Glen Lanoza
San Francisco
Summary
Seeking a position for which I can leverage my 18+ years of experience in Leadership, sustainable Process Development, and Manufacturing in the Biosciences (Industrial and Food) and Biotechnology (Therapeutic) Industries.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Development Specialist
Air Protein
10.2022 - Current
- Conduct downstream scale-up experiments, recording and compiling data for tech transfer from lab to Pilot scale
- Coordinate manpower resources and maintain workflow by establishing priorities, creating and executing action plans, and monitoring process steps
- Research and source raw materials and process aids for flocculation, filtration, concentration, and spray drying of food grade proteins
- Execute troubleshooting and maintenance for lab and Pilot downstream processing unit operations
Facilities Manager
Codexis Therapeutics
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Manage and develop a highly effective, engaged team of 6 reports in shipping, receiving, facilities, and lab operations
- Coordinating cross-functionally with: Safety, Supply Chain (MRO/lab supplies), Purchasing, and Lab managers to ensure business continuity
- Lead and manage day-to-day operations, budget, resource prioritization and facilities projects through planning and executing capital and expense investments in laboratory infrastructure, lab equipment procurement and maintenance, as well as shipping and receiving
Facilities Supervisor
Nkarta Therapeutics
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Maintain, improve, and execute equipment maintenance and calibration programs per cGMP guidelines
- Work with vendors to develop and execute commission and validation packages (i.e
- Protocols, final reports, creation of SOPs) related to the manufacturing equipment and facility systems (facilities/HVAC/utilities systems)
- Lead the installation of equipment within the R&D, Manufacturing, and QA/QC work spaces
- Managing the resources and the operations of Nkarta’s facilities with regards to administrative processes, and maintenance of fully functional R&D/GMP workspaces, utilities, and labs
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve problems which occur during facility qualification and routine operations tied to the facility, manufacturing equipment, and laboratory equipment in the R/D areas
Operations Manager
Geltor Inc.
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Responsible for $1.5M Pilot Plant expansion project and commissioning of 400L Eppendorf Bio-Flo Fermenter, as well as reconstruction of downstream protein purification suite
- Led 4 successful Technology Transfer campaigns at CMO
- Coach, train, and develop two Process Engineers and four Process Development Associates
Sr. Process Development Lead/Production Supervisor
Impossible Foods
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Lead protein piloting team efforts with a focus on cGMP’s, operational excellence and cost minimization
- Coordinate manpower resources and maintain workflow by establishing priorities, creating and executing action plans, and monitoring process steps
- Perform analytical assays to determine protein concentration, process effectiveness, and final product quality
- Coach, train, and develop 30+ direct reports in all aspects of food GMP production
Supervisor - Associate Engineer
Ripple Foods
11.2016 - 02.2018
- Mentor and develop Junior Associate Engineers, through coaching, training, and providing feedback based on regular performance assessments
- Install, program, and tune electrical and automations control systems including but not limited to, load cells, flow meters, Variable Flow Drives, Human Machine Interfaces, and pH/Conductivity meters
- Perform processing scale-up/scale-down experiments to execute technology transfers and production trials from R&D Pilot Plant to manufacturing
- Operate, troubleshoot, clean, and maintain all production equipment including but not limited to Disc Stack and Decanter centrifuges, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, and stainless-steel tanks
- Commission, test, and validate Decanter centrifuges, Disk Stack centrifuges, and heat exchangers
Process Development Lead - Technician III
DuPont Industrial Biosciences
03.2008 - 11.2016
- Lead Pilot Plant team in all upstream/downstream experiments using various unit operations such as fermentation, centrifugation, polymer flocculation, filtration, crystallization, and distillation
- Lead preventive maintenance efforts such as rebuilding pneumatic valves, drive seals, steam traps, pressure/temperature control systems
- Schedule the workflow of staffing and equipment, with coordination of Scientists and Engineers, for all Pilot Plant upstream and downstream Pilot Plant experiments
- Design, optimize, and troubleshoot processes for scale-up to manufacturing implementation
- Write, edit, and revise SOP’s and train junior technicians in protocols and procedures
- Procure all raw materials, media, and feeds for Pilot Plant fermentation experiments
Manufacturing Associate
Amgen
12.2006 - 03.2008
- Operate, clean, sterilize, and maintain production equipment such as Column Chromatography and Tangential Flow Filtration skids for monoclonal antibody protein purification
- Read, execute, and review quality documents such as SOP’s and Batch Records
- Prepare an extensive variety of buffers and biochemical solutions
Education
Certification - Bio Manufacturing
Skyline College
San Bruno, CA01.2007
BS - Business Administration, Info Systems
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA01.1996
Skills
- cGMP and R&D Lab Operations Management
- Protein Piloting
- Facilities Management
- Logistics Management
Timeline
Process Development Specialist
Air Protein
10.2022 - Current
Facilities Manager
Codexis Therapeutics
11.2021 - 10.2022
Facilities Supervisor
Nkarta Therapeutics
07.2020 - 10.2021
Operations Manager
Geltor Inc.
08.2019 - 07.2020
Sr. Process Development Lead/Production Supervisor
Impossible Foods
06.2018 - 08.2019
Supervisor - Associate Engineer
Ripple Foods
11.2016 - 02.2018
Process Development Lead - Technician III
DuPont Industrial Biosciences
03.2008 - 11.2016
Manufacturing Associate
Amgen
12.2006 - 03.2008
Certification - Bio Manufacturing
Skyline College
BS - Business Administration, Info Systems
San Francisco State University
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