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Yamil Narvaez

Davenport,FL

Summary

Results-driven and detail-oriented professional with expertise in aseptic processing, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to uphold high standards of product integrity while ensuring strict adherence to GMP and AATB regulations. Adept at decision-making and problem-solving in fast-paced, regulated environments.

With extensive hands-on experience in laboratory operations, I am skilled in the use of specialized tools and equipment, including lyophilization (freeze-drying) and tissue handling. Demonstrated proficiency in quality control (QC), quality assurance (QA), tissue bank management, and compound formula preparation. Known for my adaptability, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining the highest levels of accuracy, efficiency, and safety in all tasks.

A proactive and reliable team player, I excel in collaborative environments and consistently contribute to operational excellence.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Control Tech 2

Lifelink Foundation
08.2021 - Current

Conducted visual inspection, labeling, and final packaging of cellular bone matrix allografts (CBM) in syringes.
Followed clinical inventory procedures for labeling and receiving allografts into quarantine.
Performed quality control inspections at multiple stages of the allograft disposition lifecycle.
Evaluated musculoskeletal and birth tissue grafts for physical integrity and compliance.
Reviewed and verified tissue processing and storage records per SOPs and AATB standards.
Completed ROC review process competency training and participated in AATB accreditation webinars.
Executed final quality checks and reconciled documentation prior to tissue release.
Made decisions to hold or discard grafts based on inspection outcomes.
Supported inventory audits of quarantined tissues and conducted documentation reviews.
Approved finished products by confirming compliance with quality specifications.

Tissue Tech 1 / Lyo/ Birth Tissue

Lifelink Foundation
03.2016 - 08.2021

Assisted in preparing sterile work areas and necessary supplies for all stages of tissue processing.
Performed cleaning, cutting, culturing, and packaging of tissue for transplant, following strict aseptic techniques.
Accurately documented all procedures manually and electronically in accordance with standard processing protocols.
Reconciled tissue inventory, performed final product inspection, and applied proper labeling prior to release.
Conducted quality control checks on processed tissue and associated documentation to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
Operated bone mills and additional laboratory equipment such as mixers, sieves, and sealers.
Maintained sterility in cleanroom environments, adhering to rigorous aseptic processing protocols.
Conducted daily sterility checks on self, environment, and tissue to prevent contamination and ensure quality.
Reconciled tissue and performed final product inspection and labeling.
Performed aseptic processing of tissue to be use for human transplantation.
Responsible for all quality checks on processed tissue and paperwork prior to release.

Lab Technician/Fragrances Lab / Lab Compounding

MANE
06.2014 - 08.2015

Maintenance of the equipment under the Supervision of the Perfumer and the Lab Manger.
• Maintaining the quality and quantity of the Raw Materials Palette.
• Requesting fresh stocks of material for their own need and the need of the group.
• Providing QC with the required standards and controls of the oil compounded.
• Storing trials and standards as requested by the Perfumer
• Filling dram controls of their completed batches in the Fragrance Library.
Lab compounding for New York and Ridgedale
• Sort formula's by perfumer, to be compounded.
• Add all uncompleted pours to robot can.
• Validate the item to be poured and the lot status

R&D LAB TECHNICIAN.

French Color & Fragrance
05.2013 - 06.2014

• Custom color blending
• Color matched (pantone number)using dyes
• Light stability
• Spectral Analysis (spectrophotometer)
• Dilutions
• Melting point
• Viscosity (measuring) gathering data MSDS,TSD.
• Formulation (exposed)
• Burning test
• Add fragrances to candles and determine changes
• Made waxes and dyes.

Quality Asurance Analyst / Lyo Technician / DBX Te

MTF Biologics
02.2007 - 02.2012

Quality Assurance Analyst(May 2009 to February 2012)
• Reviewed tissue processing and storage records, in accordance with current SOP’S.
• Reviewed and approved tissue sterility results, residual calcium, moisture, and ph results.
• Ensured any deviations or non-conformances associated with processing have been resolved.

Lyophilization Technician (Nov 2007 to May 2009)
• Reconciled tissue and performed final product inspection and labeling.
• Performed aseptic processing of tissue in the demineralization and DBX product lines to be use for human transplantation.
• Responsible for all quality checks on processed tissue and paperwork prior to release.

DBX Technician (Feb 2007 to Nov 2007)
• Operated bone mills and basic laboratory equipment (mixes, sieves, sealers).
• Aseptically processed tissue while maintaining sterility of the clean rooms.
• Checked sterility of self, tissue and environment on a daily basis.

Education

Biotechnology

Fortis Institute
Wayne
03-2012

Medical/Clinical Assistant

ASA Institute College of Advanced Technology
NY, NY
12-2004

Biochemistry

University Santiago of Cali
Cali, Valle, Colombia
06-1992

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Organization & Time Management
  • Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Problem Solving
  • Decision Making (release or discard tissue based on quality inspections)
  • Adaptability to Regulated Environments
  • Communication Skills (reporting and audit readiness)
  • Accountability & Compliance

Certification

Certified Tissue Banking Specialist

American Association of Tissue Bank 'AATB"

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Interests

Biochemistry/Biotechnology/ Lab Technician/ Birth tissue tech/ Tissue tech /Quality Control tech 2/ Lyophilization (freeze-drying)/ Quality Assurance

Timeline

Quality Control Tech 2

Lifelink Foundation
08.2021 - Current

Tissue Tech 1 / Lyo/ Birth Tissue

Lifelink Foundation
03.2016 - 08.2021

Lab Technician/Fragrances Lab / Lab Compounding

MANE
06.2014 - 08.2015

R&D LAB TECHNICIAN.

French Color & Fragrance
05.2013 - 06.2014

Quality Asurance Analyst / Lyo Technician / DBX Te

MTF Biologics
02.2007 - 02.2012

Biotechnology

Fortis Institute

Medical/Clinical Assistant

ASA Institute College of Advanced Technology

Biochemistry

University Santiago of Cali