Owner.
- Scientific Officer at Standard Board Authority (ISO Local Member)
Timeline
Manufacturing Technician IV (Shift Lead 1)
QuidelOrtho-RHOGAM PRODUCTION
05.2022 - Current
Manager
AMAZON LOGISTICS GMBH
02.2021 - 05.2021
Senior Manufacturing Technician
Par Pharmaceutical Companies Inc.
02.2019 - 02.2021
Manufacturing Associate II
Hitachi Chemical Advanced Therapeutics Solutions
08.2017 - 10.2018
Senior Manufacturing Technician (Acting Lead)
Collagen Matrix Inc.
03.2015 - 11.2018
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Diploma - Human Resource Management
The Institute of Commercial Management
Diploma - Statistics
University of Ghana-Legon
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology And Biotechnology
University of Cape Coast
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