Torivio Hernandez
Seattle,WA
Summary
As a seasoned equipment technician with a background in preclinical pharmaceutical research, I consistently drive projects to successful completion by setting clear objectives, planning, and executing with precision and care. Whether it’s revising and harmonizing SOPs of multiple facilities or troubleshooting equipment issues, I focus on tangible outcomes within established timeframes.
The dynamic landscape of preclinical research at a contract research organization demands adaptability as clients have unique needs and study requirements. I thrive on swiftly absorbing new protocols, technologies, and methodologies. Colleagues and supervisors can count on me to meet deadlines, maintain high standards, and deliver consistent results. I take ownership of my responsibilities, such as ensuring minimizing downtime of critical equipment while maintaining compliance. When things don't go exactly as planned, I believe in transparent communication, fostering trust within teams, and building genuine relationships. I achieve that by being authentic as I approach challenges with integrity and creativity.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equipment Management Technician II
Altasciences Preclinical (Formally SNBL)
01.2021 - Current
- Monitors the calibration and maintenance cycles for all equipment and ensures completion according to predetermined schedules
- Perform applicable routine calibrations, qualifications, maintenance and repair
- Coordinates with internal departments and outside service vendors on completion of maintenance, calibration and repair activities in a timely manner
- Diagnose malfunctioning equipment and complete minor repairs, as necessary
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Performs incoming inspections on new and existing equipment and assists with installation as needed
- Perform equipment qualification activities
- Advise internal departments on applicable compliance requirements during procurement of regulated equipment
- Assist with responses to internal and external audits
- Contribute to the development, review and revision of equipment quality management systems (e.g., electronic data capture systems, department policies/SOPs/work instructions).
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
Equipment Specialist
Altasciences Preclinical (Formally SNBL)
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Follows, performs, and develops SOP's and Protocols for equipment and technology support for study and stock animals, including, but not limited to, electrocardiography, blood pressure, sp02, blood analysis, external telemetry, internal telemetry, sperm morphology and motility, infusion devices, anesthesia devices, electroencephalography, apheresis, respiratory assessment, and other experimental procedures
- Manages the daily workflow for the electrocardiogram and telemetry systems, including, but not limited to, Ponemah protocol creation, Ponemah data management, and stock/study needs to ensure procedures are performed as required and the facility is properly maintained
- Coordinates with Safety Assessment and Laboratory Animal Resources to plan, perform, and create equipment-based procedures in SOP and Protocol form
- Coordinates and leads change management request and other validation plan procedures/testing with applicable validated system owners
- Maintenance of equipment training and continued training of personnel to GLP and company standard using written instruction, simulation, practical, and vendor training program resources
- Orders and inventories supplies for the department, including study specific supplies
- Operates laboratory equipment (e.g
- Telemetry, ECG, and infusion equipment)
- Attends and participates in meetings regarding project and study planning
- Communicates with clients, contributing scientists, and vendors regarding equipment-oriented procedures and capabilities
- Legibly records and review raw study and facility data
- Recognizes animal behavior and health status, and reports to appropriate personnel
- Monitors and reports study changes to Study Director and all appropriate personnel
- Attends department meetings, reviews, and other pertinent training sessions
- Maintains and performs general facility cleaning, stocking, and inventory.
Research Associate III
Altasciences Preclinical (Formally SNBL)
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Follows SOPs and Protocols to perform procedures on study and stock animals, including, but not limited to: clinical observations, food consumptions, body weights, urine collection, administering injectable anesthesia, mating procedures, blood draws (all routes), dose administration (all routes), euthanasia, catheter placement, restraint, enrichment, and feeding and food removal
- Follows written and verbal instruction: Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Protocols, Daily Schedules, etc
- Legibly records and reviews raw data for studies and facility
- Handles and restrains laboratory animals, including but not limited to, mice, rats, rabbits, canines, and nonhuman primates
- Obtains animal information (tattoo, sex, ear tag, ear notch, etc), recognizes animal behavior and health status, and reports to appropriate personnel
- Sets up procedures and maintains ancillaries on study animals
- Operates selected laboratory equipment (i.e., glucometer, Harvard pump, digital thermometer)
- Monitors and reports changes in animal behavior and health, and/or problems with animal room (e.g., caging, lights, and temperature) to all appropriate personnel
- Monitors and reports study changes to Study Director and all appropriate personnel.
Training Specialist
Altasciences Preclinical (Formally SNBL)
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Develops and implements Standard Operating Procedures and qualification requirements, ensuring compliance with FDA (GLP), L&I, and other regulatory agencies
- Researches new procedures, trains and oversees their implementation
- Coordinates with department trainers and management to schedule training and cross training
- Trains and cross trains in the technical execution of current protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs), daily activities associated with all functions of the department and other related services
- Helps identify trainer staff and ensures uniform training content across all trainer staff
- Is responsible for the development and maintenance of training programs and may assist with the creation and maintenance of training forms or electronic records
- Focuses on process management and standardization to improve efficiency and quality
- Determines proper documentation of training procedures and data acquisition in an effort to accurately document compliance with plans, SOPs and protocols while facilitating the needs of department management
- Monitors and reports study changes to Study Director and all appropriate personnel
- Follows and performs standard operating procedures (SOPS) & Protocols on study and stock animals, including, but not limited to: clinical observations, food consumptions, body weights, urine collection, administrating injectable anesthesia, mating procedures, blood draws (all routes), dose administration (all routes), euthanasia, catheter placement, restraint, enrichment, feeding, food removal, on laboratory animals
- Follows written and verbal instruction: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS), Protocols, Daily Schedules, etc.
Research Associate II
SNBL USA
01.2016 - 11.2017
- Follows SOPs and Protocols and performs procedures on and stock animals, including, but not limited to: clinical observations, food consumptions, body weights, urine collection, administering injectable anesthesia, mating procedures, blood draws (all routes), dose administration (all routes), euthanasia, catheter placement, restraint, enrichment, and feeding and food removal
- Follows written and verbal instruction: Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Protocols, Daily Schedules, etc
- Records and reviews raw data, study and facility
- Handles and restrains laboratory animals, including but not limited to, mice, rats, rabbits, canines, and nonhuman primates
- Obtains animal information (tattoo, sex, ear tag, ear notch, etc), recognizes animal behavior health status, and reports to appropriate personnel
- Sets up procedures and maintains ancillaries on study animals
- Operates selected laboratory equipment (i.e., glucometer, Harvard pump, digital thermometer)
- Monitors and reports changes in animal behavior or health and problems with animal room (e.g., caging, lights, and temperature) to all appropriate personnel
- Monitors and reports study changes to Study Director and all appropriate personnel.
Animal Technician
MD Anderson Cancer Research
03.2011 - 12.2015
- Basic animal husbandry
- Clinical observations in NHP and small animal
- GLP documentation practices
- Injections (all routes) NHP/Rodent
- Blood draws (all routes) NHP/Rodent.
Education
High School Diploma -
Smithville High School
Smithville, Texas05.2007
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Excel, Word, and Adobe experience
- Multitasking and Organization
- Written/Verbal Communication
- Documentation And Reporting
- SOP Writing
- Results Oriented
Professional Accomplishments
Graduate of the MD Anderson Primate Training and Enrichment Workshop.
Affiliations
LATG
Hire Date
01/04/16
Certification
AALAS Certified Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATg)
Timeline
Equipment Management Technician II
Altasciences Preclinical (Formally SNBL)
01.2021 - Current
Equipment Specialist
Altasciences Preclinical (Formally SNBL)
08.2019 - 01.2021
Research Associate III
Altasciences Preclinical (Formally SNBL)
11.2018 - 08.2019
Training Specialist
Altasciences Preclinical (Formally SNBL)
11.2017 - 11.2018
Research Associate II
SNBL USA
01.2016 - 11.2017
Animal Technician
MD Anderson Cancer Research
03.2011 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Smithville High School
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