Maha R.

Experience

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  Lockheed Martin

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Engineering Technical Intern

  • Managed projects for PSEG Long Island Commercial Efficiency Program• Facilitated database renovation by reallocating and organizing • Controlled program directed towards reducing kilowatt-hours used on Long Island • Learned about up to date energy efficient technology and techniques on Long Island

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  The Nature's Bounty Co.

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Supply Chain and Packaging Intern

  • Created and implemented techniques to efficiently improve changeover time such as documents to reference during machine set up• Conducted time trials within a team to discover biggest time losses and identified loss and value• Mapped out warehouse/manufacturing plant processes• Implemented principles of Kaizen and 5S via team workshops to improve time loss with Operations Excellence Manager • Gained familiarity with FDA, SOP, GMP, and OSHA adherence

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  Novartis

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Engineering and Maintenance Intern

  • Simulated manufacturing plant’s pipeline via AutoCAD• Performed field verifications of facility’s compounding and manufacturing floor using engineering drawings• Validated equipment performance and tested reliability of tools used in site work in accordance to SOP• Acquired cGMP training in adherence to FDA regulations, documentation practices, laboratory and manufacturing floor safety, etc.• Aided in the facilitation of installing digital GAMED system to measure productivity/capture downtime• Updated and created emergency egress plan and fire safety plan via AutoCAD Show less

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  Celgene

  Jul 2018 - Oct 2019

  -Support Cellular Therapeutics Development Operations via manufacturing clinical lots of CAR-T cells in cGMP environment-Produce data for engineering studies, aseptic process validation and process performance qualification-Aseptically process and perform laboratory operations with bioprocessing equipment-Served as Process SME and Project Lead for Lean Pilot Project to reduce processing time by 10% -Reviewed Master Batch Records to ensure quality and ALCOA principles-Managed Chain of Identity analysis to align batch records, physical processing and MES -Aided in 5S organization and restructure of cleanroom stations and shared spaces Show less -Support Cellular Therapeutics Development Operations via manufacturing clinical lots of CAR-T cells in cGMP environment-Produce data for engineering studies, aseptic process validation and process performance qualification-Trained and qualified new operators via Train The Trainer program, reaching goal of 90% trained personnel by Q1-Aseptically process and perform laboratory operations with bioprocessing equipment-Served as Process SME and Project Lead for Lean Pilot Project to reduce processing time by 10% -Analyzed processing data to form current state analysis via process flow diagrams and value stream mapping -Investigated cleanroom events and managed deviations linked to processing occurrences on cleanroom floor -Facilitated Kaizen event to identify NVA/VA activities during processing and improve process efficiency while ensuring safety and quality Show less

  • Senior Manufacturing Associate, CAR-T

    Oct 2019 - Oct 2019

  • Manufacturing Associate, CAR-T

    Jul 2018 - Sept 2019
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  Thermo Fisher Scientific

  Oct 2019 - Dec 2020

  Senior Cell Culture Operator
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  Rocket Pharmaceuticals

  Jan 2021 - Oct 2022

  • Senior Associate Cell Processing Scientist

    May 2022 - Oct 2022

  • Associate Cell Processing Scientist

    Jan 2021 - May 2022
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  Poseida Therapeutics, Inc.

  Dec 2022 - now

  • Process Engineer

    Feb 2025 - now

  • Senior Process Development Associate

    Dec 2022 - Jan 2025