David Viana
Islandia,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented Laboratory Manager highly effective at keeping laboratories running smoothly and efficiently. Knowledgeable about managing supplies, equipment and facilities. Pursuing new professional challenges with the opportunity to make a positive impact on laboratory operations and research success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Manager
AIRGAS
Islandia, United States
11.2015 - Current
- Resolved issues with product development from inception through post-commercialization processes.
- Designed processes to increase efficiency by minimizing error and reducing repetitive tasks.
- Interviewed, hired and trained lab technicians to perform experiments and analyze results.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
- Kept equipment maintained, facility clean and organized and inventory stocked to maximize performance.
- Managed operational documents and produced reports detailing activities.
- Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers and internal plant operations.
- Determined quality department standards, practices and procedures.
- Collaborated with audit clients and action owners to apply root cause analysis guidance and establish effective corrective action plans.
- Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.
- Recorded, analyzed and distributed statistical information.
- Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors.
- Specified quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers.
- Established and tracked quality department goals and objectives.
- Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.
Pharmacy Technician
LNK International
Hauppauge, NY
03.2008 - 11.2015
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Counted, measured and compounded raw materials following standard procedures.
- Supervised 30 machine operators and coordinated day-to-day assignments.
- Training of new personnel in material handling.
- Strict adherence to FIFO
Education
No Degree - Police Science
Suffolk County Community College
Brentwood, NYHigh School Diploma -
Sonderling High School
Brentwood, NY06.2002
Skills
- Facilities oversight
- Equipment Maintenance
- Quality controls
- [Tool] use
- Policy reinforcement
- Staff training and development
- Employee supervision
- Knowledge of quality systems
- Quality control tests
- Self-Motivated
- Computer Skills
- Attention to Detail
- PPE Compliance
- Leadership
- Interpersonal Communication
- Time Management
- Planning and Coordination
Timeline
Lab Manager
AIRGAS
11.2015 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
LNK International
03.2008 - 11.2015
No Degree - Police Science
Suffolk County Community College
High School Diploma -
Sonderling High School