Javier N Torres
Worcester,MA
Summary
Dynamic Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead Technician at Abbvie Bioresearch Center, adept in cGMP compliance and process validation. Successfully led a team to achieve operational goals, enhancing efficiency and quality. Proven expertise in chromatography operations and effective communication, driving cross-functional collaboration and ensuring regulatory adherence. offering several years of experience in performing quality repairs and maintenance by analyzing situation and determining best course of action. Focused on delivering quality work while training new employees to complete duties and maintain records of completed work.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead Technician
Abbvie Bioresearch Center
Worcester, MA
03.2020 - Current
- Executed cell culture operations in cGMP environment, maintaining sterility for scales of 500 Kg, 1,000 Kg, and 6,000 Kg.
- Trained personnel on safe operation of equipment for cell culture processes.
- Performed inoculation and transfer of cell cultures to bioreactors and wave rocker bags.
- Conducted heat and chemical sanitization of process tanks and filtration systems.
- Monitored laboratory processes and equipment performance to ensure adherence to SOPs.
- Prepared and reviewed technical documents, including batch records and regulatory submissions.
- Troubleshot contamination issues in protein purification processes to ensure product quality.
- Specialized in downstream process development, focusing on chromatography and purification for recombinant proteins.
- experience in quality control and sample analysis, Proficient in performing HPLC, GC, and wet chemistry techniques, while adhering strictly to GLP standards.
- Experience with formulating and preparing sterile liquid and solid media, including supplements, and reagents.
- Proficient in sterile media preparation and handling to maintain cell culture integrity.
- Successfully prepared and maintained cell culture media for small-scale and large-scale bioreactor production, managing inventory, and ordering necessary supplies.
- Experience in preparing various stock solutions, buffers, and growth factors for cell culture.
Water treatment Process Engineer - Manager
Veolia North America Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts
12.2015 - 01.2020
- Executed comprehensive chemical analyses to ensure compliance with EPA water safety regulations.
- Supervised process control lab procedures and efficiently managed sampling schedules.
- Analyzed system performance, identifying areas for improvement in treatment processes.
- Developed optimization plans for waste management operations with measurable outcomes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement innovative engineering solutions.
- Conducted root cause analysis to effectively resolve operational issues.
- Trained team members on safety protocols and best practices for process efficiency.
- Documented technical procedures for compliance audits, ensuring adherence to standards.
Manufacturing L2P Engineer
Intel Corporation
Hudson, MA
04.2006 - 08.2015
- Acquired expertise in L2E/L2P for Nikon Precision Photolithography equipment.
- L2P Perform Coating, expose, and develop equipment in Lithography Tel Clean Track ACT8 Coater/Developers developed innovative designs for semiconductor components and manufacturing processes.
- Certified in Photolithography, Front End, Back End, PDPI, QML, Full Metrology and TWH.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance overall product performance.
- Strong experience with test method validation (TMV) and equipment validation. Executed thorough testing and validation of engineering prototypes.
- Analyzed data to identify trends for design improvements.
- Implemented quality assurance processes within production workflows to ensure compliance.
- Mentored junior engineers on best practices, enhancing technical skills.
- Streamlined engineering processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
American University of Puerto Rico
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Universidad De Cuenca
Masters in Business Administration -
American University of Puerto Rico
Skills
- cGMP compliance
- Process validation
- Cell culture techniques
- Chromatography operations
- LIMS management
- Regulatory adherence
- Analytical chemistry
- Quality assurance
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Technical writing
- Effective communication
- Safety training
- Problem solving
- Game strategy implementation
- Safety compliance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Practice management
- Change management
- Team scheduling
- Schematic interpretation
- System imaging
- Remote support management
- Instrument calibration
- Blueprint reading
- Diagnostic testing
- System maintenance
- Support documentation composition
- System diagnostics
- ISO 9000 and kaizen practices
- SOP enforcement
- Critical thinking and analysis
- System upgrades and enhancements
Training
- Structured Problem Resolution - Seven Step Production Troubleshooting
- Self-Sustaining Management of Hazardous Energies
- Hazardous Waste Handling & Storage
- Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485
- Internal Audit
- Advance Electrical Annual Certification for EEW-2
- PPE Training for Chemical Handling
- Process flow overview Web - Ergo in Mfg, Labs, Safety
Timeline
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead Technician
Abbvie Bioresearch Center
03.2020 - Current
Water treatment Process Engineer - Manager
Veolia North America Corporation
12.2015 - 01.2020
Manufacturing L2P Engineer
Intel Corporation
04.2006 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
American University of Puerto Rico
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Universidad De Cuenca
Masters in Business Administration -
American University of Puerto Rico