HERLY MAY MADAAN
Guelph,ON
Summary
Currently studying at Conestoga College in the Biotechnology Technician Program. Expected to graduate in April 2025 with foundational knowledge in Biotechnology and hands-on experience gained in laboratory standards. With many years of relevant work experience in both Pharmaceutical and Manufacturing Industries. Demonstrate strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Values integrity, transparency, and respect for others. Prepared to start a career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Biotechnologist 3
GlaxoSmithKline Singapore
12.2012 - 07.2023
- Involved in Technology Transfer in Derivatization, Diafiltrations and SEC Process in Fiocruz Brazil last October 2017
- In charge of the training in Derivatization and Diafiltration process
- Involved in the Synflorix Batch Record Simplification Project
- Involved in the Skunkwork Project
- Identified the areas for continuous improvements for process such as material and waste reduction
- Involve in deviation write up and participate in deviation investigation process
- Adhere to and comply with the company cGMP, safety and environmental requirements
- Assigned as in-charge by process and ensure process is completed within the production schedule
- Assist in operations team schedule planning and back up as shift in charge for the team if the N+1 or lead biotechnologist is not around
- Responsible in complete operation of Synflorix and Hib processes such as Activation, Precipitation, Clarification, Coupling, Micro fluidization, Size Exclusion Chromatography, CDS, Ultrafiltration and Diafiltration
- OJT Trainer for Synflorix processes such as Coupling, Derivatization, Dissolution, Micro fluidization, Clarification, Ultrafiltration and Diafiltration
- OJT Trainer for HIB processes such as Activation, Coupling and Ultrafiltration / Diafiltrations
- OJT Trainer for CDS (Closed Distribution System)
- Assisted on revision of Standard Operating Procedure and Batch record
- Perform review of completed documentation such batch record, checklist and logbooks to ensure adherence to GDP
- In Process testing for viscosity measurements, pH and conductivity.
Senior Chemical Technician
MSD International Gmbh
04.2008 - 12.2012
- Operate and monitor the chemical production activities in the plant, ensure that processes are run according to process descriptions, complete batch documentation accurately and thoroughly, while adhering to the required quality and safety standards, and in a productive, cost-effective manner
- Adhere to and comply with the company and departmental procedures, health & safety rules and regulations, and always comply with current Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Housekeeping
- Assist Production Supervisor Production to supervise a section of Chemical Technicians to meet production targets/schedules
- Responsible for completing all assigned API Operations both on DCS and field such Centrifuge, Filter Dryer, Reactor, Solid Charging, Sub division operation, In process laboratory testing, tank farm operations (unloading of solvent and waste solvent), solvent recovery, milling and blender system
- Meet performance metrics of the assigned operations and responsible to carry out shop floor troubleshooting
- Performs equipment cleaning (COP/CIP), calibration and MSU on the assigned API operations
- Provide detailed information for all events and atypicals to assist in notification/investigation
- Responsible to participate in kaizen events in API operations in accordance with kaizen plans when assigned
- Performs decommissioning activities for the plant closure
Senior Field Technician
JG SUMMIT PETROCHEMICAL CORPORATION
02.2004 - 04.2008
- The job of the Senior Field Technician involves the operation of the polyethylene plant and performing maintenance works
- The work is conducted mostly in the field
- It is a skilled job requiring trouble shooting, changing control parameters, logging and plotting data, carrying start-up and shutdown activities
- Expected to perform in the panel operation when needed
- This involves manipulation of the Distributed Control System (DCS) consoles
- Specializes with the complete operation of the purification section, reaction section and extrusion section of the plant
- Performs all routine job, i.e., filling-up log sheets, instrument taps blow backs, catalyst charging, taking samples etc
- Responsible for solving plant problems in coordination with the Panel Engineer and Shift Supervisor
- Ensures equipment can be operated or handed over to maintenance for repair safely
- Initiates/recommends process and equipment modification works
- Oversees the Purification and Reaction Areas and the operating area as a whole
- Ensures the proper line up of feed streams during Start-up, Shutdown and normal operations
- Operates monitors and troubleshoots the major equipment on the assigned areas as well as its auxiliaries, especially during operations
- Identifies/recommends maintenance jobs to be done on equipment on the next plant shutdown and during operation
Education
Biotechnology Technician Program
Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON04-2025
Petrochemical Technician Course -
GOKONGWEI BROTHERS FOUNDATION, TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTER (GBF-TTC)
Philippines12.2003
Bachelor's Degree - Chemical Engineering
West Negros University
Philippines03-2001
Skills
- CGMP
- GDP
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Time Management Capabilities
- Operating pharmaceutical and petrochemical equipment's
- Piping and instrumentation diagram
- Work standards
- Team leadership
- Good laboratory practices
- Laboratory skills
- Analytical skills
- Teamwork
- Quality culture
- Safety culture
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Effective communication
- People Management
Skillsknowledgeexperience - Professionaltechnicalcompetency
- Degree holder in Chemical Engineering
- 16 years of relevant work experience in both Pharmaceutical and Manufacturing Industry.
- Values Integrity, transparency and respect for others.
- Knowledge in cGMP and safety issue management
- Knowledge in operating pharmaceutical and petrochemical equipments
- Knowledge in Piping and instrumentation diagram.
- Understand the lean tools and techniques including work standards, 5S and visual management
- Strong background in chemical and pharmaceutical systems including hands on experience.
- Team leadership, teamwork
- Quality and safety culture oriented
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Effective communication skill
- People management skill
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Biotechnologist 3
GlaxoSmithKline Singapore
12.2012 - 07.2023
Senior Chemical Technician
MSD International Gmbh
04.2008 - 12.2012
Senior Field Technician
JG SUMMIT PETROCHEMICAL CORPORATION
02.2004 - 04.2008
Biotechnology Technician Program
Conestoga College
Petrochemical Technician Course -
GOKONGWEI BROTHERS FOUNDATION, TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTER (GBF-TTC)
Bachelor's Degree - Chemical Engineering
West Negros University
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