Orlando Negrón
Millsboro,DE
Summary
Detail-oriented manufacturing professional with over 5 years of experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical operations, specializing in vaccine production, solid dose manufacturing, and sterile environments. Proven ability to lead tasks, drive compliance, and foster cross-functional collaboration. Adept at troubleshooting, process monitoring, and ensuring safety and quality standards are consistently met. Seeking to contribute operational expertise in an operations or specialist role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Operations Technician
Merck Animal Health
Millsboro, DE
01.2026 - Current
- Filling, labeling, capping, packaging, and inspecting products.
- Ordering of media, labels, ampoules, canes and cryosleeves.
- Train, mentor and assist in supervision of other team members.
- Writing deviations using reliance.
- Accountable for accumulation, labeling and management of hazardous waste.
- Perform quality checks and reviews of batch records and equipment.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for equipment malfunctions, minimizing downtime and maintaining productivity levels.
Operations Technician
Merck Animal Health
Millsboro, DE
11.2021 - 01.2026
- Perform vaccine manufacturing in classified cleanrooms using aseptic techniques and GMP-compliant procedures.
- Lead setup and troubleshooting of sterile tanks and ampoule labeling equipment.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with maintenance, quality, and leadership teams to resolve equipment process issues.
- Handle lab operations including environmental monitoring, media preparation, and technician training.
- Completing batch records abiding by ALCOA+ principles.
- Submitting work notifications in SAP.
- Represent team at safety meetings, supporting site-wide compliance initiatives.
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace incidents through training and awareness initiatives.
Process Operator
Jubilant Cadista
Salisbury, MD
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Operated and maintained compression and encapsulation machines to produce solid-dose pharmaceuticals.
- Ensured compliance with SOPs and completed GMP batch records.
- Participated in quality assessments and product inspections.
- Used TrackWise system for deviation tracking and Run Process Monitoring to support continuous improvement.
- Conducted quality control checks to maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Managers' Assistant
Jake's Wayback Burgers
Millsboro, DE
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed inventory control processes, ensuring accurate stock levels and minimizing waste.
- Coordinated scheduling and staffing to optimize operational efficiency during peak hours.
- Trained new employees on policies, procedures, and customer service standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH03-2026
No Degree - Biomedical Sciences
Pontifical Catholic University
Ponce, PR01-2019
Skills
- GMP & SOP Compliance
- Aseptic Techniques & Cleanroom Protocols
- Root Cause Analysis & Process Troubleshooting
- Collaborative Communication
- Task Leadership & Prioritization
- SAP & TrackWise Systems
- Equipment Setup & Operation (Sterile Tanks, Ampoule Labeler, Compression & Encapsulation Machines)
- Environmental Monitoring & LIMS
- Inventory & Workflow Management
- Microsoft Office 365
- Process documentation
- Operational efficiency
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- 5S principles
- Environmental monitoring
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Senior Operations Technician
Merck Animal Health
01.2026 - Current
Operations Technician
Merck Animal Health
11.2021 - 01.2026
Process Operator
Jubilant Cadista
01.2020 - 10.2021
Managers' Assistant
Jake's Wayback Burgers
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
Southern New Hampshire University
No Degree - Biomedical Sciences
Pontifical Catholic University