Javier Garcia
About Javier Garcia
Javier Garcia is an Environment, Health and Safety Manager with extensive experience in environmental health and safety across various industries. He holds a Master's degree in Biomedical/Medical Engineering and is a California Registered Environmental Health Specialist.
Work at Instil Bio
Javier Garcia serves as the Environment, Health and Safety Manager at Instil Bio, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Thousand Oaks, California. In this role, he oversees the implementation of safety protocols and environmental health standards within the organization, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and promoting a culture of safety.
Education and Expertise
Javier Garcia holds a Master of Science degree in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from California State University Channel Islands, which he completed from 2019 to 2022. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Hygiene (Environmental & Safety) from California State University, Northridge. Additionally, he obtained an Associate of Science in Biotechnology from Moorpark College. He is a California Registered Environmental Health Specialist, indicating his expertise in environmental health.
Background
Javier Garcia has extensive experience in environmental health and safety management. His career includes roles such as Environmental Protection Specialist at John L. Hunter and Associates and Environmental Engineer at Nestlé. He has also worked as an Environmental Health & Safety Manager at Micro Solutions Enterprises and as Facilities EHS Manager at JLL, where he managed safety protocols across multiple campuses.
Professional Affiliations
Javier Garcia is actively involved with the International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers, which supports professionals in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. He is also a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers, focusing on occupational safety and health. Additionally, he participates in Toastmasters, an organization dedicated to improving public speaking and leadership skills.
Previous Work Experience
Throughout his career, Javier Garcia has held various positions that contributed to his expertise in environmental health and safety. He worked as an EHS Manager at Kite Pharma from 2019 to 2021 and served as Small Capital Projects Sr. EHS Manager at JLL from 2014 to 2019. His earlier roles include Environmental Specialist at Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Project Manager at Glenfos Inc.