Dustin Schmidt

QC Supervisor at Bora Biologics

San Diego, California, United States

About

Experience

  • Bora Biologics (10 yrs 8 mos)
    • Quality Control Supervisor
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

      • Fast paced GMP environment, requiring adaptability and efficiency • Managed and scheduled Bioanalytical Group in order to support Manufacturing, stability, validation, and training needs • Coordinated, guided, and trained analysts of different skill backgrounds • Supported two FDA Pre-Licensing / Pre-Approval Inspections (PLI / PAI) audits • Executed method validations for HPLC and CE-SDS methods. Authored reports for various studies and validations. • Authored, redlined, and revised SOPs and test methods for process improvements • Performed thorough investigations into quality events, and drove thorough corrective actions • Performed bioanalytical assays such CE-SDS LIF, RP-HPLC, SEC, CEX, and Peptide Mapping • Hired as QC Associate in 2015. Promoted to QC Sr. Associate in 2018, Lead in 2022, Supervisor in 2025. • Company formerly known as Tanvex BioPharma USA, Inc.

    • Quality Control Lead
      Aug 2022 - Jan 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Senior Quality Control Associate
      Sep 2018 - Aug 2022 · 4 yrs

  • Quality Control Analyst III at Genentech
    Feb 2014 - Nov 2015 · 1 yr 10 mos

    • Performed Chemical and Biochemical assays on drug samples • Tested raw materials through wet chemistry testing assays • GMP environment. Adept at proper documentation and adherence to protocols and regulations • Worked night shift (8pm to 6am) for five months with minimal supervision • Executed a Method Validation for the Sievers GE 900 TOC instruments • Worked with laboratory instruments such as spectrophotometers, TOC analyzers, pH / conductivity meters, LAL (endotoxin) plate readers, and percent oxygen analyzers • Self-driven workplace. Responsible for maintaining own schedule in order to complete assays on time and to obtain new training • Employed as a contingent through Pro Unlimited

  • Grower Relations Field Technician at E. & J. Gallo Winery
    Aug 2013 - Oct 2013 · 3 mos

    • Independently surveyed sugar concentrations of vineyards in the Modesto area • Drove several hundred miles a week in order to survey different vineyards • Assessed and prioritized field surveys based on ripeness, quality, and vineyard needs • Advised on vineyard’s condition and harvest date

  • Molecular & Cellular Biology Lab Intern at UC Davis Engebrecht Laboratory
    2011 - 2012 · 1 yr

    • Molecular & Cellular Biology laboratory which researched genetics and gametogenesis • Utilized fluorescent microscopy in order to photograph germlines • Independently organized and managed own research schedule