Christian Gonzalez
ac0iqu@r.postjobfree.com 203-***-****
Bridgeport, CT 06606
EDUCATION
Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT May 2016
Master of Science in Biomedical Science/Medical Lab Science
Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT May 2014
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science
SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); Quality System Compliance; Document Control; Advanced Surgical Technology (AST) and General Surgical Technology Product (GSP) Evaluation (In Vitro, Ex Vivo, In Vivo); New Product Development; Statistics (Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis); Database Management; cGMP compliant; Bilingual (English/Spanish)
EXPERIENCE
Associate Quality Engineer Technician, Kelly Services, North Haven, CT April 2016 Present
• Perform diversified evaluations of new and existing Advanced Surgical Technologies and General Surgical Products consisting of a wide variety of physical characteristics
Operated Minitab, CAP agile, and Instron systems for data collection and analysis of test results
Proficient in documentation of test data using statistics, and supported in writing clear and concise lab reports
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: benchmarking of finished goods performance characteristics, initiation of correspondence regarding projects, attending project team meetings, reviewing documentation, scheduling and performing tests, data analysis and final report generation
Created and manage an inventory process for the benchmarking of finished goods
Ensure safe practices in line with established procedures by performing frequent safety inspections and executing 6S initiatives
Supplement Consultant, The Common Bond Market, Shelton, CT June 2014 May 2016
Worked with a leading naturopathic doctor to educate potential customers on the benefits of regularly consuming natural supplements
Attended and contributed to high level conferences on a regular basis
Researched company products for validity and quality
Performed large-scale inventory database management
Orthopedic Clinical Support Associate, St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT July 2013–April 2016
Served as the intermediary between physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and patients
Responsibilities included, but were not limited to: admitting and discharging patients, relaying confidential information, updating medical charts, ordering medications and equipment, and gathering bodily fluids for laboratory analysis
LEADERSHIP ACTIVITES
Support Quality Begins with Me (QBwM) initiatives leading internal and external product demonstrations with the intent of raising quality awareness amongst assemblers and local suppliers
Attended multiple courses in Medtronic Explorer Trainings
St. Vincent’s Biomedical Engineering Program volunteer
Yale New Haven Emergency Department volunteer
Yale New Haven geriatrics volunteer
CERTIFICATIONS
CPR/AED/BLS certified
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen certified