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Olga Flores

Escondido,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented R&D Manufacturing Specialist with expertise in troubleshooting, quality control, and compliance with CGMP standards. Proven experience in analyzer maintenance and root cause analysis to enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

R&D Manufacturing Specialist

Radiometer/Sendx
Escondido, CA
08.2018 - 01.2025
  • Operated and tested ABL80 and ABL9 analyzers, ensuring accuracy and reliability of medical diagnostic equipment.
  • Assembled and pre-tested sensor cassettes using specialized equipment and fixtures.
  • Conducted blood gas analyses (pH, pCO₂, pO₂, electrolytes) and tested solutions for sodium, potassium, oxygen, lactate, and other components.
  • Collaborated with engineers to standardize test automation, improve integration, and enhance continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Trained staff on protocols, equipment use, and quality compliance to ensure consistent adherence to SOPs.
  • Troubleshot and converted analyzer units between Basic, Flex, and Lactate models; performed data overload corrections.

Senior Manufacturing Technician

Hewlett Packard
Rancho Bernardo, CA
02.1988 - 01.2011
  • Partnered with engineers to support product development and manufacturing scale-up.
  • Participated in process validation by following standard operating procedures, maintaining documentation, and supporting continuous improvement activities.
  • Provided technical support across departments to ensure smooth workflow and compliance with quality standards.

Education

Cosmetology Licensed -

San Pasqual High
Escondido, CA

Skills

  • Equipment setup
  • Troubleshooting
  • Maintenance of printers
  • Maintenance of analyzers
  • Quality control
  • Root cause analysis
  • SOP development
  • Compliance with CGMP standards
  • Compliance with FDA standards
  • Chemical solution testing
  • Chemical solution evaluation
  • Continuous improvement
  • Kaizen methodology
  • Training
  • Onboarding
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook

Education Certifications Trainings

  • High School Graduate, San Pasqual High
  • Kaizen Continuous Improvement Certifications
  • Certified in ESD, TQC (Total Quality Control), Office Ergonomics, and Safety Programs
  • Certified in Microscopy, Drop Weights, calipers, micrometers, and multiple test setups/parameter changes
  • Pathways to Partnerships Domains A, B, C
  • Behavior-Based Safety Training

Timeline

R&D Manufacturing Specialist

Radiometer/Sendx
08.2018 - 01.2025

Senior Manufacturing Technician

Hewlett Packard
02.1988 - 01.2011

Cosmetology Licensed -

San Pasqual High