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William Ramos

Chatsworth,CA

Summary

Strategic, results-driven professional with demonstrated success elevating operational standards to improve overall team and business performance. Communicates clear work expectations and company vision to set and achieve measurable goals in demanding, complex work environments. Proven leader with seasoned ability to inspire teams and capitalize on emerging opportunities to enhance business profile, reputation, and influence.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Operations/Pre-Analytical/Facilities/Environmental Health & Safety

Labcorp
01.2021 - Current
  • Provides financial support to justify capital purchases including revenue, volume, and estimated return on investment
  • Works with LabCorp Science and Technology and supply purchasing group to ensure quotes, service contracts, and capital purchase details are in line with LabCorp policy and discounts
  • Notifies management of discrepant data or deviations observed and assists with the investigation and assigning root cause for deviations from internal procedures
  • Participates with lab management in vendor meetings and discussions regarding capital purchases, lease renewals and terminations
  • Monitors metrics on a monthly basis to assess financial and operational performance
  • Oversees test set up including test code submissions and user acceptance testing
  • Manage clinical trials customer service and ensures that test set up for each trial is properly done
  • Oversees facility maintenance and environmental health and safety ensuring that the facility is operating at maximum and that we are in compliance with safety standards as it relates to both employee safety and building safety
  • Supervises staff including coaching, performance management, training, interviewing and hiring.

Operations Manager

Labcorp
06.2016 - 12.2020

• Manages pre-analytical operations, such as Facilities, Warehouse/Purchasing and Environmental Health & Safety.

• Works with appropriate areas to develop and implement EHS policies and procedures.

• Monitors site activities.

• Acts as a liaison with Regional/Divisional EHS Managers and disseminates information at the site.

• Monitors compliance with company EHS policies and external regulations, including federal, state, and local.

• Provides management reports for the site, such as, OSHA 300 and 300A, TLD readings, incident reports etc.

• Provides annual training and as needed.

• Maintains all necessary records such as manifests and quarterly/annual testing of safety equipment.

• Interacts with site management and site employees regarding safety compliance.

• Complies with regulatory environmental, health, and safety (EHS) policies. Assures and enforces compliance with LabCorp EHS policies with employees.

• Radiation Safety and compliance.

• Hazardous chemical waste management.

Support Services Leader

Labcorp
10.2013 - 06.2016

• Receives and logs in raw materials and reagents as required.

• Analyzes and reviews data according to established guidelines.

• Establishes and maintains test records.

• Releases and tracks approved materials for production use.

• Assists in stability studies or other protocols when assigned.

• Writes technical material specification sheets, test procedures as well as designs forms and templates.

• Works with appropriate individuals in the laboratory to identify trends, solve problems, troubleshoot, and modify processes to prevent recurrence of problems.

• Records data on Reagent Preparation Sheets for review by Technical Director and files documents.

• Schedules work within the department, establishes priorities, and troubleshoots technical problems in the absence of department management.

• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment, documents PM appropriately, makes minor repairs and immediately contacts appropriate personnel for problems requiring more complex repairs.

• Adheres to the standard operating procedures and safety requirements of Esoterix, CLIA, CAP and other regulatory bodies.

• Documents all activities as necessary including preventative maintenance.

Manufacturing /Laboratory Technician

Labcorp
04.2008 - 10.2013

• Receives and logs in raw materials and reagents as required.

• Analyzes and reviews data according to established guidelines.

• Establishes and maintains test records.

• Releases and tracks approved materials for production use.

• Assists in stability studies or other protocols when assigned.

• Writes technical material specification sheets, test procedures as well as designs forms and templates.

• Works with appropriate individuals in the laboratory to identify trends, solve problems, troubleshoot, and modify processes to prevent recurrence of problems.

• Records data on Reagent Preparation Sheets for review by Technical Director and files documents.

• Schedules work within the department, establishes priorities, and troubleshoots technical problems in the absence of department management.

• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment, documents PM appropriately, makes minor repairs and immediately contacts appropriate personnel for problems requiring more complex repairs.

• Adheres to the standard operating procedures and safety requirements of Esoterix, CLIA, CAP and other regulatory bodies.

• Documents all activities as necessary including preventative maintenance.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Biology/Biological Sciences, General

California State University, Northridge
01.2007

Skills

  • Risk Assessment
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Operations Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Policy Development
  • Organization Skills
  • Site Inspections
  • Safety Management Systems
  • Occupational Health
  • Project Management

Certification

  • DOT Hazardous Material & Waste Transportation Course - OSHA Safety Training Institute
  • OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations Worker - OSHA Safety Training Institute
  • Radiation Safety Officer - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
  • Radiation Shipper - U.S. Department of Transportation

Awards

  • Laboratorian of the Year - Labcorp (04/2014)
  • LabCorp Chairman's Award - LabCorp (08/2018)

Timeline

Director of Operations/Pre-Analytical/Facilities/Environmental Health & Safety

Labcorp
01.2021 - Current

Operations Manager

Labcorp
06.2016 - 12.2020

Support Services Leader

Labcorp
10.2013 - 06.2016

Manufacturing /Laboratory Technician

Labcorp
04.2008 - 10.2013

Bachelor's Degree - Biology/Biological Sciences, General

California State University, Northridge
William Ramos