Alex Buonaiuto
Biotech Production Specialist at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Biotech Production Specialist at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Biopharmaceutical Production Operator with a history and educational background in chemical and biological processing within the pharmaceutical/biotech space. Experienced in Upstream (Cell Culture) and Downstream (Purification) processes, GMP Investigations and Inspections, and Product Technology Transfer. Bachelor’s Degree in Bioprocess Engineering from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry / Syracuse University.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/regeneron-pharmaceuticals
• Assists and contributes in all areas of biotech production in both single-use and stainless steel production suites.
• Experience working with pre-clinical, clinical, and validated molecules in cGMP space.
• Monitors production processes including cell culture and purification activities for drug substance manufacturing and filling, and inspection and packaging activities for drug product manufacturing.
• Reviews, edits, completes and revises completed batch records, logbooks and SOPs in accordance with cGMP standards and compliant with written procedure.
• Performs manufacturing-level maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Participates in equipment start-up, commissioning and validation activities.
• Assists with troubleshooting in case of equipment failure.
• Gathers, trends and analyzes process generated data.
• Works to optimize, trend and report manufacturing process operational parameters during routine manufacturing campaigns.
• Creates process evaluation reports, process transfer documentation and process characterization presentations.
• Assists with training of new employees.
• Performs various tests and analytical procedures.
• Performs in-process sampling, quality control chemistry and quality control microbiology.
• Provides input to production activities scheduling.
• Coordinates regular equipment maintenance and calibrations.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline production and day-to-day operations.
Rensselaer, NY
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Biotech Production Specialist
State University of New York College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry
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• Led a team of six undergraduates, designing systems for anaerobic batch fermentation of wastewater samples from WestRock Paper Mill to usable biogas fuel. 
• Analyzed chemical composition of produced biogas to determine feasibility of its use as an energy source in a closed loop manufacturing system.
Syracuse, New York Area
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Research Team Lead - Fuel Biogas Production from Wastewater Fermentation
State University of New York College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry
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• Senior capstone project involving the design of a new, industrial scale, multi-use pharmaceutical manufacturing facility according to cGMP regulations.
• Research and development of process for large-scale batch production of mammalian cell-based pharmaceuticals, including seed train optimization and chromatography/filtration equipment operational requirements.
• Designed upstream and downstream processes, customized high-efficiency production bioreactors, and scheduled transfers to meet annual production requirements.
Syracuse, New York Area
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Process Design Team Member - Model Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility
Long Island Spirits
• Assisted lead distiller in the production of craft liquors utilizing production scale batch fermentation and distillation equipment.
• Duties included organizing production orders, maintaining inventory, processing raw materials for use, and all aspects of production processes.
• Hands on experience with fermentation, mass and heat transfer, distillation, filtration, bottling, packaging, and preparation of orders for wholesale distribution.
Baiting Hollow, NY
Assistant Distiller
Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery
• Maintained and organized trout population data for Onondaga County waterways.
• Facilitated cleanings and transfer of populations between reservoir tanks to ensure clean, safe conditions for optimal growth to replenish stocked waterways.
Elbridge, NY
Surveyor & Maintenance Technician
SWAP
• Community maintenance and construction work for a non-profit organization benefiting impoverished, rural communities in Appalachian Kentucky.
• Tasks included demolition and repair of damaged/neglected properties.
Hindman, KY
Volunteer - Appalachian Reconstruction Project
Bachelor of Science - BS
ABET accredited Chemical Engineering program with focus on Biopharmaceutical / Paper Industries.
Bioprocess Engineering
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State University of New York College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry
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Bachelor of Science - BS
Joint program with SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Chemical Engineering
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Syracuse University
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Syracuse, NY
Tyler Brazell
Industrial Wastewater Engineer
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New York, NY
Elizabeth Morgan
King & Spalding
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New York City Metropolitan Area
Elizabeth Morgan
MBA Candidate at The Wharton School
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-smith-722483115
Syracuse, NY
Jason Smith
Bioprocess Engineering Student at SUNY ESF
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-mariotti-826478115
Schenectady, NY
Marisa Mariotti
Quality Process Engineer at GE Power
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-antonini-982441129
Syracuse, NY
Brendan Antonini
Student at State University of New York College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry
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Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Samuel Dudevski
State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry
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Syracuse, NY
Sam Ellison
Jr Process Engineer at Knowles Precision Devices
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-lyons-0b7b8915a
Syracuse, NY
Tyler Lyons
Data mining and analysis, social network research project
https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhimehra
Syracuse, NY
Abhinandan Mehra
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-tucci-223806138
Syracuse, NY
Julian Tucci
Bioprocess Engineer and Scientist
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-kordziel
Albany, New York Metropolitan Area
Christopher Kordziel
Lead Biotech Production Specialist at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Reading, MA
Jared Hackley
Paper Machine Area Process Manager at Sylvamo
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mackenzie-riley97
Syracuse, NY
Mackenzie Riley
Process Science Associate  at Regeneron
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Greater Birmingham Area
Emmett Cheshire
Evoqua Water Technologies, Formerly US Filter
From river intake screens to sludge presses, we have you covered.
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Greater Roanoke Area
Kyler Schaner
Process Engineer at WestRock Company
https://www.linkedin.com/in/autumnelniski
Syracuse, NY
Autumn Elniski
PhD Candidate in Biomaterials Engineering at SUNY-ESF, MS student in Teaching and Curriculum at Syracuse University
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New York City Metropolitan Area
Ellen Conti, MBA
Bio-Process Engineer
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Holbrook, NY
Rachel Corr
Engineer Intern at Graphic Packaging International, LLC
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Caldwell, OH
James Noyes
Environment, Health and Safety Director at Trinity Water Solutions
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Toronto, ON
Alexandra Buonaiuto
Sales Account Manager at S4 Entertainment & Audio Visual
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Toronto, ON
alex buonaiuto
Student at East York Collegiate Institute