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James F. Bird

Fullerton

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Specialist (Microbiology)

Matrix Sciences
12.2020 - 05.2023
  • Validation/protocol writing and revision
  • Method verification testing
  • Document/ lab results review and approval
  • SOP revision and corrections
  • Facility Audit Support
  • Incident investigation/reports CAPAs
  • Equipment maintenance and calibration

Senior Microbiologist

Nitto Avecia Pharma Services
04.2013 - 09.2019
  • Microbiology testing according to USP/EP guidelines in eGLP environment
  • Sterility, Endotoxin, Bioburden, Biological Indicator, Population Verification, and Growth Promotion Testing
  • Internal and FDA Auditing
  • Validation writing and testing for all methods

Senior QC Microbiology Technician

Gilead Sciences
06.2009 - 04.2013
  • Qualification and Recertification of production and aseptic areas in a cGMP facility
  • Environmental monitoring of manufacturing and aseptic production areas and Product Fill support (ISO 5 Level 1 Gown Qualified)
  • WFI/RO/Pure Steam sampling, gas port testing, equipment sterilization and validation support for new aseptic fill line for lyophilized product

R&D Technician (Contract)

Irvine Scientific
02.2008 - 07.2008
  • Research of cell culture media to increase and optimize cell growth for protein production
  • Media production, daily cell counts, cell passaging and equipment sterilization

Microbiologist

Certified Laboratories
11.2006 - 02.2008
  • Media testing of processed and environmental samples for bacterial contamination
  • PCR, ELISA, Food/Environmental sample prep and plating, selective media transfer, media production and plate count

Microbiology Technician (Contract)

Silliker, California Laboratory
05.2005 - 09.2006
  • Sample processing and Log-in
  • Food/Environmental sample prep and plating, media production and plate count

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

California State University, Fullerton
01.2003

Skills

  • QC Testing
  • Data Analysis
  • Documentation Control
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Audits

Timeline

Quality Specialist (Microbiology)

Matrix Sciences
12.2020 - 05.2023

Senior Microbiologist

Nitto Avecia Pharma Services
04.2013 - 09.2019

Senior QC Microbiology Technician

Gilead Sciences
06.2009 - 04.2013

R&D Technician (Contract)

Irvine Scientific
02.2008 - 07.2008

Microbiologist

Certified Laboratories
11.2006 - 02.2008

Microbiology Technician (Contract)

Silliker, California Laboratory
05.2005 - 09.2006

Bachelor of Science - Biology

California State University, Fullerton
James F. Bird