Tamara Isaac
Morrisville
Summary
Accomplished Microbiologist specializing in environmental monitoring and CGMP compliance. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement quality control measures that enhance workflows and maintain production standards. Drives operational efficiency and fosters a culture of safety and quality while mentoring staff in rigorous testing protocols.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Monitoring Technician I
Alcami Corporation
Morrisville
10.2025 - Current
- Perform sampling of air for viable and non-viable particle counts alongside contact surface testing.
- Perform sampling and testing of facility gasses and water including pre-treatment, USP and Water for Injection.
- Manage the incubation of samples, enumeration and verification of plates and reporting of results.
- Ensure required testing documentation is complete and generated with adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Contribute to sustaining laboratory safety and cleanliness by overseeing waste disposal inventory and conducting routine cleaning of laboratory rooms and equipment.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Utilized specialized software for tracking equipment metrics and performance data.
- Assisted in training new staff on monitoring protocols and safety procedures.
Environmental Monitoring Technician
Nephron Pharmaceuticals
West Columbia
07.2023 - 10.2025
- Monitored environment, air quality, and personnel samples in production area, ensuring accurate enumeration and verification of samples.
- Completes sampling on a daily basis for the facilities’ WFI system program.
- Supports the maintenance of the clean room environment, ensuring it remains below alert level limits and is consistently compliant with cleanliness standards.
- Ensures proper documentation of activities in accordance with cGMPs.
- Ensures proper documentation of batch records and logbooks, in strict adherence to GMP and GDP standards.
- Collaborates with cross functional teams, including production, formulation, quality assurance, and engineering, to ensure seamless operations and continuous adherence to manufacturing standards.
- Assisted in timely completion of root cause investigations and CAPA implementations, contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
- Mentored new and less experienced staff on manufacturing processes, GMP procedures, and safety protocols to enhance team knowledge and compliance.
- Performed laboratory tasks including autoclave operations, general housekeeping, and inventory management.
Education
Bachelor’s of Science - Integrative Neuroscience
Binghamton University
05-2020
Skills
- Environmental monitoring
- Microbial Enumeration and Verification
- Bioburden Sampling
- Aseptic Techniques
- Sample Preparation
- Sample Incubation
- Lab Equipment Operation and Maintenance
- cGMP practices
- Root cause analysis
- CAPA implementation
- Task management
- Self-directed work
- Microbiology
Timeline
Environmental Monitoring Technician I
Alcami Corporation
10.2025 - Current
Environmental Monitoring Technician
Nephron Pharmaceuticals
07.2023 - 10.2025
Bachelor’s of Science - Integrative Neuroscience
Binghamton University