Jerryka D.

About Jerryka D.

I am passionate about delivering high-quality and safe CAR-T cell therapies to patients in need. I have a strong practical and theoretical knowledge of the complex and dynamic processes involved in manufacturing personalized cell-based treatments, from media preparation and aseptic processing to batch records and SOPs.I am also proficient in ensuring compliance with GMP, quality systems, and safety policies, as well as conducting investigations and identifying innovative solutions to improve efficiency and performance. Additionally, I have successfully trained and mentored other associates, demonstrating my leadership and communication skills. I am eager to continue expanding my skills and knowledge in the exciting field of biotech manufacturing and biopharmaceuticals.

Experience

1. Lead Manufacturing Associate Car-t Cell Therapy

   Bristol Myers Squibb

   Aug 2025 — Present

   Execute operations described in standard operating procedures and batch records.* Demonstrates strong practical and theoretical knowledge in their work.* Completes documentation required by process transfer protocols, validation protocols, standard operating procedures, and batch records.* Solves complex problems; takes new perspectives using existing solutions.* Performs tasks in a manner consistent with the safety policies, quality systems, and GMP requirements. Completing training assignments to ensure the necessary technical skills and knowledge.* Sets up manufacturing areas and equipment/fixtures. Perform facility and equipment commissioning activities.* Collaborates with support groups on recommendations and solving technical problems.* Help to ensure the shift works effectively in a team based, cross-functional environment to complete all production tasks required by shift schedule.* Collaborates closely with Shift Managers to ensure seamless pass down and communication of operational status.* Supports investigations.* Identifies innovative solutions.* Supports writing manufacturing operating procedures that are technically sound, promote effective and efficient operations, and comply with CGMP requirements.* Training others on SOPs, Work Instructions to successfully complete manufacturing operations.* Working with production planning with leadership to execute daily unit operations schedule that includes people, product, and material flow across multiple shifts.

Education

• Salem State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

  2016 — 2018

• Fitchburg State University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• Quincy College

  Associate of Science - AS, Biotechnology

  2012 — 2016