Riza Salazar
About Riza Salazar
Riza Salazar is a Senior Manager of Validation Engineering at ElevateBio, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in validation engineering, having held various positions at companies such as Abbott Laboratories and AbbVie over a career spanning more than a decade.
Current Role at ElevateBio
Riza Salazar serves as the Senior Manager of Validation Engineering at ElevateBio. In this role, she oversees validation processes and ensures compliance with industry standards. She has been with the company since 2022, contributing to the development and implementation of validation strategies.
Previous Experience at ElevateBio
Prior to her current position, Riza worked at ElevateBio as a Senior Commissioning and Qualification Engineer from 2020 to 2022. During her tenure, she focused on commissioning and qualification activities, ensuring that systems and processes met regulatory requirements.
Experience at Abbott Laboratories
Riza Salazar has a significant background with Abbott Laboratories, where she held two positions. She worked as a Validation Associate Engineer from 2010 to 2012 and previously completed a Co-op position in 2008. Her roles involved supporting validation processes and gaining practical experience in the field.
Career at AbbVie
At AbbVie, Riza held multiple roles, including QA Validation Specialist from 2013 to 2020 and Engineer for 8 months in 2013. Her work involved quality assurance and validation, contributing to the company's compliance and operational efficiency.
Educational Background
Riza Salazar studied at Northeastern University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Biochemical Engineering. Her studies spanned from 2004 to 2009, providing her with a solid foundation in engineering principles.