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After immigration to USA –
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MD RAFIQUL ISLAM

Houston,TX

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Work Type

Full Time

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On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancement

Summary

SUMMARY - Total work experience – 01/2009 – Present (17+ years)

Before Immigration to USA – 2009 - 2016 -

Extensive work experience in sourcing, procurement & purchasing, Product developments and Pricing, Warehouse and stock maintenance, capital investments and returns of 8 years overseas.

Corporate level sales and Project management with coordination as the head of the projects and Director - in Health Care, especially hospital & laboratory setup, design & manipulation of Electro - Mechanical industrial erection, corporate sales in 7 figures, Product developments, Purchase & Procurements, Business strategy planning & implementation work experience.

After immigration to USA – 2016 - Present -

Extensive work experience in Cleanroom operations for Pharmaceuticals & Biopharmaceuticals similar for other industries using cleanroom manufacturing for products.

• Pharmaceuticals & Bio-Pharmaceuticals – “07 years of experience” in fast paced and well-known Pharmaceuticals for sterile intravenous medication production in “Grade A Clean Room Production” example – 50ml-1000ml iv bags, monojets, syringes, vials, ampules, Epidurals & CADD etc. and in Bio-Pharmaceuticals for Viral Vector and cell therapy as core technician for “Grade A Clean Room Production” example – Lenti viral and adeno viral antibody productions, vaccine production, cell harvesting and related procedures. Expertise in sterile compounding, aseptic techniques, and microbiological testing within cGMP-compliant environments. Skilled in growth promotion, troubleshooting OOS investigations, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong communicator with a focus on teamwork, accurate documentation, process improvement, and maintaining high-quality laboratory operations.

• Adaptable and thorough Certified Pharmacy Technician with “10+ years of experience” in fast-paced & nationally recognized high-volume pharmacies and pharmaceuticals manufacturing specially in Texas Medical Center.

Other work experiences – US Army (Active Duty), CVS Health / CVS Pharmacy & Walmart Pharmacy - 02 years & 06 months.

Overview

2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

ADVISOR & BUSINESS CONSULTANT

Confidential Employer
12.2025 - Current
  • Developed and implemented tailored solutions to address client-specific challenges and objectives.
  • Advised clients on strategic planning and resource allocation to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Analyzed market trends and client feedback to inform strategic recommendations for service improvements.
  • Facilitated workshops and training sessions to promote best practices and knowledge sharing among stakeholders.

Quality Control Technician

Allia Health Co - Southend Pharma
Houston, TX
06.2025 - 03.2026
  • Perform and document daily environmental monitoring activities (surface, air, and personnel monitoring) in aseptic cleanroom environments
  • Perform viable/non-viable environmental monitoring and read/review microbial samples
  • Follow aseptic practices and support contamination control strategies within cleanroom areas
  • Maintain overall quality for Cleanroom productions according to TSBP – ISO 797 & 800 Guidelines for 503 compliance pharmaceutical production.
  • Prepare and handle sample submissions for laboratory analysis (e.g., sterility, endotoxin, and potency)
  • Assessed quality risk in activities and processes per regulatory guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures, including internal investigations and deviation processes.
  • Maintain overall quality for Cleanroom productions according to TSBP,FDA & DEA – ISO 797 & 800 Guidelines for 503 compliance pharmaceutical production.
  • Software used in this role - QMS - Pestle, Spreadsheets, Microsoft office, Google docs
  • Access to other departments - Purchasing & Procurements, Production & Manufacturing, Master Batch Records

Core Technician

Lonza Biologics AG - Lonza Houston Inc
Houston, TX
07.2023 - 06.2025
  • Perform manufacturing processes for the production of Viral Therapeutic Products, Working on Cell Banks, Viral Banks, and Final Product Fill.
  • Implemented planning, scheduling, ordering, kitting, and consumption system for upstream manufacturing operations in collaboration with Materials Management and Viral Vector Manufacturing.
  • Utilized 6S techniques and FIFO to organize production materials storage area, optimizing space and minimizing excess inventory.
  • Leveraged SAP for material consumption tracking and inventory management, ensuring accurate process order fulfillment.
  • Complete real time batch record review and corrections based on GDP
  • Formulation of sterile buffers and media
  • Component Preparation and Autoclave
  • Software using in this role - SAP - Manufacturing, Spreadsheets, QMS - MODA - ES, LIMS, CITREX, Microsoft office, Google Docs
  • Access to other departments - Manufacturing operations, Quality Operations, Procurement & Purchasing, Wearhouse, Storage and Shipping.

Pharmacy Technician, Inpatient Pharmacy, Main Campus

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Houston, TX
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Executed inpatient pharmacy operations to support patient medication management.
  • Updated and maintained online resources for patient information.
  • Managed medication dispensing process to ensure accuracy and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective medication management.
  • Trained and mentored junior pharmacy staff on operational procedures and compliance standards.

Pharmacy Technician – Central Pharmacy

UT Health (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston at Texas Medical Center.)
Houston, TX
04.2021 - 05.2023
  • HCPC (Harris County psychiatric center) which is the main hospital for school of behavioral science and mental health of University of Texas; is a mixed type of pharmacy because it has an outpatient pharmacy operation as well as an inpatient pharmacy operation.
  • Highlighted employment classification to ensure compliance with state regulations. : This job status is considered as “State employment/State employee of the State of Texas”.
  • Average working hours: 19 hours/week + Extra hours depending on hospital requirements.

Sterile Manufacturing Compounder (Clean Room Production Technician) – 2nd Shift

Quva Pharma
Sugar Land, TX
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Quva Pharma is a compounding and dispensing facility. Worked full shift in ISO 797 & ISO 800 sterile environment as compounder for IV production.
  • Average working hours included 40 hours per week and additional overtime.
  • Qualified for all production types and direct shipping compounding, completing all 3 stages of media fill test qualification with zero 'IR' or compounded batch defects.

Sterile Manufacturing Operator (SMO - Clean Room Compounding Operator) – 3rd Shift

Empower Pharmacy
Houston, TX
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • Empower Pharmacy is a compounding and dispensing facility (S03A & S03B Pharmacy) As my job designation is Sterile Manufacturing Operator (SMO), I am working full shift inside ISO 797 & ISO 800 sterile environment – The Clean Room Area.
  • Executed filter testing, vial washing, autoclave and sterilization, water supply and filtration, chemical mixing for production, and operations in vial crimping, backing, and filling machine areas.
  • Special factor – Qualified for all sorts of production – Injections & Pellets. No “IR” & Manufactured Batch Defect. Media Fill Test Reports are attached to the resume.
  • Special factor – Qualified for all sorts of production – Injections & Pellets. No “IR” & Manufactured Batch Defect.

Pharmacy Technician – Central Pharmacy (In-Patient), SPA & Stock – 2nd Shift/Evening Shift.

CHI St. Luke’s Health - Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center at Texas Medical Center.
Houston, Texas
11.2018 - 04.2021
  • As the pharmacy operations of Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is one of the top 5 (MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Texas Children’s Hospital, Memorial Harman Hospital/Bern Taub General Hospital of Harris Health System) biggest pharmacy operation in Texas Medical Center which is considered the biggest medical center of the world. The pharmacy operation here is divided in so many branches in a single heading “In-Patient Pharmacy” like
  • A. Central Pharmacy – Handling formulated production, central dispensing system (Med carousel), ADS filling (Pixes), IV and patient specific medication delivery and returns from the floors. Also works with oral syringe production and labeling.
  • B. Sterile Production Area – Handling IV production and labeling with patient specific information.
  • C. Chemo Production Area – Handling IV production for Cancer patients.
  • D. Narcotics and controlled substances – Handling with Narcotics and controlled substances.
  • E. OR (Operation room) Pharmacy – Handling surgical procedure related medication.
  • F. Pharmacy IT – Maintain the Central dispensing system and automated dispensing system software, barcodes integration and maintenance of computer-generated miscellaneous issues.
  • G. Tele Pharmacy – Handling medication requests for remote area and floor issues.
  • H. Investigational Drugs – Handling Research and development of new drugs like Mechanism of action, Toxicity, Adverse effects of new drugs etc.
  • I. Purchasing-receiving and stock – Handling Maintain the stock outs, reorder the stock outs, repackaging of single doses from bulk doses and non-formulated drugs, refill the central dispensing system, maintain back-order drugs. This branch also worked with expired medication stocks and returned those expired drugs to the manufacturers for future credits for the hospital. Collaborated across interconnected pharmacy branches, ensuring seamless operation and communication among various departments. Served as a pharmacy technician at central pharmacy and sterile production area for three years.

Pharmacy Technician – Central Pharmacy (In-Patient), Narcotics & SPA-2nd Shift/Evening Shift.

Ben Taub General Hospital of Harris Health System at Texas Medical Center.
Houston, Texas
07.2019 - 12.2019
  • As the pharmacy operation of Ben Taub General Hospital of Harris Health System is one of the top 5 (Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center at Central Pharmacy in January 2020.The main function of a “Tech check Tech” is to check the other Pharmacy Technicians work and make correction of the errors.
  • Assisted team members at the COVID-19 vaccine clinic by providing support and facilitating patient flow. Working as a team member for “COVID-19” Vaccine Clinic at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center and McNair Campus of Baylor School of Medicine.
  • Performed clean room compounding for IV bags, syringes, and various medications, ensuring compliance with safety standards for hospital and pharmaceutical production over 6+ years.

PVT - 01

US Army - Active-Duty Enlistment - MOS 15 U.
Fort Benning, GA
04.2019 - 05.2019
  • Facilitated transition from military service for medical separation.
  • Assisted in processing separation paperwork at Fort Benning.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Registered Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) – Pharmacy retail.

CVS Health/ CVS Pharmacy
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • CVS Pharmacy is the largest Outpatient pharmacy chain in the USA. Worked in four key areas: register & pickup, prescription drop off & prior authorization, production, and stock & receiving, ensuring efficient pharmacy operations.
  • Average working hours – 40 hours/week + overtime time depending on requirements.

Sales Floor Associate – Level 4, Over the Counter (OTC) Pharmacy - Department 40 & Electronics, Photo Center, Games & Media Center – Department 70,71 & 72.

Walmart Distribution Inc.
08.2016 - 01.2018
  • Earned two pay increases within 12 months for exceptional performance.
  • Maintained a consistent work schedule of 40 hours weekly. – 40 hours/week + Overtime depending on requirements.
  • Assisted customers by providing product information and resolving inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
  • Maintained organized sales floor through effective merchandising and stock replenishment strategies.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure accurate pricing and promotional displays across departments.

Project Consultant, Project In charge & Head of Procurement.

Shafique Specialized Hospital and Diagnostic Complex LTD.
Pabna, Bangladesh
12.2014 - 07.2016
  • Duties: Developed comprehensive plan for medical equipment finalization, coordinating with vendors and manufacturers. Reason for leaving: Finished the consultancy successfully. Responsibilities: Executed detailed planning for 130-bed general hospital and 20-bed specialized hospital, incorporating orthopedic compliance operation theater, ICU, NICU, PICU, mother and child care, and central lab services supporting hematology, cytology, endocrinology, and histopathology.
  • Website: www.shafiquegroup.com (Website under construction).
  • Supervisor: Md Shafiquel Islam Khan, Managing Director - Shafique Group, Contact # 01188029569981.

Director – Foreign Relations, Sales and Business Development.

PS Engineering Ltd
Uttara, Dhaka, Bangladesh
01.2009 - 07.2016
  • Selected manufacturers and established business relations, developed products, formulated marketing policies, managed foreign procurements and purchasing, and drove overall business development for air conditioners, VRF & chiller systems, diesel and natural gas generators, elevators & escalators, and substation equipment.
  • Led enterprise and industrial consultancy for complete hospital projects, livestock and poultry feed mills, agro-composite industries, automatic brick production industries, soil oven composite industries, and mesh & PP oven bag production industries.
  • Directed strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Developed and implemented policies to align workforce capabilities with organizational goals.
  • Led cross-functional teams in executing projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.

Business Coordinator, later promoted to Project Coordinator.

American Super specialty Hospital Ltd, a Subsidiary of American Hospital Consortium, LLC
09.2012 - 09.2015
  • Duties: Coordinated business development and sales operations for 200 bed general hospitals, overseeing service development, planning, promotion, and implementation
  • Reason for Leaving: Parent company closed the project Hospital.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental communication to enhance operational efficiency and streamline project workflows.
  • Managed scheduling and resource allocation for hospital departments, ensuring optimal staff utilization.
  • Developed and implemented process improvements that increased patient satisfaction scores significantly.

CEO & Director – Administration.

US Dental & General Hospital Ltd.; US Dental College Hospital
Uttara, Dhaka, Bangladesh
06.2010 - 08.2012
  • Managed daily operations of a 50-bed general hospital and a 25-bed dental hospital.
  • Secured advanced role at American Superspecialty Hospital Ltd.
  • Supervisor: Dr. G N Ali Khokon, DDS - Managing Director. Contact # 0118801911579675.

Education

Associate of Science - Associate of Science Equivalent - CPhT

PTCB
WASHINGTON DC

High School Diploma -

GED
2215 Constitution Avenue NW Suite 101 Washington D

Associate of Science - Associate of Science Equivalent - CPhT

TSBP
Austin, TX

Skills

  • Microbiological testing
  • Environmental testing
  • Raw materials testing
  • Product sampling
  • Quality auditing
  • GMP auditing
  • Inspections and reviews
  • Test method validation
  • Equipment calibration
  • ISO standards
  • Procedure documentation
  • Quality process improvement
  • Production improvement
  • Product pricing optimization
  • Production timeline management
  • Sourcing and procurement
  • Product development and expansion

Certification

  • 01. CPht – Certified Pharmacy Technician.
  • Certified by PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board).
  • License No – 30041153, Issue Date – 05/05/2017; Expiration Date – 05/31/2027.
  • 02. Registered Pharmacy Technician.
  • Certified by - Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP).
  • License No – 281144, Issue Date – 03/31/2018, Expiration Date – 03/31/2028.
  • 03.NABP/ACPE - Program Title–National Sterile Compounding Training for Pharmacy Technician.
  • Certified by - American Society of Health System Pharmacist – NABP/ACPE.
  • ACPE IV Certification Number - 0156-9999-17-097-B07-T.
  • 04. Aseptic Manipulation Test Certification (AMT Certified) – Viral Vector & Cell Therapy
  • Certified by – Lonza Biologics AG
  • 05. Reading Contact Plates/ Media Plates for USP 797 & 800 Pharma/Bio-Pharmaceuticals Compliance
  • Certified by – Abby Roth of Pure Microbiology & Pure Primer.
  • Date of Certification – 08/22/2025
  • 06. Dysrhythmia with Measurements - ADVANCED - Prophecy Clinical Test for Monitor Technician)
  • Certified by - CHI Texas Division – CHI – Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center
  • Date of Exam - Aug 23, 2019, Exam Result - Passed.

Languages

Bangoli
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

ADVISOR & BUSINESS CONSULTANT

Confidential Employer
12.2025 - Current

Quality Control Technician

Allia Health Co - Southend Pharma
06.2025 - 03.2026

Core Technician

Lonza Biologics AG - Lonza Houston Inc
07.2023 - 06.2025

Pharmacy Technician, Inpatient Pharmacy, Main Campus

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
01.2023 - 10.2023

Sterile Manufacturing Compounder (Clean Room Production Technician) – 2nd Shift

Quva Pharma
03.2022 - 12.2022

Sterile Manufacturing Operator (SMO - Clean Room Compounding Operator) – 3rd Shift

Empower Pharmacy
10.2021 - 04.2022

Pharmacy Technician – Central Pharmacy

UT Health (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston at Texas Medical Center.)
04.2021 - 05.2023

Pharmacy Technician – Central Pharmacy (In-Patient), Narcotics & SPA-2nd Shift/Evening Shift.

Ben Taub General Hospital of Harris Health System at Texas Medical Center.
07.2019 - 12.2019

PVT - 01

US Army - Active-Duty Enlistment - MOS 15 U.
04.2019 - 05.2019

Pharmacy Technician – Central Pharmacy (In-Patient), SPA & Stock – 2nd Shift/Evening Shift.

CHI St. Luke’s Health - Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center at Texas Medical Center.
11.2018 - 04.2021

Registered Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) – Pharmacy retail.

CVS Health/ CVS Pharmacy
01.2018 - 12.2018

Sales Floor Associate – Level 4, Over the Counter (OTC) Pharmacy - Department 40 & Electronics, Photo Center, Games & Media Center – Department 70,71 & 72.

Walmart Distribution Inc.
08.2016 - 01.2018

Project Consultant, Project In charge & Head of Procurement.

Shafique Specialized Hospital and Diagnostic Complex LTD.
12.2014 - 07.2016

Business Coordinator, later promoted to Project Coordinator.

American Super specialty Hospital Ltd, a Subsidiary of American Hospital Consortium, LLC
09.2012 - 09.2015

CEO & Director – Administration.

US Dental & General Hospital Ltd.; US Dental College Hospital
06.2010 - 08.2012

Director – Foreign Relations, Sales and Business Development.

PS Engineering Ltd
01.2009 - 07.2016

Associate of Science - Associate of Science Equivalent - CPhT

PTCB

High School Diploma -

GED

Associate of Science - Associate of Science Equivalent - CPhT

TSBP

After immigration to USA –

  • Adaptable and thorough Certified Pharmacy Technician with “10+ years of experience” in fast-paced & nationally recognized high-volume pharmacies and pharmaceuticals manufacturing specially in Texas Medical Center.
  • Focuses on building trusting relationships and is committed to ensuring patient safety by eliminating errors.
  • Dynamic Pharmacy Technician with experience supporting the day-to-day functions and services of pharmacies.
  • Bringing forth extensive knowledge of pharmacy operations, pharmacy management, medication management and distribution.
  • Adapt in working well with Pharmacists and other professionals to ensure pharmacy success and a high level of customer care.
  • Pharmaceuticals & Bio-Pharmaceuticals – “06 years of experience” in fast paced and well-known Pharmaceuticals for sterile intravenous medication production in “Grade A Clean Room Production” example – 50ml-1000ml iv bags, monojets, syringes, vials, ampules, Epidurals & CADD etc. and in Bio-Pharmaceuticals for Viral Vector and cell therapy as core technician for “Grade A Clean Room Production” example – Lenti viral and adeno viral antibody productions, vaccine production, cell harvesting and related procedures. Expertise in sterile compounding, aseptic techniques, and microbiological testing within cGMP-compliant environments. Skilled in growth promotion, troubleshooting OOS investigations, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong communicator with a focus on teamwork, accurate documentation, process improvement, and maintaining high-quality laboratory operations.

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Other work experiences including retails and sales – 02 years & 06 months.

  • Before immigration to USA –
  • Corporate level sales and Project management with coordination as the head of the projects and Director - in Health Care, especially hospital & laboratory setup, design & manipulation of Electro - Mechanical industrial erection, corporate sales in 7 figures, Product developments, Purchase & Procurements, Business strategy planning & implementation work experience of 8 years.

Software

SAP - Manufacturing

LIMS - Laboratory Information Management System

CITREX - Laboratory Operation

QMS - Quality Management System - MODA ES & PESTLE

SPREEDSHEETA - ERP

MICROSOFT OFFICE

GOOGLE DOCS

MD RAFIQUL ISLAM