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Education
Skills
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Hi, I’m

Nicola Hyams

Liverpool,Merseyside
Nicola Hyams

Summary

I am a mother of two and a friendly person who mixes well at all levels.


I am self motivated and fully committed to always delivering excellent quality of service to all task assigned to me.


Fully aware of health and safety requirements and good manufacturing practices in the workplace.


I am adaptable, flexible, and reliable and take pride in getting the job done and achieving results with focus on quality.

I am high motivated and willing to learn new skills and procedures and I am a quick learner who thrives in a busy challenging environment .


I currently have over 14 years of working within the pharmaceutical / Food Production working environments as a Process Operator at various leading companies like AstraZeneca, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Baxter Healthcare UK Ltd, Teva and Terumo (UK) these positions have been on a seasonal/temporary contract basis.


In that time, I have been trained on numerous process tasks and I am continually looking to increase and improve my manufacturing process knowledge and become the best I can within my role.

Overview

34
years of professional experience

Work history

AstraZeneca Biologics
Liverpool, Merseyside

Pharmaceutical Operator
05.2009 - 07.2023

Job overview

  • I have worked at AstraZeneca since 2009 on a seasonal basis due to the manufacturing period for Flu vaccine (Approx. Jan - Jul)
  • I demonstrate good working knowledge of cGMP control and completion of batch documentation MPR’s / SOP’s.
  • I have Aseptic training with regards to operating within MSC/BSC cabinets.
  • Utilised machinery in compliance with safety procedures.
  • Experience of operating automated equipment (Automated Egg harvester, Automated loaders/unloaders).
  • I have experience working within sterile filtration process and final filling process.
  • I have knowledge of various Biocidal disinfectants and am trained in the use of these materials/cleaning agents.
  • Full knowledge of (PPE) Personal Protective Equipment.

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Warrington, Cheshire

Pharmaceutical Operator

Job overview

  • Automated Packing machines and manual packing
  • Utilised machinery in compliance with safety procedures.
  • Cycle counts and reconciliation
  • Reviewed batch results to verify compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Left employment to return to AstraZeneca role.

Terumo
Liverpool, Merseyside

Medical Assembly Operative
06.2021 - 02.2022

Job overview

My role was to assemble medical delivery devices used in surgery and blood transfusions

  • My role included assembling aseptically the medical delivery devices using build diagrams.
  • Meticulously assembled parts, creating medical delivery devices to strict specifications and deadlines.
  • My role also included quality inspections of assemblies
  • Maintained rigorous quality control throughout processes for uniform finished products.
  • Left this role due to site closure.

Baxter Healthcare Ltd
Liverpool, Merseyside

Pharmaceutical Production Operative
01.2017 - 11.2018

Job overview

  • Spray Drier Operative
  • Independently operated production line equipment.
  • Feed Preparation
  • Water, Boiler utilities readings
  • Installation and preparation of Filtration rigs
  • CIP cleaning
  • Ensured full compliance with health and safety regulations, including appropriate use and disposal of hazardous substances.
  • Left employment as planned shift change was not suitable for my work/life balance.

TEVA Pharmaceuticals
Runcorn, Cheshire

Pharmaceutical Machine Operator (PFS)
09.2016 - 01.2017

Job overview

  • Automated Filling/Packing machines
  • IPC - Including Head Space, Fill Weights
  • Cycle counts and reconciliation
  • Reviewed batch results to verify compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Left employment to pursue alternative role.

Care Worker
01.1990 - 01.1993

Job overview

  • Community industry was a vocational training establishment, and my placement was based at Victims of Violence
  • This organisation provided residential support to individuals particularly the elderly
  • Duties:
  • Working part of a team
  • Cleaning of rooms
  • Personal care

Education

Notre Dame Catholic College
Liverpool

University overview

  • Attended Notre Dame Catholic College, Liverpool
  • I have 5 GCSE’s all at pass level which includes English and Mathematics.

Skills

  • PC Literate - Keyboard Skills, Microsoft Word, E-Mail, and Internet Skills
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) knowledge
  • Competent in the completion of batch documentation / SOPs to cGMP standards
  • Good team worker and ability to use own initiative and a good organiser
  • Quick and Willing Learner
  • Trustworthy & Reliable and excellent timekeeper
  • Excellent interpersonal & Communication Skills
  • Aseptically Qualified
  • CGMP Sterile Gowning Qualification
  • Manually dexterous and an ability to adapt quickly
  • Pharmaceutical cGMP
  • EH&S (SHE) Knowledge
  • Material handling safety

Interests

Additional Information , I have raised money for charity completing a 10k run for victim support. I have also helped out in a community centre as a volunteer support worker taking local children out on day trips. I am a keen football fan and like to read and socialise, I enjoy walking and swimming.

Additional Information

I am a keen Gym attendee and swimmer and like to travel and experience new cultures and cuisines.

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

Medical Assembly Operative

Terumo
06.2021 - 02.2022

Pharmaceutical Production Operative

Baxter Healthcare Ltd
01.2017 - 11.2018

Pharmaceutical Machine Operator (PFS)

TEVA Pharmaceuticals
09.2016 - 01.2017

Pharmaceutical Operator

AstraZeneca Biologics
05.2009 - 07.2023

Care Worker

01.1990 - 01.1993

Pharmaceutical Operator

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Notre Dame Catholic College

Nicola Hyams