Joshua Miller

Experience

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  IIMAK

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Product Development Tester

  Tested newly developed products and analyzed results to further research on producing a better quality product

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  Celebration Fireworks Inc.

  Sept 2016 - Sept 2017

  Assistant Manager

  -Assist current president in his daily duties-Provide quotes for events and displays to new and existing customers-Assist in design of displays as well as design original custom displays-Provide site diagrams to assure minimum distances can be obtained to abide by safety regulations-Assist in the set up of displays including placement of munitions, loading of shells, wiring to modules and operating systems, set up and operation of audio system etc. -Design marketing material for the company to expand its advertising efforts-Partially manage company website to keep it updated and optimize it for search engines-Assist in creating product orders and developing new product effects-Visit factories in China to maintain relations and test quality of the product Show less

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  Athenex

  Mar 2018 - Feb 2022

  - Manage a team of inspectors to ensure the testing and release of raw material in a timely manner- Schedule testing of material based on changing priorities and current needs/shortages to make sure production can run uninterrupted- Create specifications for new materials- Coordinate with OST laboratories for testing of raw materials- Review all inspections/tests to confirm whether the material may be released or not in accordance to its respective specification- Release material using laboratory and inventory management software- Review, update, maintain SOPs that are directly utilized by the IQC team- Managed the acquisition of materials and equipment as well as the development of new SOPs to set up for IQC practices at a brand new facility- Oversaw renovations of an unused room in the Dunkirk facility to convert it into an IQC Inspection area Show less - Maintain and continuously improve the Reference Standard Program as well as stand as the subject matter expert on Reference Standards- Conduct both Stability and Finished Goods laboratory analytical tests including Clinical Assay and Related Substances testing as well as FTIR for Reference Standards and testing as listed below- Assure all testing is conducted in accordance to company and FDA standards as well as maintain work areas in an FDA audit ready state - Supported Manufacturing Sciences in the development of new Dissolution methods as well as Dissolution gap testing as requested by the FDA- Conducted the transfer of the Irinotecan Water Content method to the AQCDL site- Coordinate with OST laboratories for qualification testing of Reference Standards that cannot be conducted in house- Train new analysts on analytical tests including Dissolution and Assay- Troubleshoot analytical equipment to determine route cause of equipment failure and if repairs can be made in house- Support IQC by reviewing inspections for timely release of raw material Show less - Was responsible for conducting analytical testing at an independent level by conducting complex testing using various wet chemistry and instrumentation techniques- Produced analytical work in accordance with all applicable Standard Operating Procedures and approved analytical methods- Conducted routine laboratory analysis of pharmaceutical raw materials, bulk formulated product and finished goods- Proficient in the use of analytical techniques and worked independently to perform complex chemical and physical analyses on all products and materials- Interpreted and documented all test results, calculations, observations and completed report summaries- Produced analytical reports, which are accurately documented and with procedural integrity for all work performed- Recognized Non-Conforming results and reported them promptly to Quality Control Management- Assisted and worked with Quality Control Management to complete Laboratory Investigation Reports- Worked as an effective team member to meet departmental objectives, sharing knowledge with the team members and across the laboratory- Ensured that assigned trainees received appropriate training and information necessary to conduct their activities in a safe and healthy manner- Provided technical troubleshooting support, knowledge transfer and training/coaching to the other junior analysts and laboratory under the guidance of Quality Control Management- Promoted and maintained a safe, healthy working environment and work area by instructing and enforcing compliance with established safe work practices and procedures- Practiced Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a pharmaceutical laboratory environment- Was responsible for disposing of any waste in a safe manner and maintain cleanliness of the lab- Assisted in writing of department policies and procedures Show less - Assisted in the development of multi-location laboratory/Hazardous waste disposal program in accordance to DOT and DEA guidelines- Conducted Incoming Quality Control inspections to support multiple facets of the company- Conducted simple lab tests such as pH, Water Determination (via Karl Fischer Titration), physical appearance, Microscopy, and Container Closure Integrity Testing- Facilitated safe sampling of pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients for In-House and Outside Laboratory testing- Performed weekly/monthly laboratory maintenance which included periodic checks of the eye wash and safety shower stations, routine balance checks and assisted with minor lab equipment maintenance or instrument calibration- Monitored the Test Solutions so that they are current to internal procedures- Coordinated laboratory sample retrieval and sample flow between multiple sites- Assisted with the filing of documents as needed- Organized and maintained the inventory of laboratory supplies such as reagents and critical lab equipment including monitoring lab reagents and expiry to notify management of any re-ordering or replenishing needs.- Ensured the glassware was washed and dried according to the SOP and that the supply is adequate to ensure smooth operation of the laboratory- Assisted analysts with preparation of reagents and solutions following written procedures or methods Show less

  • Quality Control Supervisor

    Aug 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Quality Control Analyst II

    Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Quality Control Analyst I

    Jan 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Quality Control Laboratory Technician

    Mar 2018 - Jan 2019
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  ImmunityBio, Inc.

  Feb 2022 - Sept 2022

  Quality Control Supervisor

  - Reviewed and approved testing requirements for raw material specifications- Responsible for contacting outside testing labs to ensure all raw material testing could be completed per its specification- Worked with a cross functional team to aid in the development of ImmunityBio’s raw material qualification program for the RNA-NLC project- Assisted with validations to help get the plant to a functional and running state

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  Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.

  Sept 2022 - now

  Sr. Analytical Services Scientist