Wendy McGinnis

Dependable hardworking Supervisor successful in building and motivating dynamic teams. Cultivates a culture in which staff members feel comfortable voicing questions and concerns as well as contributing new ideas that drives company growth. Organized and diligent with excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.

Ø  Virology Supervisor    5/19-present

Ø  Cell Lab Supervisor      1/19-5/19

Ø  Associate Supervisor     9/12-1/19

Early Positions: Cell Lab Production Technician, CPT, and Team Leader                                   9/01-9/12

·        Manage 8 employees on the Virology team and 9 employees on the Cell Lab and Media teams.

·        Identify all issues and provide continuous support through problem solving.

·        Complete deviations, investigations, NOPPs, CAPAs, Change Controls, and Actions.

·        Create, update, review manufacturing records, data captures, standard operating procedures, protocols, batch tickets, formulas, and sequences.

·        Create new viruses, cell lines, and medias.

·        Interview and onboard new hires

·        Approve time cards. 

·        Follow OOP, SOP, Lean manufacturing, 5S, and USDA guidelines.

·        Schedule virus, cell line, media processes, and technicians’ daily tasks.

·        Cycle count inventory, and order materials for the department.

·        Manage virus seed and cell stock inventories.

·        Complete KPI spreadsheet on people, safety, quality, delivery, and cost each day.

·        Lead aseptic processes and successfully completed DSTS/LOS systems to demonstrate skills and abilities.

·        Use LFH and BSC to perform cell counts, cell expansions, inoculate cells using virus seeds, harvest virus cultures, release antigens, rework rejected vaccines, run capping machine, pack glass, inspect vials and final product, and prep equipment.

·        Train technicians.

·        Budget management.

·        Create, transact, complete, and close batch tickets in Oracle as a backup in planning department.

·        Create Cell Banking Training Manual.

·        Enter OEE sheets into Database.

·        Proficient in Idea for Con, GoTrack, LIMS, BIRDS, Discoverer, MP2, Workforce, Wand, Skype, and Microsoft applications.

BS in Pre-med Biology from the University of New Orleans 2000