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Questions and Answers
I have significant experience working with automated systems in ______-regulated environments.
I have significant experience working with automated systems in ______-regulated environments.
GMP
While at Novartis, I worked extensively with ______ systems to monitor and manipulate critical process parameters.
While at Novartis, I worked extensively with ______ systems to monitor and manipulate critical process parameters.
SCADA
I adjusted temperature, flow rates, and other parameters to ensure optimal cell ______ and consistent product yield.
I adjusted temperature, flow rates, and other parameters to ensure optimal cell ______ and consistent product yield.
viability
I collaborated with Novartis’ automation engineers to develop process ______ for TFF1 systems and bioreactors.
I collaborated with Novartis’ automation engineers to develop process ______ for TFF1 systems and bioreactors.
My role was to provide insights into the biological process ______, such as optimizing nutrient delivery.
My role was to provide insights into the biological process ______, such as optimizing nutrient delivery.
The principles of process automation are highly transferable to the ______ automation FCDI specializes in.
The principles of process automation are highly transferable to the ______ automation FCDI specializes in.
At DSM, I designed and implemented process recipes for ______ used in testing material properties.
At DSM, I designed and implemented process recipes for ______ used in testing material properties.
This involved programming the equipment to perform specific tests under varying conditions, such as temperature and ______ rates.
This involved programming the equipment to perform specific tests under varying conditions, such as temperature and ______ rates.
This required a strong understanding of both the equipment’s capabilities and the material properties being ____.
This required a strong understanding of both the equipment’s capabilities and the material properties being ____.
I’ve gained a strong understanding of how to leverage automated systems to enhance throughput, accuracy, and ____.
I’ve gained a strong understanding of how to leverage automated systems to enhance throughput, accuracy, and ____.
I’ve collaborated extensively with automation engineers to optimize workflows in ____-regulated environments.
I’ve collaborated extensively with automation engineers to optimize workflows in ____-regulated environments.
The principles of precise parameter control and workflow ____ are directly applicable.
The principles of precise parameter control and workflow ____ are directly applicable.
In my role at Novartis, I was responsible for monitoring and adjusting bioreactor parameters using ____ systems.
In my role at Novartis, I was responsible for monitoring and adjusting bioreactor parameters using ____ systems.
While I haven’t yet worked directly with liquid handling systems, my experience developing recipes for TFF systems and ____ has given me a solid understanding.
While I haven’t yet worked directly with liquid handling systems, my experience developing recipes for TFF systems and ____ has given me a solid understanding.
Emphasize your familiarity with SCADA systems and process recipe ____.
Emphasize your familiarity with SCADA systems and process recipe ____.
I’m confident in my ability to quickly learn and apply platforms like ____ Fluent.
I’m confident in my ability to quickly learn and apply platforms like ____ Fluent.
Flashcards
SCADA Systems
SCADA Systems
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems that monitor and control industrial processes, like bioreactors and TFF systems.
Process Parameters
Process Parameters
Measurable factors influencing a process, such as temperature, flow rate, and pressure.
Process Recipe
Process Recipe
A predefined series of steps and parameters used to control a manufacturing or testing process.
Automation Engineers
Automation Engineers
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Cell Viability
Cell Viability
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Product Yield
Product Yield
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Upstream Manufacturing
Upstream Manufacturing
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Assay Automation
Assay Automation
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Liquid Handlers
Liquid Handlers
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Consistent Sample Preparation
Consistent Sample Preparation
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Viscometers
Viscometers
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Equipment Capabilities
Equipment Capabilities
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Material Properties
Material Properties
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Workflow Optimization
Workflow Optimization
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Automation in Bioprocessing
Automation in Bioprocessing
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Automation for Material Testing
Automation for Material Testing
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Throughput Enhancement
Throughput Enhancement
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Accuracy & Reproducibility
Accuracy & Reproducibility
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Manual Error Minimization
Manual Error Minimization
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SCADA Systems
SCADA Systems
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Process Recipe Development
Process Recipe Development
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Liquid Handling Systems
Liquid Handling Systems
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GMP-regulated environments
GMP-regulated environments
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Workflow Optimization in GMP-regulated environments
Workflow Optimization in GMP-regulated environments
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Adaptability to automation platforms
Adaptability to automation platforms
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Translating Biological Processes to Automated Workflows
Translating Biological Processes to Automated Workflows
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Study Notes
Automation and Programming Experience Summary
- Significant GMP experience: Extensive work with automated systems in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)-regulated environments.
- Process control expertise: Developed and optimized process control recipes, supporting equipment functionality (e.g., bioreactors, TFF1 systems).
- SCADA system proficiency: Monitored and manipulated critical process parameters using SCADA systems, adjusting temperature, flow rates, etc., to optimize cell viability and product yield.
- Collaboration with engineers: Worked closely with automation engineers to develop process recipes, translating biological process requirements into operational workflows.
- Process optimization: Improved system performance and product consistency through recipe development and parameter optimization.
- Transferable skills: Experience in recipe development, parameter optimization, and process control directly applicable to assay automation, like programming liquid handlers and ensuring precise sample preparation.
- Viscometer programming: Designed and implemented process recipes for viscometers, requiring programming for testing materials under varying conditions (temperature, shear rates).
- Broad automation understanding: Extensive experience using automation across multiple roles (bioprocessing and materials testing), learning to leverage automated systems for enhanced throughput, accuracy, and reproducibility.
- Adaptable to liquid handling systems: Confident in adapting to liquid handling systems (e.g., Tecan Fluent), given experience in precise parameter control and workflow optimization in GMP settings.
- Quick learning: Frames themselves as a quick learner of new automation platforms, given strong process control and programming foundation.
- Collaboration focus: Emphasize extensive collaboration with automation engineers to optimize workflows, contributing to recipe development.
Key Talking Points for Interview
- SCADA expertise: Highlight familiarity with SCADA systems and process recipe development, demonstrating understanding of programming logic and parameter control applicable to assay automation.
- Transferable skills: Emphasize how experiences in bioprocess automation and material testing are directly applicable to assay automation.
- Quick learner: Frame lack of direct liquid handler experience as an area of quick learning given strong process control foundation.
- Collaborative approach: Showcase collaborative nature and ability to work effectively with automation engineers.
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