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Tion Perkins

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Communicative Scientist proficient in meeting deadlines/achieving time-centered milestones. Talented individual educated in safety procedures, processes and regulations. Pursuing MBA and higher education leveraging exceptional technical knowledge to better satisfy customer needs.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Assurance Specialist

Adare Pharmaceuticals
08.2023 - Current
  • Provides regular updates to team leadership on daily, monthly, and quarterly basis concerning quality consistency problems or production deficiencies.
  • Ensures product compliance with CFR 211 regulations by staying up-to-date on relevant standards and guidelines,
  • Enhances customer satisfaction by addressing reported issues promptly and providing effective solutions.
  • Utilizes root cause analysis techniques to identify underlying issues contributing to product defects or customer complaints.
  • Achieves timely resolution of non-conformance issues by implementing corrective action plans working closely with relevant departments.

Associate Scientist

Wuxi AppTec
01.2021 - 07.2023
  • Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones and clients delivery / deadline dates maintaining 90%> OTD (on-time delivery).
  • Opened Lab Investigations from Lab or during Technical Review.
  • Issued and Amended COA/COT reports within StarLims software (if need be) upon or after discussions with client(s) approval and post testing.
  • Assisted with creating batch records and test methods according to and in compliance with GLP, cGMP, CFR, and ISO standards.

R&D Scientist

Sanofi Pharmaceuticals
03.2019 - 01.2021
  • Streamlined communication between R&D and manufacturing teams, ensuring seamless transitions from prototype to production stages.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within R&D teams by encouraging open dialogue about challenges faced during projects and potential solutions to overcome them.
  • Reduced time-to-market for new products via efficient project management techniques that streamlined decision-making processes within R&D teams.
  • Performed Bio Reactor-focused responsibilities implemented cross-functionality technology platforms using Mammalian CHO and VERO cells in small molecule development.
  • Real-time metabolite measuring and editing; analyzed/input data using LIMS and SAP transactions.

Quality Control Technician II

Siemens Healthineers USA
07.2017 - 01.2019
  • Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
  • Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.
  • Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
  • Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.

Manufacturing Technician

Medtronic
02.2014 - 04.2017
  • Aseptically performed manufacturing protocols on donor bone which prepared specimens for further completion
  • Troubleshot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and keeping production on track to meet deadlines.
  • Introduced and implemented new ideas for greater employee ergonomic
  • Adhered to ISO 9001 standards during productions while in cleanroom
  • Recorded and documented all maintenance activities in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Education

MBA - Strategic Leadership

University of Delaware
Newark, DE
12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT
05.2013

Skills

  • StarLims, SAP, and Mastercontrol
  • Lab scheduling
  • Aseptic Techniques
  • Data accuracy
  • GLP, GDP, cGMP, GTP, and ISO familiarity
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PPT)
  • Public Speaking
  • Project Management
  • Documentation Review

Accomplishments

  • Achieved 100% OTD (On-time-delivery) of client reports, COA, and COT for 9 months single-handedly through effective documentation review / QA release
  • Assisted with supervising team of twelve Lab Technicians
  • Resolved product issues through lab investigating and testing/re-testing.

Certification

CPR Certified



Timeline

Quality Assurance Specialist

Adare Pharmaceuticals
08.2023 - Current

Associate Scientist

Wuxi AppTec
01.2021 - 07.2023

R&D Scientist

Sanofi Pharmaceuticals
03.2019 - 01.2021

Quality Control Technician II

Siemens Healthineers USA
07.2017 - 01.2019

Manufacturing Technician

Medtronic
02.2014 - 04.2017

MBA - Strategic Leadership

University of Delaware

Bachelor of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences

Western Connecticut State University
Tion Perkins