Armaan Hunter
Dunfermline
Summary
Dedicated professional skillful in sample collection, data recording. Extensive experience in regulatory laboratory environment adhering to Good Documentation Practices and Good Laboratory Practice. Resourceful and adaptable individual with extensive experience developing and conducting experiments to document results for studies. Comfortable handling complex issues while working independently, meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Scientist 2
Merck KGaA
11.2023 - Current
- Led training sessions on lab equipment usage for new hires, promoting a culture of continuous learning within the team.
- Performing routine tasks to support the team in delivering regulatory compliant virus clearance studies under the oversight of the Study Directors.
- Working first hand with global clients to run Viral Clearance processes.
- Supporting in Deviation/Event writing using BRIQs event management system.
- Involved in Route Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Projects.
- TCID50 Assays, Low pH Treatment, and Chemical Inactivation experience.
- Handling of samples from Virus Reduction Filtration and Membrane Chromatography processes.
- Kaerber10 Data Generation.
- Specific pH and Conductivity measurements and adjustments meeting client statement protocols.
- Preparation of Client Buffers.
- Implemented quality control measures throughout the experimentation process to ensure the integrity of study outcomes.
- Mentored new hires, providing guidance on statement of work study steps and data analysis.
- Optimised laboratory processes by implementing new techniques to increase efficiency leading to decreased GDocP errors site wide leading to improved KPI Metrics.
- Peer Review study steps for Study Directors.
- Participation in Global Projects involving Laboratory Inventory Manager.
- Team Lead of Environmental Monitoring and Personnel Monitoring, monthly testing to ensure compliance.
- Team Lead of Test Article Disposal, leading to enhanced sustainability and space available of storage locations on site through continuous planning.
- Implementation of equipment into laboratory space, requiring validation and change control phases.
- Audit Readiness for Regulatory Bodies such as MHRA, FDA and clients.
Associate Scientist 1
Merck KGaA
04.2022 - 11.2023
- Worked with cross-functional teams to support Viral Clearance studies via scaled-down manufacturing steps.
- Working independently on pre-study steps to generate and interpret data for initiation of main studies.
- Managed large projects, demonstrating exceptional time management skills while maintaining high levels of accuracy.
- Laboratory Inventory Manager experience.
- Cell Culture experience in maintaining cell lines used on study steps, initiation of cells, passages, seeding, and preparation of media reagents.
- Inoculation and Titration experience, able to process large volumes of generated samples for assays in an efficient and accurate manner.
- Significant data generation of assays completed for laboratory complete deadlines.
- Good Laboratory Experience
- Good Documentation Practice
Laboratory Assistant
Merck KGaA
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Handled hazardous materials responsibly following proper waste disposal procedures to minimize environmental impact.
- Actively participated in lab safety inspections, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions promptly.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Daily, weekly and monthly Housekeeping of laboratory space and equipment.
- Calibration and maintenance of equipment.
- Stock ordering and distribution via Oracle for Viral Clearance Department Laboratories.
- Environmental Monitoring.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Pharmacology
Queen Margaret University
Musselburgh, United Kingdom07.2020
HNC - Biomedical Sciences
Fife College
Dunfermline09.2017
No Degree - SWAP Access To Life And Health Sciences
Fife College
Dunfermline, United Kingdom09.2014
Skills
- GLP/GMP Experience
- Titrations
- Laboratory techniques
- Data accuracy
- Microsoft Excel
- Deviation Writing
- Project Management
- Cell Culture
- Conducting experiments
- Personnel Training
- Scientific methodologies
- Environmental Monitoring
- Task Prioritisation
Timeline
Associate Scientist 2
Merck KGaA
11.2023 - Current
Associate Scientist 1
Merck KGaA
04.2022 - 11.2023
Laboratory Assistant
Merck KGaA
10.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Applied Pharmacology
Queen Margaret University
HNC - Biomedical Sciences
Fife College
No Degree - SWAP Access To Life And Health Sciences
Fife College
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