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Omar Adnan

Omar Adnan

Singapore

Summary

Experienced and dedicated Biotechnologist with approximate 9 years in the industry. I am seeking a role which allows me to continue learning and perfecting my skill as I provide high-quality work, and encourages me to flourish, enhance my professional skills, capabilities and knowledge in an organization which recognizes the value of hard work and trusts me with responsibilities and challenges. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Reno Specialist

Your Reno Works
07.2023 - Current
  • Undertake design project from concept to completion
  • Define project requirements and schedule during the “brief”
  • Interpret and translate customer needs into rough plans
  • Set costs and project fees according to budget
  • Research and decide on materials and products sourcing
  • Produce “sample” and “mood products”
  • Supervise work progress
  • Work closely with designers, decorators, architects and constructors
  • Research and follow industry changes, evolutions and best practises Undertaking design project from concept to completion
  • Defining project requirements and schedule during the “brief”
  • Interpreting and translating customer needs into rough plans

Foundry Operation Technician

Molyworks Pte Ltd
12.2022 - 07.2023
  • Support the day-to-day facility and operation of the equipment
  • Maintenance of equipment ex: parts replacement, rectifying issues
  • Be part of the facility setup, machine installation and commissioning, including setting up the standard operating procedures (SOP), process specifications, production control plan, etc
  • Involved in process and material issue troubleshooting and root cause analysis
  • Support plant preventive and maintenance procedures
  • Support the engineers to ensure compliance to audits, Quality, Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) and other relevant industry standards
  • Perform troubleshooting and repair work on machine to minimize equipment downtime
  • Implement corrective and preventive actions as part of the continuous improvement efforts
  • Provide feedbacks for process, output and yield improvements
  • Support other operation matters
  • Such as finding vendors for any modification or supplies for process and business needs.
  • Applied critical thinking and research to address complex issues.
  • Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.

Biotechnologist 3 / Equipment specialist 2

Novartis BiopharmaOps Singapore
01.2019 - 07.2022
  • Execute assigned manufacturing tasks and activities according to production schedule to enable the timely production of product with the quality and quantity in compliance with the relevant GMP, safety and environmental guidelines
  • Hands-on experience on process related such as UFDF(Ultrafiltration on cassette), Chromatography, Column (affinity column, Q-seph and SP-speh)
  • Participation to the manufacturing processes
  • Perform all Equipment Operator Tasks/Responsibilities
  • Execution of all assigned activities according to production schedule and in compliance with the valid GMP, work, operating, environmental and safety instructions and guidelines
  • Batch record review on time and without error (production part)
  • Proper and timely cleaning, preparation and sterilization of the production equipment and production rooms
  • Responsible for production area housekeeping (cleaning, tidiness, 5S...)
  • Comply with and enforce health, safety and environment rules and guidelines (HSE)
  • Apply and enforce the current GMP rules
  • Sampling, aliquoting, distribution and performing of in-process controls
  • Organization of immediate measures in the event of a fault, reporting abnormalities to the manager; experts and operational QA
  • Execution of all assigned activities in compliance with the GMP, occupational safety and environmental guidelines
  • Ensure / monitor the proper functioning of the equipment in order to detect early signs of anomalies
  • Take appropriate action in the event of a malfunction
  • Excellent documentation of the activities according to GMP regulations
  • Manage the consumables supply necessary for the proper functioning of operations (e.g
  • Filters, resins, connections, bags, reagents, gas, WCB...)
  • Daily checks of manufacturing equipment, support devices and rooms
  • Sort and eliminate waste related to production activities
  • Clearly and precisely document the necessary remarks in the batch records
  • Participate in the production schedule building-up (report delays, wrong activities duration...) and comply with it
  • Independent execution of complex setups and changeover of machine components / format parts
  • Fine tuning after changeovers
  • Asset care and immediate troubleshooting (first 10 mins)
  • First level support in case of any equipment issue, higher specialization than equipment operator
  • Responsibility for minor maintenance operations and repairs on production facilities
  • Responsible implementation of individual process stages (preparation, implementation, completion)
  • On-the-job Equipment Operator Training
  • Support the T&L organization in defining and maintaining appropriate qualification criteria for in-scope areas of expertise
  • Support the T&L organization in defining and maintaining training to support associates achieving qualification
  • Deliver instructor-led training for areas of in-scope expertise
  • Instruction of new employees during the on-the-job training / induction period
  • Commitment and participation to operational excellence and continuous improvement
  • Proper handling of biological and chemical substances in the production plant
  • Willingness to continuously improve and analyze weak points
  • Participation in all training relevant to the position, maintenance of the relevant training evidence
  • Advancing and maintaining an HSE-compliant environment: reporting near misses
  • Occasional operations on weekends / public holidays and on-call duty on schedule if required and if applicable
  • Member of HSE community
  • Apply in practical the upgrading, and the improvement of Safety and Quality on the shop floor
  • Ensure overall inspection readiness for area of responsibility
  • Supervision in their area, incident reporting and action follow-up at shop floor level
  • Ensure the availability and proper use of Protective Equipment
  • Comply with safety, cleanliness and tidiness rules (housekeeping, 5S)
  • Detect and report potential accident, risks and propose solutions
  • Participate in HSE risk assessments
  • Preparation and participation to internal HSE audits
  • Suggest improvement actions (organization, process, safety, hygiene, etc.) at shop floor
  • Manage / participate in continuous improvement projects in line with strategic objectives
  • Cross-collaborate with the other units
  • Participate in creating new recipe for UFDF
  • Collaborate with other function on creation of recipe on DCS
  • Set new parameters (From small scale to big scale)

Senior Biotechnologist 2

GlaxoSimthKline (GSK)
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Participate in preparation, operation, and completion of assigned process stages to ensure the production of bulk drug substance within established timing and quality standards
  • To ensure good housekeeping of the facilities so as to keep them in good operational order in line with cGMP, safety, and environmental requirements
  • Hands-on experience in process related such as UF(Ultra filtration on hollow fiber and cassette), Fundabac, Chromatography, Column Packing(330mm dia, 440mm dia, 630mm dia and Proxy column: Method of packing is Pack in place) Precipitate process
  • Vacuum oven and GloveBox
  • SME on UF (Ultrafiltation) process, CIP, installation
  • Practice cGMP (Good Manufacturing Process) and GDP (Good Documentation Practices)
  • Execute IOQ and PQ
  • Timely documentation for batch records
  • Reviewing of batch records and checklist
  • SOPs revision review
  • Perform validations, CVP and protocol runs for new equipment and annual re-validation
  • Environmental monitoring for investigation and routine prior from shutdown activities
  • Trouble shooting of problems pertaining to recipe fault
  • Involve in PSS sessions for investigating any major or minor deviations
  • SAP user
  • Pre-campaign slides to ensure at the start of each campaign, everything runs smoothly
  • Participate in deviation investigation process (Process, Environment, Maintenance/Equipment, QC) and implementation of Corrective and Preventive action
  • Participate in cGMP self-inspections to ensure compliance with internal LSOPs and Regulatory requirements
  • Comply with all relevant LSOP/Batch records requirements
  • Water Sampling, Environmental Sampling, Agar plates sampling
  • Execute validation runs for new equipment
  • Non-routine sampling for consistency testing
  • Participated in L1 audit for safety
  • Member of EHS community
  • GEMBA walk on the site
  • Involve in unsafe report investigation
  • Participate in Safety Inspection and making amendments to existing Risk Assessments
  • Identify and report all potential safety issues (personal protection requirement, equipment protection, way of working etc)
  • Regular meeting and discussion with department colleagues to resolve issues (E.g
  • Timely supplies of materials and buffers, process issues)
  • Support calibration/maintenance activities.

Senior Engineering Assistance

Setsco Service Pte Ltd
10.2013 - 01.2014
  • Job Scope: Calibration
  • Calibrate temperature in house and on site
  • Ex; oven, water bath, furnace
  • Prepare reports and worksheet for the customer after calibration
  • Going to neighboring countries for calibration.

Technician (Electrical and Mechanical)

Femac Singapore Pte Ltd
05.2012 - 10.2013
  • Job Scope: Base on locally and neighboring countries
  • Installation of industrial bakery equipment
  • Ex; oven, mixer, molder
  • Troubleshooting / over-hauling of equipment
  • Ex; circuit board, replacing parts, over-haul mixer
  • Maintenance and repair service requests as assigned.

Education

Forklift Driver's Training Course -

Perform Work in Confined Space Operation -

NTUC Learning Hub
03.2022

Writing Technical Reports for GMP Compliance -

Ngee Ann Polytechnic
11.2021

Perform Presentation Functions -

ST Electronics (E-Services PTE LTD)
07.2018

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -

Ngee Ann Polytechnic
10.2017

Operate Chromatography Process Equipment -

Merck Millipore
05.2016

Optimize Tangential Flow Filtration Flow -

Merck Millipore
05.2015

Operate Tangential Flow Filtration Process Equipment -

Merck Millipore
12.2014

Develop a Risk Management Implementation Plan (Level 2) -

02.2013

Apply Workplace Safety and Health in Process Plant -

02.2013

Higher Nitec in Mechanical Engineering -

ITE College Central (Tampines Campus)
12.2012

O Level Certificate -

Mercu Private School
12.2009

N Level Certificate -

Mercu Private School
12.2008

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to Multitask
  • Fast Learner
  • Adaptability
  • Ability to Work in "a" Team
  • Microsoft Office
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Effective Time Management
  • Dedicated team player
  • Customer Relations
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Team Management
  • Project Planning
  • Recordkeeping

Languages

English
Malay

Personal Information

  • Place of Birth: Singapore
  • Date of Birth: 01/12/87
  • Nationality: Singaporean

Hobbies and Interests

I am a talented musician with a passion for creating and performing music. My diverse range of musical abilities includes playing percussion instruments, and guitars, as well as the alto and tenor saxophones. At least once a week, I will have jamming with fellow musicians, compose original pieces, or play covers of my favorite songs, music is a central part of my life. I have developed a keen sense of rhythm and an ear for melody that allows me to effortlessly create music that resonates with your audience. My love for music drives me to continuously hone my skills and explore new genres and styles, making me a versatile and dynamic musician.

Timeline

Reno Specialist

Your Reno Works
07.2023 - Current

Foundry Operation Technician

Molyworks Pte Ltd
12.2022 - 07.2023

Biotechnologist 3 / Equipment specialist 2

Novartis BiopharmaOps Singapore
01.2019 - 07.2022

Senior Biotechnologist 2

GlaxoSimthKline (GSK)
01.2014 - 01.2019

Senior Engineering Assistance

Setsco Service Pte Ltd
10.2013 - 01.2014

Technician (Electrical and Mechanical)

Femac Singapore Pte Ltd
05.2012 - 10.2013

Forklift Driver's Training Course -

Perform Work in Confined Space Operation -

NTUC Learning Hub

Writing Technical Reports for GMP Compliance -

Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Perform Presentation Functions -

ST Electronics (E-Services PTE LTD)

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -

Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Operate Chromatography Process Equipment -

Merck Millipore

Optimize Tangential Flow Filtration Flow -

Merck Millipore

Operate Tangential Flow Filtration Process Equipment -

Merck Millipore

Develop a Risk Management Implementation Plan (Level 2) -

Apply Workplace Safety and Health in Process Plant -

Higher Nitec in Mechanical Engineering -

ITE College Central (Tampines Campus)

O Level Certificate -

Mercu Private School

N Level Certificate -

Mercu Private School
Omar Adnan