Gabriel Valles Jr.

Gabriel Valles Jr. has had extensive work experience in the field of validation engineering and sterilization support. Gabriel most recently worked as a Senior Validation Engineer at CAI starting in 2022. Prior to that, they held the same role at Genentech from 2020 to 2021, where they validated new equipment and cleaning procedures and provided technical support to water utilities-related projects. Gabriel also authored validation and qualification test plans and reports and led continuous improvement initiatives.

Before Genentech, Valles worked as a Healthcare Consultant at Intersect ENT, Inc from 2019 to 2021, providing microbiology support to new commercial operations and new product development teams. Gabriel monitored microbial trends and recommended appropriate actions.

From 2017 to 2019, Valles worked at Intuitive Surgical as a Senior Validation Engineer - Sustaining Sterilization. In this role, they spearheaded new single-use product development initiatives and ensured compliance with internal and external standards for terminal sterilization processes. Gabriel also served as a subject matter expert for non-conformance and variance reports.

Prior to that, Valles worked as a Sr. Sterilization Specialist - Contractor at Medtronic from 2016 to 2017, providing global sterilization support to manufacturing sites and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure successful completion of sterilization deliverables. Gabriel also monitored new product opportunities and established strategies for design, technology, and vendor selection.

Valles also gained experience at BD / CareFusion from 2012 to 2016, where they held roles as Senior Quality Assurance Engineer and Sterilization Specialist. In these positions, they coordinated validation protocols, supervised sterilization processing, sourced items and services, and increased the capacity and efficiency of in-house sterilization.

Additionally, Valles worked as a Quality Control Specialist and Microbiologist at Manpower / Carefusion in 2011, planning and conducting research projects and executing testing procedures. Gabriel also served as a HACU Intern at USDA-APHIS and as a Medical Manager at Health Masters Hand & Physical Therapy Center from 2004 to 2011.

Overall, Gabriel Valles Jr. has a diverse range of experience in validation engineering, sterilization support, and microbiology, with a strong track record of managing projects and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Gabriel Valles Jr. pursued their education at The University of Texas at El Paso. From 2002 to 2007, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology. Later, from 2008 to 2011, they furthered their studies at the same institution and completed a Master's degree in Science Interdisciplinary Studies.