Kelsey Wilson
Fuquay-Varina
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in visual inspection, machinery qualification, and safety protocols in production and site startup environments. Skilled in team collaboration, problem-solving, and driving improvements in manufacturing processes and outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Associate
FUJIFILM Biotechnologies
Holly Springs
09.2024 - Current
- Operated Automated Visual Inspection Machine and provided technical input to engineering teams during testing and process improvements.
- Developed a working knowledge on aseptic processing, isolator controls, and sterile filling operations.
- Led visual inspection team during start-up of GMP-regulated parenteral manufacturing facility.
- Authored and implemented SOPs for visual inspection processes and developed training materials to ensure team compliance.
- Supported automated visual inspection machine qualification activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ documentation and execution.
- Assisted in preparation for audit and regulatory inspections, ensuring compliance and readiness.
- Received foundational training in developing vision recipes within a visual inspection software.
Internship - Manufacturing Science and Technology
Novartis Gene Therapies
Durham
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Utilized OSI Pi, Statistica and batch record data in JMP to determine relationships between specific growth metabolites and HEK293 cellular growth patterns. Presented findings through statistical and graphical analysis to site management.
- Shadowed engineers to gain insights on floor support for upstream, downstream, and drug product processes.
- Assisted with document requests and processing to support compliance during regulatory site audits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08-2024
Skills
- Equipment qualification
- Automated & Manual Visual Inspection
- Technical documentation
- Adaptability and quick learning
- Proficient in Microsoft applications
- GRETEL vision software
- Good manufacturing practices
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Timeline
Manufacturing Associate
FUJIFILM Biotechnologies
09.2024 - Current
Internship - Manufacturing Science and Technology
Novartis Gene Therapies
06.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Central Florida