Josue D. Torres Vazquez
Everett,WA
Summary
Dynamic and results driven professional with extensive experience as an instrumentalist, complemented by strong leadership and relationship building capabilities. Proven track record of effective teamwork, with a comprehensive understanding of the underwriting process and team dynamics. Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills enhance the ability to foster collaboration and drive project success. Eager to join a forward-thinking team that values continuous development and leverages industry experience for mutual growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Calibration Supervisor, Engineering
AGC Biologics
Bothell, WA
03.2025 - Current
- Led production teams to ensure compliance with GMP regulations and quality standards.
- Streamlined workflows to enhance efficiency in biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
- Mentored staff on operational best practices and safety procedures.
- Implemented training programs to improve team performance and skill development.
- Supervised and provided improvement plan to the managers about the calibration program procedures and practices.
- Calibration technician workload planning per the schedule maintained in the Blue Mountain RAM CMMS system.
- Managed of external calibration activities with 3rd party suppliers.
- Performed calibration work on complex instruments such as Temperature, Pressure, Electronic, Flow, Weight, Level, Speed, pH & Conductivity, Laboratory Equipment and other manufacturing and utility system instrumentation.
- Performed troubleshooting, installations and repairs of complex instrumentation on production, laboratory and facility systems, ensuring all systems and devices are calibrated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and internal SOP's.
- Maintained a safe work environment; work in a safe manner following all safety SOP's.
- Maintained assigned area of ownership within the facility to support inspection readiness and general facility upkeep for support of clinical and commercial manufacturing.
- Performed calibration work orders and support the Managers for engineering change controls within the allotted time.
- Maintained all calibration records, work orders, and investigations in an orderly and accurate manner in compliance with cGMP's by the utilization of the site CMMS and Document Management Systems.
- Assisted equipment Owners determine the appropriate Calibration Information for their processes through the evaluation of Instrument specifications.
- Supported managers in regulatory and Internal Audits / Inspections.
Lead Calibration Technician IV
AGC Biologics
Seattle, WA
05.2022 - 02.2025
- Responsible for maintaining and improving cGMP Calibration Program at AGC Biologics and readiness of instrumentation and equipment of new Bio-Manufacturing Facility as well as maintained current operation of existing facilities.
- Lead Instrumentation/Calibrations group to assure that required process, laboratories, utilities and facilities equipment calibrations are performed in compliance with cGMP regulations, company policies and procedures and meet Federal and local governmental regulation (e.g. FDA, EQB, OSHA, etc.).
- Perform calibration work on instruments such as Temperature, Pressure, Electronic, Flow, Weight, Level, Speed, pH & Conductivity, Laboratory Equipment and other manufacturing and utility and facilities system instrumentation
- Leadership role, scheduling and performing all Initial Calibrations for projects to meet dead lines, developing calibration methods for new Instrumentation, assigning workload/coaching new Technicians, and training MFG operators on equipment handling and use.
- Performed calibration and maintenance work orders reviews and approvals and supervise works performed by other technicians.
- Worked directly in integration of new MFG project, installation of new equipment’s in our GMP areas.
- Adjusted, calibrated and repaired faulty components within diagnostic and operational equipment.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills, proactive in solving problems with minimal supervision, also performing preventive adjustments on instrumentation found close to their tolerance limits which improve reliability of our instruments.
- Worked directly in development/training of associate engineering technicians.
- Performed corrective, preventive, predictive maintenance to DIW, WFI, AHU systems, distillers, Bioreactors, autoclave vessels, Glass/Parts washers and instruments For GMP and Non-GMP areas.
- Worked directly and assisted outsourced vendors
- Collaborated with other engineering personnel to integrate test results and diagnostic findings.
- Prepared job plans, delegated crew assignments and observed team members at work to identify and correct performance issues.
Engineering Calibration Technician III
AGC Biologics
Seattle, WA
02.2019 - 04.2022
- Independently assists or directly provides technical support in process, testing, and utility areas.
- Perform calibration, troubleshooting, repair analytical laboratory equipment's, critical process equipment's, autoclaves, Waste water systems, glass washers and boilers equipment.
- Perform calibrations on temperature, pressure, pH, conductivity, level, flow, speed, weight and mA-voltage-reading instrumentation.
- Direct assisted in projects and calibration and installation of new manufacturing areas and equipment for AMY 2.0 and NVX line production
- Supporting QA providing instruments calibration information required for Investigation purposes.
- Ensured that all operations were accomplished in compliant manner, consistent with current corporate policies, industry standards, and applicable GMP regulatory requirements.
- Performed maintenance/calibration, On demand and PM work orders, Installation and direct maintenance work on WFI, DWI, systems Instruments
- Performed calibrations and maintenance of multiple capacity Bioreactors and Incubators on cGMp's areas.
- Provide analytical, data management, and equipment / instrument support.
- Troubleshooting and analysis of equipment malfunctions to assist in repair and return to service activities.
- Ownership of our Department Inspection readiness, identifying appropriate storage for our STD’s
- Received excellent feedback from our customers regarding commitment and performance
- Pneumatic/electronic instrumentation calibration troubleshooting and repair work.
- Maintained at 100% in compliance and in completed monthly work assigned, reducing to zero past dues in the last 2 years and elimination of cal. extensions
- Repair/Maintenance costs avoidance and standardization of processes.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others
Instrumentation Calibration Technician II
Mentor Tech Group
Seattle, WA
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Pneumatic/electronic instrumentation calibration troubleshooting and repair work.
- Direct work experience calibration in temperature, humidity, mass scale, pressure, pH, conductivity, flow, velocity, level and mechanics knowledge.
- Calibration and direct maintenance work on WFI, DWI, system and bioreactors.
- Perform calibration, troubleshooting, repair analytical laboratory equipment's, process equipment's, autoclaves and boilers equipment.
- On demand work orders, PM calibrations and calibration certifications
- Experience performing calibrations in pharmaceutical industry environment of biotechnology.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all repair and calibration work.
- Knowledge in BMRAM and Siemens Insight system.
- Liaised with engineering staff on special projects to assist with configuration, installation and interoperation of system equipment.
- Removed damaged instruments and repaired components.
Maintenance Instrumentation Technician I
Baxter Healthcare
Jayuya, PR
05.2011 - 04.2018
- Reads and interprets P&ID, electrical, mechanical or pneumatic systems schematics for instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
- Provides major repairs to steam sterilization autoclave vessels, boilers and instrumentation
- Perform calibrations on temperature, pressure, conductivity, level, flow and voltage-reading instrumentation
- Reads and interprets calibrations specifications and procedures for performing instrument checks or adjustments within allowed, and mostly critical, tolerances
- Performs regular corrective, preventive, predictive and On demand maintenance to autoclave vessels and instruments
- Reads and interprets all data applicable to autoclave vessel studies (highly critical)
- Handles product in and out of sterilization vessel and run sterilization cycles according to product specification
- Control, program and monitor steam sterilization cycles and perform timely adjustments to maintain cycles within parameters
- Completes documentation of assembly, cycles, disassembly, and data processing of all sterilization cycles and studies
- Provides support to autoclave qualification, re-qualification or special-purpose studies
- Work with minimum supervision and self start
Metrology Technician
Zimmer Biomet
Ponce, PR
01.2009 - 09.2009
- Calibrations Metrology laboratory diagnosed, repaired and calibrated devices.
- Performs calibration procedures and methods for electrical, dimensional, optical, physical, mechanical, environmental, and inspection.
- Test equipment, analysis of measurement problems, accuracy and precision instruments requirements.
- Perform corrective actions to address identified measurement problems.
- Managed informational database and processing of returns.
- Performed preventative maintenance to maintain optimal productivity.
- Monitored machine operation and diagnosed malfunctions.
- Calibrated machines to keep them running at peak performance.
- Tested products or sub assemblies for functionality or quality.
- Responsible for the selection and maintenance of equipment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Instrumentation Engineering Technology
Instuto Tecnologico De Puerto Rico
Ponce2009
Skills
- Work with minimum supervision
- Work on pharmaceutical biotechnology industry CGMP environment for over 16 years
- Customer Satisfaction
- Self start, self motivated
- Forklift operation knowledge
- Leadership, Ability to make decisions
- Excel, Office, Power Point, Word
- Work under pressure of deadlines of projects
- Ability to express oneself in public
- Good interpersonal relationships
- Strong team player
- Effective at multi-tasking
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Calibration Supervisor, Engineering
AGC Biologics
03.2025 - Current
Lead Calibration Technician IV
AGC Biologics
05.2022 - 02.2025
Engineering Calibration Technician III
AGC Biologics
02.2019 - 04.2022
Instrumentation Calibration Technician II
Mentor Tech Group
08.2018 - 02.2019
Maintenance Instrumentation Technician I
Baxter Healthcare
05.2011 - 04.2018
Metrology Technician
Zimmer Biomet
01.2009 - 09.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Instrumentation Engineering Technology
Instuto Tecnologico De Puerto Rico
Relocation
Willing to relocate: Anywhere