Chemical Engineer
Versatile engineer with cGMP environment, startup, commissioning, validation of process equipment, and planning operations for manufacturing processes. Thrives in dynamic changing environments and adapts quickly to new circumstances and task. Seeks efficiency through the utilization of software and programming.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from University of California, San Diego
Graduation: June 2011
Technical Skills
Relevant Coursework: Process Modeling and Computation, Chemical Plant and Process Design, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Thermodynamics, Bio/Organic/Physical Chemistry, Separations, Heat/Mass Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Process Control, Adv. Physics, Statics, Adv. Mathematics, Engineering Experimental Techniques.
General Engineering Skills: Mathematical Modeling, Material and Energy Balances, Statistical Analysis, Probability Statistics with Applications to Design Problems, Root Locus Analysis, PID Fundamental Control Theory, PFD (Process Flow Diagrams), P&ID, Computer-aided Design and Analysis with applications to Engineering and Economic of Integrated Chemical Processes, Equipment, Systems, Cost Estimation, Design and execution of Experiments, Technical Report writing, Oral Presentation, Laboratory Report Writing, Error Analysis.C/++ programming in Unix, Java in Eclipse IDE, MATLAB, Labview, Aspen Icarus, Aspen Plus, Microsoft Office, VBA
Professional Experience
Pacira Pharmaceuticals LLC. 08/2012- Present
Manufacturing/Production Operations
• Experienced in cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice), GDP and regulatory manufacturing environment
• Executed and assisted in Development and Startup, Commissioning Validation IQ/OQ/PQ of process equipment, MCS(Master Computer System), COP, CIP (Clean-In-Place), SIP(Steam/Sterilize-In-Place)and Bulk processes in an aseptic clean room for the manufacturing of injectable multi-vesicular liposome encapsulated bupivacaine (EXPAREL)
• Developed and improved manufacturing area operations through Process work flow and Layout planning, acquiring of process equipment and supplies, generation and revision of SOP through change control, to minimize operator errors, reduce contamination and operation time while improving safety and quality.
• Utilized and maintained pumps, pneumatic valves, various sensing pressure transducers, pressure regulators, tank vessels, temperature elements, conductivity probes, refrigerators, pumps, filter integrity testing machines (Sartocheck 4 Plus), (TFF) Hollow Fiber Filters.
• Familiarized with WFI skid , clean steam generator skid, AMCEC, CIP skid, Inbatch, Devicenet devices, Foundation fieldbus devices, heat exchangers, regulator valves, analogue and digital intruments such as pressure, temperature indicators/ transducer, various types of valves (pneumatic, solenoid), clamps and piping, tank vessels.
• Interacted with interdepartmental communications (QA, QC, Management, Supply Operations,Plant Operations, etc.) and Vendors inquiring of technical information, selecting and purchasing of parts, equipment and services.
• General Lean Manufacturing, sixsigma and project management training via Internal Pacira Training Program.
Molecular Diagnostic Services 08/2011- 08/2012
Laboratory Technician
• Manufactured DNA columns, Proteinase K and Placenta DNA extraction.
• Generated GLP documentation for Sampling (Necropsy Organ and tissue extraction, Histopathology Reports, Blood Sampling, Urine Sampling and Routine Animal Checkups and weighing)
• Performed routine maintenance and environmental monitoring on laboratory equipment
• Provided IT support and maintenance for GLP equipment, computers and company website.
• Executed and verified lab procedures via SOP including PCR, ELISA and Cell Culture.
• Generated and organized GMP documents for Shipping and Receiving, Bill of Materials, Quality Control of Materials.
• Maintained employee personnel training record
• Managed outsourced project samples for CBC hematology and histopathology
• Performed secretarial duties including phone calls and data entry of laboratory data
Academic/Lab/Research/Design Projects
GachNoi Student Magazine (Vice President 2010-2011)-Resolved internal and external issues. Produced quarterly magazine. Planned and executed fundraising events.
American Institute of Chemical Engineering (AICHE) ChemE Car- Fuel Cell Testing and Simulation Utilized COMSOL Multiphysics simulator to optimize a hydrogen fuel cell efficiency tuning parameters for mass transport, partial pressure of gases, and chemical rate of reaction. Measured voltage and current to produce cell polarization curves and calculated eff...
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