Andrea Chango
Mayagüez
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chemical Operator
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care
Añasco , Puerto Rico
06.2022 - Current
- Trained to be able to train new employees in the area.
- Validation of equipment in collaboration with company engineers
- Fast learned skills that improve efficiency and productivity.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Chemical Operator at Johnson & Johnson Vision Care
Kelly Services
Añasco, Puerto Rico
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid any accidents.
- Modified controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed and flow of liquids and gases while monitoring outcomes and promoting successful processing.
- I specialize in the production of SENSAR®-UV2 (Prism) soft acrylic material which is used in the manufacture of UV-violet blocking soft acrylic intraocular lenses.
- In Sheet casting we work purifying monomers, making chemical formulations, calibration graph in baths and used ovens, punching machine, microscope and SAP software.
Laboratory Assistant
Microbiology laboratory at University of Puerto Rico
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Preparation of large quantities of media for all microbiology sections of the semester. This included solid and liquid of the different types of media basal, enriched, selective, indicator media, transport media and storage media.
- Organization and cleaning of the laboratory, equipment and warehouse including inventory.
- Maintaining communication between members of the laboratory team, coordinator, teachers, instructors, and administrators.
Laboratory Assistant
Analytic Chemistry Department at University of Puerto Rico
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Preparation of different types of media, under different conditions using UV hoods and autoclave to transfer and handle the procedures in a sterile environment and sterilize all the equipment necessary for the procedure.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Microbiology
University of Puerto Rico
Mayagüez Campus 06.2021
Skills
- Aseptic techniques
- GMP’s, SOP’s and GLP’s
- Media preparation
- Laboratory equipment use
- Biochemical tests
- Gram stain
- Biohazard disposal
- Sample Incubation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment calibration
- Electronic communication
- Specimen collection
- Microsoft Office
- First Aid/CPR
Certification
- 2018-2020 Tribeta Biology Honor Society
- 2015-2018 Future Pharmacist Association (public relations officer)
- Good Manufacturing Practice Certification (GMP) - 2021
- Yellow Belt Training - 2022
- Certified ETQ CAPA & NC, Johnson & Johnson Visión - 2022
- Hazwoper O.S.H.A 29 CFR 1910.120 - 2024
Important courses
- Biochemistry
- Microbial Physiology
- Microbial Ecology
- Medical Mycology
- Organic Chemistry I and II
Timeline
Chemical Operator
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care
06.2022 - Current
Chemical Operator at Johnson & Johnson Vision Care
Kelly Services
08.2021 - 06.2022
Laboratory Assistant
Analytic Chemistry Department at University of Puerto Rico
08.2020 - 12.2020
Laboratory Assistant
Microbiology laboratory at University of Puerto Rico
08.2019 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Microbiology
University of Puerto Rico