Joshua Morlock

Experience

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  Wolfgang Puck Catering

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Banquet Cook
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  HJ Heinz

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2007

  Intern

  -Created innovative product prototypes and formulations for product line extensions and development. -Completed in-depth evaluation of Smart Ones brand production facilities to improve quality and consistency of food products. -Analyzed plant quality procedures and testing equipment. -Worked with cross-functional teams of manufacturing employees, suppliers, and R&D professionals to implement quality improvements. -Researched alternative methods of product analysis to improve quality control measures, including pH, refractive index, viscosity, moisture content and color. -Developed comprehensive reports and reported information to upper management. Show less

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  University of Minnesota

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2007

  Directed Research Undergrad

  Research Associate, Flavor Chemistry Department-Collaborated with doctoral students to manage research on micro-encapsulation of menthol. -Collected and analyzed data to determine optimal carrier for total retention of menthol.-Prepared and tested samples using gas chromatography techniques. -Utilized Hewlett Packard 6890 Series GC machine and ChemStation software.

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  Entente Spirits, LLC

  Sept 2007 - May 2008

  Assistant Winemaker/Distiller/Brewer
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  Merz Aesthetics

  Aug 2008 - Jul 2010

  Production Technician

  -Operated, cleaned, maintained, and troubleshot issues within production and manufacturing environment according to cGMP. -Analyzed experiments, results, and findings to identify and improve procedures or materials.-Collaborated with QC department to update equipment calibrations and qualifications. -Managed records according to good documentation practices and FDA criteria.

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  Merz Aesthetics Inc.

  Aug 2008 - Apr 2011

  R&D Specialist

  -Tested and analyzed products, formulations, and processes in conjunction with other R&D staff members to meet design control requirements. -Coordinated with quality, manufacturing, and regulatory departments to support all phases of product development and ensure products were produced safely, within established timeframes, and in compliance with government standards and regulations. -Developed patent applications and maintained accurate documentation of concepts, designs, and processes to improve company’s intellectual property position. -Met cGMP and cGLP for medical devices. Show less

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  Lifecore Biomedical

  May 2011 - Mar 2018

  -Developed multi-scale production methods for pre-clinical and clinical phase material, satisfying customer requirements and specifications. -Identified and improved critical design flaws and failure modes in bench- and pilot-scale equipment and processes, resulting in more reliable and more efficient methods (up to 40% decrease in critical step processing times, 9% increase in overall process yield)-Advised technical development, new business development, manufacturing, and other departments in process and product development, process and product evaluation, bench-to-pilot-to-commercial scale-ups, and validation projects. -Participated in design reviews and pre-validation assessments to ensure the scientifically-sound start-up of new processes, and ensure the processes had adequate and appropriate process controls.-Lead and supported investigations of nonconformance for R&D, Manufacturing, supply chain, operations, and other related functional areas.-Reviewed and approve process method and equipment validation protocols and reports. -Reviewed laboratory notebooks supporting drug/device testing reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance. -Supported NC and CAPA activities utilizing CATSWeb Quality Management System software.-Demonstrated continuous improvement and helped promote a progressive quality culture.-Chair of The Lifecore Foundation-Development Representative on Lifecore Safety and Wellness Committee Show less -Supported process development, evaluation, and validation projects related to fermentation, downstream processing, and aseptic manufacturing. -Executed well-defined experiments with minimal supervision. -Made and recorded detailed observations, organized data, and helped interpret results. -Efficiently and accurately communicated results through appropriate documentation and batch records. -Assisted in writing development reports as required. -Vice Chair and Board Member of The Lifecore Foundation-Development Representative on Lifecore Safety and Wellness Committee Show less

  • Process Development Associate II

    Jun 2014 - Mar 2018

  • Process Development Associate I

    May 2011 - May 2014
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  Formacoat, LLC

  Jul 2018 - now

  Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Manager