1. Brandon M. Gimple
Cell: 707-330-2457
E-Mail: bgimple77@yaoo.com
Objective: To obtain a challenging position which will allow me to utilize my knowledge,
organizational skills, and manufacturing experience used to add value to the manufacturing
operations and the people who support manufacturing.
Experience:
Genentech, Inc. 2/2007 – 1/2015
Position: Sr. Bioprocess Technician in Vacaville
- Perform floor operations utilizing cGMP compliance, SOP’s, MSDS’s, Visio Diagrams,
SAP, AFR, P&IDs, pH, Conductivity, and Optical Density meters, routinenon-routine
sampling, concurrently supporting validation for Rituxan, Rituxan SC, Rituxan v1.2,
Herceptin, Avastin v1.0 and v1.1, Pertuzumab, and Xolair.
- Fluent in CIP, SIP, and Autoclave
- Participated as an acting lead for the Tuesday thru Friday Grave shift. Currently
supporting POG as a point of contact for Wednesday thru Saturday Dayshift.
- Assist with Global DMS Online Request form and Trackwise tasks.
- Execute multiple operations for changeover activities and debug projects.
- Cross-functional in both CCP1 and CCP2 supporting daily operations and validation.
- Created and implemented trainings for the Power Tug Tank Movers.
- OSHA Certified trainer for Forklifts, Power Tug, and Powered Industrial Trucks.
- Certified advanced trainer in POG with a detailed knowledge of the 10kD Tangential
Filtration Flow.
- Implemented an in depth hands on training for the Thaw operations for several team
members for the off shifts to enhance technician knowledge.
- Support CMS in Weigh & Dispense activities as needed.
- Safety team representative for POG Days Wednesday thru Saturday.
- Cross trained in Process Maintenance during three different shutdowns.
Projects:
- Worked with the Safety team in designing the elevator ramps in response to several
OSHA recordable accidents. Since the installation of the ramps there has not been an
OSHA recordable to date.
- Team lead for Project Dry Floors. Designed and implemented drain pan models to
eliminate excess water on the floor.
- Collaborated with Process Maintenance and the Safety Team to design and install
funnels that have a drain line. These assemblies are attached next to the Conductivity
and pH meters on Buffer Prep Tanks and associated Bays.
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2. Brandon M. Gimple
Cell: 707-330-2457
E-Mail: bgimple77@yaoo.com
- Teamed up with Process Engineering to redesign a tool that assists POG and CMS in
opening and closing the pool tank pH probe housings. This tool was created as a
preventative measure to avoid damage to the housing.
Bioprocess Technician in South San Francisco 4/2004 –2/2007
Position:
- Skid Owner and validation support for Enbrel (DV50), TNKase, Raptiva, Pulmozyne,
Lucentis, rTPA, and Avastin v1.0, v1.05, and v1.1 (10kD).
- Clinical Primary for Apomab (SPXL step), Interferon Alpha (10kD).
- Cross functional in all three Recovery areas (3A/B Isolation, Final, Growth Hormone
Isolation/Final).
- Daily interaction with Process Development, Process Science, Recovery MSAT, QCIP,
Contractors, and Validation.
DEY Laboratories 8/2000 – 4/2004
Position: Form Fill Seal Technician/Process Technician of Drug Product Manufacturing
- Compliant with cGMPs and SOPs.
- Managed all formulations, weighing of components, and cleaning of tanks.
- Performed scheduling of products to be weighed and formulated.
- Interacted with associated departments (Quality Control, Chemistry Operations,
Operations/Filling, and Validation).
- Daily use of Allen Bradley HMI systems for tank CIP's and formulation of products.
- Performed Environmental Micro-Biology testing.
- Operated Form Fill Seal machines, performing hourly attributes/inspections.
- Troubleshooting validated systems.
- Documented on Batch Records, Equipment Use Logs, and proper Validation forms.
- Steaming of equipment and filters, along with integrity testing of filters.
- Work environment was a clean-room environment requiring proper gowning.
- Trained new Form Fill Seal Technicians/Process Technicians and helped design the
training requirements for skill block testing.
Schmalbach-Lubeca 1999 – 2000
Position: Blow Mold Machine Operator
Napa Pipe Corporation 1997 – 1999
Position: O.D. Welder
California Department of Forestry 1995 – 1997
Position: Forest Fire Fighter
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3. Brandon M. Gimple
Cell: 707-330-2457
E-Mail: bgimple77@yaoo.com
Education:
OSHA Certified for Forklifts and Powered Industrial Truck trainer 4/2013
Certified Forest Fire Fighter, California Department of Forestry 9/1996
High School Diploma, Will C. Wood High School 6/1995
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