JOSE J PARRA
Sunnyvale,CA
Summary
I am a reliable and self-motivated individual with a strong background in working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize site maintenance and operational efficiency. I support and endorse high standards of maintenance, security and customer service. I offer diligence and I am resourceful in solutions development, assisting in repairs and process improvements.
Over the past 2 years I have gained experience and have become passionate and exceptionally familiar with operating and maintaining compliance within a R&D laboratory setting.
SKILL OVERVIEW FACILITIES: Wide variety of skills which include but are not limited to shipping/receiving, construction, plumbing, security/surveillance systems, electrical, asset maintenance/repairs, and general upkeep.
LAB MANAGER: Inventory monitoring and replenishment. Participated in company safety committee as safety officer. Experience in decontamination procedures. Established hazardous waste streams. Working with regulatory agencies to ensure overall compliance. Maintaining great relations with engineers, scientists, and lab associates to best support R&D laboratory needs.
LAB ASSOCIATE: Established micro-cell biology skillsets which include anaerobic aseptic technique, purified isolate banking, and bacterial streaking/re-streaking. Collaboratively worked on strain isolation team to strategically purify and isolate widely diverse range of anaerobic bacterial strains. Was able to successfully isolate, bank, and quality check 400+ anaerobic strains from donor fecal sample.
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN: Great mechanical skills. Ability to analyze equipment and schematic diagrams/manuals to troubleshoot technical/mechanical issues on equipment and or company assets. Familiar and experience working on benchtop equipment such as Beckman Coulter, Sam HD (Hamilton), Maldi-TOF, and Attune flow cytometer. Developed SOPs and daily maintenance decontamination cleanings for analytical equipment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Manager | Facilities Assistant
FEDERATION BIO
08.2021 - Current
- Lead, developed, and launched a company-wide computerized maintenance management system (Limble CMMS)
- Accountable for organizing & maintaining stock, monitoring inventory, and reordering all lab consumables in addition to reordering equipment spare parts (Benchling/Limble)
- Collaboratively developed an integrated company-wide safety committee and actively served as a safety officer to bridge safety information and reduce gaps to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies/officials
- Support engineers, scientists, lab associates with coordinating, assigning and completing pending work orders.
- Maintained physical condition of facilities, applying available resources and personnel to achieve safe, clean, and functional environment.
- Implemented preventive maintenance on machines and equipment to optimize safety and operational quality.
- Scheduled, coordinated and supervised all facility-related tasks and activities to monitor performance.
- Conducted regular facility inspections to identify repair needs or improvements.
- Directed vendors, facilities staff, and service providers as required to create efficient and non-disruptive work environment.
- Enforced compliance with applicable health, safety and environmental regulations to reduce risks.
- Collaborated with other departments to foster efficient use of facility space and resources.
- Updated tracking system monitoring facilities-related materials, supplies and equipment.
- Managed and coordinated all facilities maintenance and repair projects within time and budget constraints.
Facilities Maintenance Technician
UFC GYM
03.2018 - 08.2021
- Complete daily checklists and logs in a timely manner
- Ensure safety and compliance with standards, policies, and procedures regarding facility and its upkeep
- Inspected buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions.
- Worked quickly on emergency requests in order to minimize disruptions to operations.
- Completed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to diagnose problems with equipment and systems.
- Organized and maintained inventory of spare parts and equipment consumables.
- Disassembled broken, defective, and worn out equipment to aid with repairs.
- Inspected and tested machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
- Cleaned and lubricated components to maintain optimal performance.
- Carried out building updates such as painting surfaces, replacing fixtures, and reorganizing rooms.
Lead Algebra II Teacher
MATH ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Provide learning metrics and assessment results on a scheduled basis to all internal and external members including students, staff, and parents respectively
- Produced lesson plans, educational materials, templates, and reports for administrative staff
- Documented and recorded school paperwork for each individual student
- Facilitated a learning environment in compliance with learning criteria and followed procedures regarding safety/emergency situations.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
Education
BA Psychology - Child/Adolescent Development
San Jose University
Skills
- Equipment Replacement
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Grounds Maintenance
- Office Operations
- Utilities
- Plumbing
- Managerial Skills
- Relocation
- Facilities Engineering
- Technical Documentation
- Equipment Inspection
- OSHA Requirements
- Public Safety
- Building Walk-Throughs
- Maintenance and Repair
- Operational Efficiency
- Emergency Response
- Maintaining Facilities
- Work Orders
- Facility Support
Additional Information
- HONORS: , AP Scholar Recipient, Dean’s List, Cum Laude Medal Recipient, Psi Chi Affiliate
Timeline
Lab Manager | Facilities Assistant
FEDERATION BIO
08.2021 - Current
Facilities Maintenance Technician
UFC GYM
03.2018 - 08.2021
Lead Algebra II Teacher
MATH ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
05.2017 - 07.2017
BA Psychology - Child/Adolescent Development
San Jose University
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