Cleaning Technician Group Leader

Edgar Estrada

*** ***** **., ***** **********, NJ 07060

Email: ******@*****.*** Cell: 908-***-****

Objective: Seeking a position as a GMP Cleaning Technician that will utilize my expertise in cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining clean rooms.

Employment

Gilead Sciences, Inc - Morris Plains, NJ - Sanitization Technician - 10/2021 to 04/2022

• Responsible for providing support to manufacturing to maintain the production environment through the cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting of clean rooms and equipment as well as preparing needed materials for use in both the upstream and downstream manufacturing areas.

• Cleaned and sanitized upstream and downstream areas. Decontaminated transferred equipment according to cGMP guidelines, SOPs, and any other pertinent policies and controls.

• Supported manufacturing readiness through the preparation and staging of materials and equipment utilizing the automated washer and autoclave.

• Provided logistical support to stage materials and equipment as needed.

• Attended and successfully completed all mandatory cGMP training.

• Ensured that a safe work environment is maintained at all times.

• Brought equipment and facility issues to the attention of the immediate supervisor for resolution. Completed work orders when necessary.

Immunomedics Inc. - Morris Plains, NJ - Sanitization Technician - 11/2008 to 10/2021

• Clean, disinfect and maintain all clean rooms and equipment

• Assist with ordering and re-stocking of uniforms in all areas

• Account for all Sanitization Logbooks

• Keep work area clean

• Participate in company cGMP and Safety training programs and stay updated

• Communicate effectively with team members in Manufacturing group and QA/Microbiology Enviro-Tech - Fanwood, NJ - Senior Aseptic Cleaning Technician for Aventis Pasteur - 04/2001 to 04/2003

• Trainer for employees hired in the following departments: Vaccine Formulation, Influenza, R&D, and Meningitis

• Performed cleaning for approximately twelve departments, half requiring daily gowning for Class 100 clean rooms

• Responsible for Inventory Control and Cycle Counting of all cleaning materials within the departments. Genzyme Biosurgery - Ridgefield, NJ - Senior Aseptic Cleaning Technician - 06/1998 to 04/2001

• Group Leader of four(4) employees and often supervised the staff in the Supervisor’s absence

• Member of an emergency team responsible for zero loss of production time due to contamination issues

• Responsible for entering data and retaining documentation and Batch Production Records (BPR’s)

• Member of a start up validation team for a new sterile manufacturing facility that required FDA approval City Cleaning - Fanwood, NJ - Cleaning Technician for Johnson & Johnson - 12/1988 to 12/1998

• Responsible for all clean room decontamination for Class 100 through Class 100,000 manufacturing facilities

• In charge of all phases of a cGMP aseptic training and techniques

• Accountable for maintaining on Batch Production Record (BPR’s) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) Summary of Qualifications

Completed the following Courses: cGMP, Contamination Control, Aseptic Gown Certification, Mercury Disposal, and Hazcom & Fire Extinguisher Training

Education: Central High School of Guatemala (Guatemala City, Guatemala) – Class of 1978 Languages Fluent in English and Spanish

Technical Skills: Microsoft: Outlook, Word; Windows Operating Systems Essential Soft Skills: Dependable, Problem-Solver, Leadership Skills, Strong Work Ethic, Team Player, Communication Skills, Adaptability, Resourceful, Self-motivated

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