Gabriel Munoz Jr.
About Gabriel Munoz Jr.
Gabriel Munoz Jr. is a Quality Control Microbiology Supervisor at Kite Pharma, with a background in microbiology and infectious diseases. He has held various roles in quality control and environmental monitoring across multiple companies, including ICU Medical and Hospira.
Work at Kite Pharma
Gabriel Munoz Jr. currently serves as the Quality Control Microbiology Supervisor at Kite Pharma, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing microbiological quality control processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and maintaining the integrity of pharmaceutical products. His work is critical in supporting Kite Pharma's commitment to delivering high-quality therapies.
Previous Experience at ICU Medical
Before joining Kite Pharma, Gabriel Munoz Jr. worked at ICU Medical as the Environmental Quality Laboratory Supervisor from 2018 to 2019. He also held the position of Environmental Quality Laboratory Lead at ICU Medical from 2017 to 2018. His responsibilities included managing environmental monitoring and ensuring compliance with quality standards in the laboratory setting.
Experience at Hospira
Gabriel Munoz Jr. has extensive experience at Hospira, where he worked in various roles from 2011 to 2016. He started as an Environmental Quality Laboratory Technician II and progressed to Technician III, and later served as Environmental Quality Laboratory Lead for a brief period. His roles involved conducting environmental monitoring and implementing quality control measures to maintain sterile conditions.
Education and Expertise
Gabriel Munoz Jr. earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases from The University of Texas at Austin, completing his studies from 2007 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in quality control microbiology, where he applies his knowledge to ensure compliance and maintain high standards in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Skills in Quality Control
Gabriel Munoz Jr. possesses specialized skills in Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) and writing Quality Investigations. These skills are essential for identifying and addressing issues in quality control processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and maintaining the integrity of pharmaceutical products. His expertise in Environmental Monitoring further supports his role in maintaining sterile conditions.