Laurent NICAUD
Technicien de Qualification et Validation
Quiévrain, BE.About
Highly experienced Qualification and Validation Technician with over 15 years of expertise in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, specializing in plasma protein purification and quality control. Proven ability to execute complex validation protocols (IO, OQ, PQ), ensure strict adherence to GMP/GDP standards, and optimize manufacturing processes through meticulous analytical testing and data management. Adept at operating diverse purification techniques and sophisticated laboratory equipment, consistently delivering high-quality results in regulated environments.
Work
Takeda (previously Baxter, Baxalta, Shire)
|Technicien Qualification et Validation en équipements biopharma
Lessines, Wallonia, Belgium
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Summary
Executed comprehensive qualification and validation protocols for biopharmaceutical equipment, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence in plasma protein purification.
Highlights
Executed Installation, Operational, and Performance Qualification (IO, OQ, PQ) protocols for biopharmaceutical equipment, guaranteeing system integrity and performance.
Managed and monitored validation protocols across multiple biopharmaceutical manufacturing lines, ensuring strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Performed complex plasma protein purification using diverse methods including viral inactivation, frontal filtration, cationic and anionic chromatography, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration (tangential filtration), dialysis, and sterilizing filtration.
Ensured strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP), maintaining 5S standards and achieving Yellow Belt certification.
Conducted packing and depacking of CM and ANX columns, and performed integrity testing on UF systems and cassettes to optimize purification processes.
Monitored manufacturing processes using Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), enhancing data traceability and operational efficiency.
Executed quality control and dosage adjustments, including precise pH and conductivity measurements, and spectrophotometric assays for product specification compliance.
Laboratoire de Fractionnement et de Biotechnologie
|Technicien de fractionnement coagulante
Lille, Hauts-de-France, France
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Summary
Performed specialized plasma protein fractionation and coagulation, applying advanced purification techniques in a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting.
Highlights
Executed plasma protein purification using advanced methods including viral inactivation, frontal filtration, cationic and anionic chromatography, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration (tangential filtration), dialysis, and sterilizing filtration.
Adhered strictly to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and 5S principles in all laboratory operations, ensuring product quality and safety.
Monitored manufacturing processes using PLX and Pharmacim systems, performing critical quality controls for osmolality, pH, and conductivity to maintain product specifications.
YPLON Mc BRIDE
|Contrôleur Qualité
Estaimpuis, Wallonia, Belgium
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Summary
Conducted rapid quality control for raw materials and semi-finished products in the chemical industry, ensuring product consistency and compliance.
Highlights
Conducted comprehensive quality control for raw materials and semi-finished products including acids, bases, and solvents, utilizing diverse analytical techniques.
Performed precise acid-base titrations, densimetry, and colorimetry (Hazen, Gardner) to verify product specifications.
Executed anionic and cationic assays, spectrophotometry for color, and refractive index/olfactory control for perfumes, ensuring quality standards.
MACO PRODUCTION
|Technicien de laboratoire
Mouvaux, Hauts-de-France, France
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Summary
Managed laboratory operations for pharmaceutical solution manufacturing, focusing on sterile production and chemical/bacteriological quality control.
Highlights
Manufactured sterile solutions (NaCl, Glucose, Mannitol) in a controlled cleanroom environment, adhering to strict pharmaceutical standards.
Performed chemical quality control of perfusion solutions using advanced analytical instruments including pH meters, HPLC, photometers, argentimetry, and osmometers.
Conducted rigorous bacteriological controls using Milliflex, micro-pressure, and L.A.L. methods, ensuring product sterility and safety.
VISTEON
|Technicien Essai
Harnes, Hauts-de-France, France
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Summary
Executed and reported on airbag deployment tests, contributing to product safety and performance evaluation for an automotive equipment manufacturer.
Highlights
Executed airbag deployment tests, performing detailed analysis and synthesis of test data to evaluate performance.
Authored comprehensive reports on test outcomes, providing critical insights for product development and safety compliance.
JACKDAW POLYMERE
|Technicien de laboratoire
Savigny, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
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Summary
Managed laboratory operations for plastic material transformation, overseeing raw material procurement, quality control, and inventory management.
Highlights
Managed raw material procurement, including price negotiation and resolution of non-conformity claims to optimize supply chain efficiency.
Conducted comprehensive quality control for raw materials and finished plastic products using spectrocolorimetry, melt-indexing, and various impact tests (Charpy, Izod).
Inputted control results and analytical reports into an information system, ensuring data integrity and facilitating informed decision-making.
Managed inventory data on UNIX systems, including stock entry/exit, product recodification, and inventory reconciliation for improved stock accuracy.
Oversaw the management of production waste, coordinating reprocessing or sale to specialized plastic recycling professionals, reducing environmental impact and costs.
G.A.S.P.A / Laboratoire AGUETTANT (Seasonal Employment)
|Préparateur de commandes
Unknown, Unknown, France
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Summary
Prepared orders for pharmaceutical laboratories, ensuring accurate and timely dispatch of materials.
Highlights
Prepared and fulfilled orders for G.A.S.P.A and Laboratoire AGUETTANT, maintaining high accuracy in product selection and packaging.
Contributed to efficient logistics operations by ensuring orders were ready for shipment according to schedules.
LABO-SERVICES
|Technicien de Laboratoire (Stage d'étude BTS)
Givors, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
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Summary
Conducted analytical testing of industrial waste during a BTS study internship, utilizing advanced chemical analysis techniques.
Highlights
Analyzed industrial waste using argentimetric titrations, accurately quantifying specific components.
Measured calorific value by calorimetric bomb, providing essential data for waste characterization.
Performed gas chromatography to identify and quantify volatile organic compounds in waste samples.
Education
Lycée Technique et Chimie
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B.T.S. (Brevet de Technicien Supérieur)
Chimie
Lycée La Martinière Terreaux
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Baccalauréat F6
Sciences et Techniques de Laboratoire - Option Chimie de Laboratoire
Languages
French
English
Spanish
Skills
Qualification & Validation
IO Qualification, OQ Qualification, PQ Qualification, Validation Protocols, Regulatory Compliance.
Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
Plasma Protein Purification, Viral Inactivation, Filtration (Frontal, Nanofiltration, Sterilizing), Chromatography (Cationic, Anionic), Ultrafiltration (Tangential), Dialysis.
Quality Control & Assurance
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), 5S Methodology, Yellow Belt Certification, Analytical Testing, pH Measurement, Conductivity Measurement, Spectrophotometry, HPLC, Argentimetry, Osmometry, Bacteriological Control (Milliflex, L.A.L.), Cleanroom Operations.
Laboratory Techniques
Raw Material Analysis, Finished Product Analysis, Melt-indexer, Spectrocolorimetry, Calorimetry, Gas Chromatography, Impact Testing (Charpy, Izod), Tensile Strength, Flexural Strength, Density Measurement, Viscosity Measurement.
Process Monitoring & Systems
Human-Machine Interface (HMI), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), PLX System, Pharmacim System, UNIX Systems, Data Input & Analysis, Inventory Management.
Project & Operations Management
Protocol Execution, Report Writing, Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Supply Chain Support, Waste Management.
Software
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access.
Interests
Hobbies
DIY (Bricolage), Gardening (Jardinage), Cinema.