Partington Raj Ponraj
Watford,Hertfordshire
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Production technician with over three years of experience in pharmaceutical and biochemical manufacturing environments. Strong expertise in workplace safety, compliance, and risk management, with a deep understanding of ISO 45001, and OSHA standards. Proven track record in conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, safety audits, and regulatory compliance to ensure a safe working environment. Adept at training personnel in safety protocols, reducing workplace incidents, and implementing continuous improvement strategies. Passionate about fostering a safety-first culture and ensuring compliance with industry and company policies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Technician
Bio Products Laboratory
Elstree
10.2023 - Current
- Developed full working knowledge in upstream Fractionation processing from receipt of thawed Plasma to transfer for freezing of intermediate and transfer of protein solutions to various process streams handling 32 tons of human plasma per week.
- Investigated workplace incidents, near-misses, and non-conformances, recommending corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
- Operated LIMS for sample management, data entry, and results tracking.Collaborated with team leaders and the shift manager to implement CAPA, ensuring the quality of intermediate products by resolving recurring issues during the harvesting of intermediate proteins.
- Reduced system downtime by 20% through timely identification and resolution of control system issues by monitoring historical equipment reports. Implemented data-driven decision-making processes during SIC meetings to enhance operational efficiency.
- Conducted safety training programs for new hires and existing employees on PPE usage, emergency procedures, and hazard awareness.
- Ensured proper documentation of safety audits, CAPA processes, and compliance reports using Trackwise and LIMS systems.
- Led fire warden duties, ensuring proper emergency response protocols and drills were in place.Utilised Trackwise to manage and streamline quality management processes, including handling deviations, non-conformances, and audit tracking. Ensured compliance with industry regulations (FDA, EMA, and GMP standards.)
- Reduced production waste by 20% through precise adherence to GMP guidelines and optimising raw material usage.Assisted in reducing product rejection rate to 3 per year by monitoring production parameters and adjusting operations to meet GMP standards.
Production technician
Divis Laboratories
India
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Collaborated with cross-site and cross-functional teams in R&D, EH&S, and manufacturing engineering to successfully reduce the decomposition effect of DMSO solvent in the distillation column by analysing inlet flow rates, optimising heat exchanger performance, and adjusting solvent flow rates.
- Led confined space entry procedures, hot work permits, and height work safety assessments to minimise workplace hazards.
- Implemented an improved hazard communication system, reducing solvent loss by 67% and improving safe handling practices.
- Flexibility to perform wide range of unit operations and unit processes including crystallisation, adsorption distillation, high vacuum distillation, annealing, vacuum drying, membrane separation. Led cross-functional team in executing confined space safety procedures, height work and hot work permits procedure.
- Proven track record of enhancing job site safety through comprehensive knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001 in API manufacturing sites, clean room environment, Solvent recovery system facilities, applying correct PPE's in manufacturing sites.
Trainee Chemist
Nuray Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
India
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Demonstrated expertise in process optimization, leading to seamless transition from pilot batch to validation batch to commercial batch production and 30% increase in manufacturing efficiency.
- Expertly performed halogenation reactions to introduce specific functional groups, enabling precise modification of target molecules. Demonstrated adeptness in catalytic reductions, effectively converting substrates to desired products with high selectivity and yield.
- Performed complex filtration processes, including activated carbon adsorption filtration, filtration using leaf and line filters, and catalyst bed filtration, thereby reducing potential solvent usage during filtration by 25%.
- Completed 200 hours of comprehensive QA training, developing keen understanding of cGMP, SOPs, regulatory guidelines, root cause analysis, validation protocols, quality management systems, standard and out-of-spec deviations and 3R's in Pharmaceutical industries.
- Documented calibration procedures, data, and outcomes to contribute to comprehensive equipment log, supporting audit readiness and continuous improvement efforts, interpreting the PI&D diagrams.
Education
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
Teesside University
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Anna University
Skills
Technical Skills
- Work Permit System Knowledge
- Workplace Safety & Compliance
- Safety Training & Employee Engagement
- Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness
- PI & D Diagrams
Quality and Compliance Skills
- Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
- LEAN improvement implementation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Fire Warden
Certification
- Optimization in Chemical Engineering
- Process Control & Instrumentation
- Quality Assurance Training - 300 hours (Nuray Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.)
- Pinch Technology - Cascading & Graphical Methods ( Teesside University )
- MATLAB & Aspen Hysys - Beginner Proficiency ( Teesside University )
- EHS and Process Safety Management Training - 200 hours ( Divis Laboratories and Nuray Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.)
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification ( University System of Georgia - Coursera )
Timeline
Production Technician
Bio Products Laboratory
10.2023 - Current
Production technician
Divis Laboratories
03.2020 - 04.2021
Trainee Chemist
Nuray Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
08.2019 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
Teesside University
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Anna University
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