Rafael Castillo
About Rafael Castillo
Rafael Castillo is a Senior Manufacturing Associate and Car T Specialist at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in laboratory and manufacturing roles in the Greater New York City Area.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Rafael Castillo is presently employed at Bristol Myers Squibb located in Summit, NJ, as a Senior Manufacturing Associate and Car-T Specialist. His responsibilities include overseeing the setup and operation of various equipment necessary for the production of blood components. This involves cell culture, harvest, and cryopreservation processes. Additionally, he ensures that all tasks are performed in compliance with site safety policies, quality systems, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements.
Previous Experience at Mondelēz International
Before his current role, Rafael Castillo worked at Mondelēz International as a Senior Lab Technician and Product Developer from 2018 to 2019. During his tenure, he contributed to product development initiatives and was involved in laboratory-based tasks. His role focused on supporting the creation and refinement of various products in the Greater New York City Area.
Roles in Quality Control and Laboratory Settings
Rafael Castillo has accumulated significant experience in quality control and laboratory roles over the years. Notably, he worked at Menasha Packaging as a Medical Device Quality Control Laboratory Technician from 2017 to 2018 and at International Flavors & Fragrances as a Laboratory Technician from 2016 to 2017. Furthermore, he briefly worked at Aptar and LifeCell, An Acelity Company. His expertise includes handling various laboratory equipment and ensuring compliance with quality standards in production.
Educational Background in Biological Sciences
Rafael Castillo earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology/Biological Sciences from Saint Peter's University, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in biological sciences, which has been instrumental in his various roles in manufacturing and laboratory settings.
Skills and Technical Proficiencies
Rafael Castillo is proficient in the use of several production-related computerized systems including Oracle, Syncade (MES), and Citrix (Labware/Celabs). He is qualified to use the Blue Mountain Regulatory Asset Manager (BMRAM) Database Systems and is also eQRMS Dev & CAPA Qualified. His technical skills extend to the operation of intermediate process equipment such as Xuri, Cellometer, Sepax, and more. Additionally, he is qualified for aseptic cleanroom operations and has completed aseptic gown qualifications for ISO 5 Grade A & ISO 7 Grade B environments. His ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) is notable.