Technician Operator

MARIO BETANCOURT

*** **** ****** ***** ****, NJ *7087

631-***-**** **************@*****.***

PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN

Accomplished and dynamic professional with solid and diverse experience as pharmaceutical manufacturing technician, eager to contribute operational expertise towards supporting the organization in driving business growth and increasing bottom-line profits as a key team member with an extensive experience and recognized success in effective implementation of technical operations and processes to increase productivity of the team. Highly reliable with profound technical knowledge, problem analysis and problem-solving skills adept at engaging requirements while designing solutions based on strong technical expertise and experience. Innovative and reliable individual with proven ability to achieve organizational goals while displaying effective multi-tasking and time management skills. Enthusiastic individual and an excellent communicator, recognized ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across cross-functional teams and diverse individuals at any levels and build strategic relationships with clients.

Core Competencies

Organizational Leadership Operations Management Inspection & Troubleshooting Equipment Diagnostics & Maintenance Safety Regulation Implementation Forklift & Machine Operation Policy & Procedure Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Linde Group, New Providence, NJ 5/2015 - Present

R/D Project Engineer

Work on a multi-departmental team to construct, commission and operate a 15ft. research distillation

column. Conduct distillation experiments on a mixture of high pressure gases to determine the best configuration of column internals for scale-up into production size columns. Implement safety protocols in the research areaby installing and calibrating gas monitoring equipment. Wire and incorporate toxic gas monitors into Siemens PLC System for emergency procedures. Safely work with cryogenic fluids and power tools to facilitate project execution. Schedule the commissioning and operation of the column to efficiently meet deadlines and facilitate the production of timely progress reports. Analyze data from the column and draw conclusions on which configuration is best for production needs.

Elite Laboratories, Northvale, NJ 2/2014 – 8/2014 Pharmaceutical Operator Set-up and operation of standard pharmaceutical process and packaging equipment including tablet presses, tablets coaters, granulators, encapsulators, fluid bed coaters, bottle fillers and labelers. Complete equipment logs and lab notebooks. Clean and assemble manufacturing equipment. Weigh out material and component for production batches.

TrisPharma, Monmouth Junction, NJ 7/2013 – 2/2014

Manufacturing Technician

Operate production equipment for manufacturing and assembly of pharmaceutical product. Follow batch record to ensure product specifications and perform check-in as it is being produced by making sure tolerances levels are met working under immediate supervision. Also involved in room cleaning, set-up and maintenance all recorded in log books daily.

Corepharma, Middlesex NJ 9/2011 – 2/2013

Manufacturing Technician

Performed set up, maintenance and operation of machinery and equipment to form tablets and/or fill capsules of vitamin supplements. Operated FETTE compression machines. Provided maintenance on start machines, monitored operations, tested and adjusted machine speeds and actions according to product specifications and operating procedures. Aligned specified punches, dies, segments, scrapers or other fixtures in rams or beds of machines, using gauges, fill shoe feeders, torque wrenches and other hand tools. Managed workplace sanitization and performed routine maintenance of machines such as lubrication, calibration and other adjustments.

Aptuit, Allendale NJ 8/2011 – 9/2011

Operator/Associate II - Packaging/Logistics (Production Operator)

Operated machines used for packaging including filling, labeling, sealing, cutting, packing or encapsulation. Performed manual packaging tasks such as capping, labeling containers (vials, bottles, blister cards) and filling containers and/or packaging machines with drug. Tallied drug tablets and capsules and recorded the information. Weighed materials using scales. Packed finished materials into shippers and/or trays. Maintained clean production area and equipment before and after packaging runs. Ensured that overall cGMP compliance and Aptuit’s SOP’s are adhered to during packaging operations such as gowning, documentation and cleaning.

Johnson and Johnson, Raritan NJ 4/2011 - 7/2011

Machine Operator GELL LINE

Employed as a contractor filling, sealing, labeling and performed inspection of OCD products. Ensured compliance with all regulations including GMP’S, OSHA and Universal and product licenses requirements. Monitored environmental conditions within the filling room and product storage. Prepared batch records and documentation related to packaging. Utilized PC for label generation, date tracking and evaluation as well as AMAPS for inquiry, receipts and cycle counts.

Novartis, East Hanover NJ 5/2010 - 3/2011

Clinical Packaging Operator

Functioned as a contractor with the completion of detailed and specific clinical studies according to instructions of a room lead. Applied packaging techniques, followed cleaning procedures and operated equipment’s according to specific company standards. Performed packaging duties such as recording data, labeling, bottling, blistering, inspection and package of drug product. Managed inventory control of product needed in warehouse. Certified forklift operator. Operated packaging line and related equipment including start-up, clearing jams, manual operations and shut down. Performed changeovers, washouts and PM’S. Conducted minor troubleshooting and adjustments to maximize run time. Maintained good housekeeping and basic computer literacy/ skills

Roche, Branchburg NJ 9/2009 - 3/2010

Pharmaceutical Specialist/ Molecular Diagnostic Technician

Served as site contractor for the compression and encapsulation departments and functioned as diagnostic technician at the Branchburg site. Performed duties including set-up, use and cleaning equipment’s. Monitored batch record procedures and maintenance log cards. Documented charts, in-process sampling and disposition of waste material. Handled operation of IMA precisa checkweigher/advantech bin sorter and IMA-MATIC 90/120 for encapsulation. Operated FETTE-20901 machine for compression. Controlled with individual weight tester systems and operated distek tablet disintegration tester. Served as diagnostic technician in the filling room; checked weight, torque and filled product on the line. Accomplished batch record from start up to end. Performed line changeovers and maintained equipment in logbooks. Oversaw warehouse inventory, filled bottles and vials needed to complete kits for batch orders. Conducted final inspection of product checking for any defects and labels. Certified forklift operator.

Nobel Biocare, Mahwah,NJ 4/2009 – 8/2009

Dental Manufacturing Technician

Responsible for the detailed manufacturing process for producing new and existing individualized dental products made accordingly by CAM, Cell or Line and selecting the automation equipment such as robots, conveyors, PLC or other electronic equipment. Performed to quality standards and followed established procedures by coordinating with other departments involved in production. Also responsible for daily maintenance and cleaning of work area.

L’Oreal USA, Somerset NJ 1/2007 - 3/2009

Cosmetic Processing Technician

Conducted routine maintenance, repairs and adjustments to assigned equipment for cosmetic batch orders. Organized line changeovers and set- ups. Held responsible for material movement and pre-weighing raw materials for cosmetic batch preparation. Certified forklift operator.

Pliva, Inc., East Hanover NJ 1/2006 - 12/2006

Pharmaceutical Operator

Operated V-Blenders, mixers and FITZ milling machines in the blending/granulation department. Conducted cross training in the coating and compression locations. Lifted weight drums approximately 50 lbs. daily. Monitored SOP and GMP guidelines for generic batch order from start to finished product using mathematical calculations and weighing instruments.

Stryker Orthopaedics, Mahwah, NJ 8/1995 – 10/2005

Generalist/ CNC Operator

Started off my position as a generalist which involved ( sandblasting, stoning, polishing, belting and laser marking ) Operated on KITAMURA and OKUMA cnc milling machines making orthopedic implants according to blueprint and using all standard inspection tools ( i.e calipers, micrometers, height gages and comparator) Responsible for set-up and daily maintenance of machines. Followed inspection of part according to SOP’s and GMP’s.

Ferry Machine, Little Ferry, NJ 1/1994 – 7/1995

Machinist Trainee

Started on my new career of machinist working with the basics of the field. They included sandblasting,filing, cutting, milling and drilling small shop jobs. Measuring blocks and getting familiar with inspection on parts using gages and learning blueprint reading tolerances. Worked on some lathes and cnc machines as an operator trainee.

Computer Systems Repair, Secaucus, NJ 8/1988 – 10/1993

Computer Technician

Responsible for the repair of all computer hardware equipment including: monitors, keyboards, floopy drives and printers. Troubleshooted down to component level using schematics. Also performed cleaning and testing of the equipment.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

COMPUTER PROCESSING INSTITUTE

Computer Repair Technology

Paramus, NJ

Graduated on 6/88

EMERSON HIGH SCHOOL

High School Diploma

Union City, NJ

Graduated on 6/87

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