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EDWARD TERRAZAS

Summary

Biopharmaceutical/Pharmaceutical with 5 years of experience in production environments. Mange production schedules and maintains accurate documentation of daily output to inform workflow decisions. Identifies malfunctions or errors and implements quick solutions to reduce downtime. Expert problem-solver and good manufacturing practices. Works well to handle assignments and always ready to go beyond basics assignments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Control Associate /Quality Control Microbiologist

A2 Biotherapeutics
08.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: Contracted by staffing agency Actalent
  • Proficiently execute molecular assay such as ddPCR, cell-based assays, and flow cytometry assays
  • Utilized statistical tools and software for data analysis to identify trends in product quality
  • Performed routine laboratory tests on samples to assess product durability and safety
  • Reviewed current industry standards and regulatory requirements relevant to product quality assurance practices
  • Perform Endotoxin and Sterility
  • Sampled and tested in an ISO 8 environment to detect harmful microorganisms, and contamination
  • Contracted by staffing agency Actalent

Manufacturing Technician II- Fractionation

Grifols Biologicals
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Contributed to manufacturing process improvements to meet production deadlines and KPIs
  • Worked at component level to understand production and troubleshoot various problems
  • Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity
  • Set up and verified functionality of safety equipment
  • Prepared equipment specifications, schedules and maintenance plans to keep machinery operating at peak performance level

Manufacturing Technician/Lead Manufacturing Technician (Promoted)

Baxco Pharmaceutical
11.2019 - 09.2022
  • Delegated assignments and coordinated schedules to manage day-to-day production operations
  • Documented department activities through logs and reports
  • Inspected department daily to verify team conformance with policies and expectations
  • Cleaned and maintained machinery to promote consistent operation and achieve production targets
  • Performed required start-up and break-down instruction before and after assigned shifts
  • Complied with safety requirements to protect personnel and company assets
  • Creating new process validation for a clinical run on CBD, which included cross functional teams including QA, R&D, Supply Chain and engineering.
  • Creating SOP based on clinical run for CBD.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

California State University of Northridge
Northridge, CA
05.2021

Skills

  • Troubleshoot service issues
  • Collaboration
  • Analytical thinking
  • Teamwork
  • Planning
  • Bilingual English/Spanish
  • CGMP/FDA Compliance
  • Laboratory skills
  • Analytical Techniques
  • Software Proficiency
  • Test method validation

Timeline

Quality Control Associate /Quality Control Microbiologist

A2 Biotherapeutics
08.2023 - Current

Manufacturing Technician II- Fractionation

Grifols Biologicals
09.2022 - 08.2023

Manufacturing Technician/Lead Manufacturing Technician (Promoted)

Baxco Pharmaceutical
11.2019 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

California State University of Northridge
EDWARD TERRAZAS