Dean Mpofu
About Dean Mpofu
Dean Mpofu is a Bioprocess Associate at Bristol-Myers Squibb in County Dublin, Ireland, specializing in upstream manufacturing processes and CHO cell process improvement.
Current Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Dean Mpofu currently serves as a Bioprocess Associate at Bristol-Myers Squibb in County Dublin, Ireland. In this role, he specializes in upstream manufacturing processes, which includes inoculation and scale-up. His responsibilities include preparing media, setting up, sterilizing, sampling, and maintaining bioreactors. Dean ensures laboratory practices are safe and that the work area is clean and orderly.
Previous Experience at Helsinn Group
Before his current position, Dean Mpofu worked at Helsinn Group as a Manufacturing Operator from 2018 to 2020. There, he was responsible for several operational tasks in County Dublin, Ireland. His experience during this period laid a solid foundation for his expertise in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Educational Background in Bioscience
Dean Mpofu studied at the Institute of Technology, Carlow, where he earned a degree in Bioscience with Biopharmaceutical from 2013 to 2017. His comprehensive four-year program equipped him with the essential knowledge and skills required for his role in bioprocessing and manufacturing.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Dean Mpofu possesses specialized knowledge in upstream manufacturing processes, including performing experiments to improve Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell processes. He supports shake flask and small-scale cell culture process development and uses systems like Delta V and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for CIP and SIP procedures. He maintains records in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
Compliance and Safety in Bioprocessing
Dean ensures adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and maintains a clean work environment. He completes all necessary manufacturing documentation, such as logbooks, and reports any non-conformance to the shift lead. Dean's role includes maintaining safe laboratory practices, critical for a compliant and efficient bioprocessing environment.