Allen Gardner
Lead Operations Technician at Aziyo Biologics, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Lu (Loleta) Sandoval
I have found Mark to exemplify an excellent work ethic, high attention to detail, a thorough understanding of his work requirements, and to always have a positive attitude while accomplishing his tasks both in his department and interdepartmentally. Mark has always exhibited good communication, follow up, and a willingness to ask questions of things he deemed unclear. It was a pleasure to work with him.
Stefan Reinhardt
Mark and I were employed for several years by a biotech start-up in vastly different roles which nevertheless relied heavily on one another. "Crunch time" was rarely predictable -- this was simply the nature of the industry and the various entities that governed it -- but having Mark on board to remind us that we were all "part of the same team" helped make such instances exponentially more bearable. It is my observation that Mark possesses an amazing work ethic and an admirable ability to interact positively at all times with personnel from a wide variety of professional and cultural backgrounds. He truly puts the welfare of the collective above his own interests, and I am convinced that he will be an enormous asset to any organization that is ready to allow him to put his professional and personal talents to the test.
Lu (Loleta) Sandoval
I have found Mark to exemplify an excellent work ethic, high attention to detail, a thorough understanding of his work requirements, and to always have a positive attitude while accomplishing his tasks both in his department and interdepartmentally. Mark has always exhibited good communication, follow up, and a willingness to ask questions of things he deemed unclear. It was a pleasure to work with him.
Stefan Reinhardt
Mark and I were employed for several years by a biotech start-up in vastly different roles which nevertheless relied heavily on one another. "Crunch time" was rarely predictable -- this was simply the nature of the industry and the various entities that governed it -- but having Mark on board to remind us that we were all "part of the same team" helped make such instances exponentially more bearable. It is my observation that Mark possesses an amazing work ethic and an admirable ability to interact positively at all times with personnel from a wide variety of professional and cultural backgrounds. He truly puts the welfare of the collective above his own interests, and I am convinced that he will be an enormous asset to any organization that is ready to allow him to put his professional and personal talents to the test.
Lu (Loleta) Sandoval
I have found Mark to exemplify an excellent work ethic, high attention to detail, a thorough understanding of his work requirements, and to always have a positive attitude while accomplishing his tasks both in his department and interdepartmentally. Mark has always exhibited good communication, follow up, and a willingness to ask questions of things he deemed unclear. It was a pleasure to work with him.
Stefan Reinhardt
Mark and I were employed for several years by a biotech start-up in vastly different roles which nevertheless relied heavily on one another. "Crunch time" was rarely predictable -- this was simply the nature of the industry and the various entities that governed it -- but having Mark on board to remind us that we were all "part of the same team" helped make such instances exponentially more bearable. It is my observation that Mark possesses an amazing work ethic and an admirable ability to interact positively at all times with personnel from a wide variety of professional and cultural backgrounds. He truly puts the welfare of the collective above his own interests, and I am convinced that he will be an enormous asset to any organization that is ready to allow him to put his professional and personal talents to the test.
Lu (Loleta) Sandoval
I have found Mark to exemplify an excellent work ethic, high attention to detail, a thorough understanding of his work requirements, and to always have a positive attitude while accomplishing his tasks both in his department and interdepartmentally. Mark has always exhibited good communication, follow up, and a willingness to ask questions of things he deemed unclear. It was a pleasure to work with him.
Stefan Reinhardt
Mark and I were employed for several years by a biotech start-up in vastly different roles which nevertheless relied heavily on one another. "Crunch time" was rarely predictable -- this was simply the nature of the industry and the various entities that governed it -- but having Mark on board to remind us that we were all "part of the same team" helped make such instances exponentially more bearable. It is my observation that Mark possesses an amazing work ethic and an admirable ability to interact positively at all times with personnel from a wide variety of professional and cultural backgrounds. He truly puts the welfare of the collective above his own interests, and I am convinced that he will be an enormous asset to any organization that is ready to allow him to put his professional and personal talents to the test.
Experience
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Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
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United States
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Biotechnology
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Operations Technician
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Jun 2017 - Present
Leads a team of technicians to manufacture implantable extracellular matrix patches used to regenerate vascular tissues. Monitors environmental conditions, maintains equipment, drafts/revises controlled documents, performs inspections against established specifications, testing and protocol validations. Assists with equipment IQ/OQ, gap analyses, process transfers and product development for novel devices. Leads a team of technicians to manufacture implantable extracellular matrix patches used to regenerate vascular tissues. Monitors environmental conditions, maintains equipment, drafts/revises controlled documents, performs inspections against established specifications, testing and protocol validations. Assists with equipment IQ/OQ, gap analyses, process transfers and product development for novel devices.
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CorMatrix Cardiovascular, Inc.
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Roswell, GA
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Operation Technician
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Oct 2013 - 2017
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Aderans Research Institute
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Biotechnology
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Technician
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Dec 2010 - Apr 2013
Manufactured an injectable biologic used as a regenerative cell-therapy for treatment of alopecia in Phase II Clinical Trials. Utilized aseptic techniques to process incoming tissue, grow primary cells, perform cell passages and harvest cells for shipment to end-user. Performed cellular analysis, data reporting and morphological evaluation of cell cultures. Served on CAPA teams, participated in cross-functional investigations and aided in process transfers. Manufactured an injectable biologic used as a regenerative cell-therapy for treatment of alopecia in Phase II Clinical Trials. Utilized aseptic techniques to process incoming tissue, grow primary cells, perform cell passages and harvest cells for shipment to end-user. Performed cellular analysis, data reporting and morphological evaluation of cell cultures. Served on CAPA teams, participated in cross-functional investigations and aided in process transfers.
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Artivion, Inc.
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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500 - 600 Employee
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Production Specialist
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Jun 2007 - Nov 2010
Manufactured BioGlue®, a bio-surgical adhesive used in a syringe delivery device. Served as subject matter expert, ensured procedural compliance, revised SOP’s and performed protocol validations. Served as Lead for chemical buffer and solution formulation, filtration, inspection, etc. Cross-trained to manufacture an implantable biologic, ProPatch®, using SynerGraft® technology to process incoming tissue to produce an extracellular matrix patch. Manufactured BioGlue®, a bio-surgical adhesive used in a syringe delivery device. Served as subject matter expert, ensured procedural compliance, revised SOP’s and performed protocol validations. Served as Lead for chemical buffer and solution formulation, filtration, inspection, etc. Cross-trained to manufacture an implantable biologic, ProPatch®, using SynerGraft® technology to process incoming tissue to produce an extracellular matrix patch.
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Education
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Kennesaw State University
BS, Biology
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