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Quality Assurance Technician/MicrobiologistBrandon, FL Street Address
EMAIL AVAILABLEPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEAuthorized to work in the US for any employerWork ExperiencePlant HygienistBlueTriton Brands - Zephyrhills, FLJuly 2020 to Present Supervises sanitation team including scheduling, assigning sanitation projects, and other tasks Reviews and improves plant processes, procedures, practices, equipment, and raw materials that can contribute to microbial contamination Creates and executes cleaning and sanitation validation protocols on manufacturing storage, vessels, transfer piping, and packaging materials Determines corrective actions for out of spec micro data Develops and implements quality assurance objectives, systems, education, and training Lead MicrobiologistNestl Waters North America - Zephyrhills, FLApril 2018 to July 2021 Develops and implements quality assurance objectives, systems, and training Ensures compliance with food safety management systems and ISO 22002 Supports and leads efforts to improve factory GMPs, HACCP, and FTQ/FR Asceptically collects, performs, analyzes, and interprets microbiological testing of finished products, raw materials, and environmental samples Facilitates Out Of Specification investigations and reports appropriately Quality Assurance TechnicianNestl Waters North America - Zephyrhills, FLMay 2017 to March 2018 Ensured quality of all processes from raw materials to finished products through inspection, diagnosis, and record keeping Performed testing and maintained quality documentation according to NWNA quality programs and QMS Operated, maintained, and calibrated laboratory equipment as required by ICP/calibration program Provided training to employees including new hires and maintained training records Supported raw material/finished product holds, records, dispositions, and root cause analysis Associate ScientistStaffing Resource Group/Catalent Pharma - St Petersburg Beach, FL September 2016 to April 2017 Evaluated finished products, validation samples, and stability samples in accordance with effective specifications, protocols, methods and compendial monograms using dissolution, UV, and AA. Prepared media, buffers, standards, and reagents needed for analysis Determined and tabulated results of analysis. Entered results of analysis in appropriate notebook and GLIMS. Routinely calibrated all equipment necessary for analysis Quality Assurance TechnicianRANDSTADT/COCA-COLAFebruary 2016 to April 2016 Completed routine testing using HPLC, titrations including essence and oil, brix, pH, viscosity, pulp, vitamin C, and acid in accordance with USDA regulations Recorded results using SAP Monitored production to ensure product consistency and equipment cleanliness Laboratory TechnicianLABSUPPORT/RINGPOWER - Riverview, FLNovember 2015 to January 2016 Performed routine testing on various mechanical fluids using microbiological techniques, physical evaluation, HPLC, ICP, viscosity, particle count, and FTIR Performed maintenance on ICP, FTIR, and viscosity equipment Documented results using LIMS and equipment log books Quality Control ChemistCONAIR CORPORATION - Rantoul, ILFebruary 2015 to August 2015 Conducted routine and non-routine analyses of raw, intermediate, and finished product using HPLC, GC, UV, IR, titrations, pH, total solids, viscosity, and Karl Fischer on hundreds of various products Performed validations in accordance with cGMP, FDA, and Standard Operating Procedures, as well as USP methods Completed documentation needed to support testing procedures including assay sheets, equipment log books, and SAP inventory Evaluated analytical methods and procedures to determine how they might be improved. Reported questionable test results Worked with production in order to prioritize and maintain customer's schedules Field Service RepresentativeAMERICAN WATERJanuary 2011 to January 2015 Resolved customers service or billing complaints by performing activities such as changing water meters, turning water on and off, and contacting and interacting with other departments. Contributed to 100% customer satisfaction 2010-2012 and three customer service awards Met all Illinois Commerce Commission Requirements Mentored in implementation of SAP operating system Meter ReaderAMERICAN WATER - Champaign, ILJuly 2006 to January 2011 Read water consumption data and entered into hand held computers. Uploaded into office computers all information collected on hand-held computers during meter rounds, or returned hand-hand computers to business offices so that data can be compiled. Assisted in procedure changes of system data input Laboratory TechnicianAMERICAN WATERJanuary 2005 to July 2006 Set up, maintained, calibrated, cleaned, tested laboratory equipment and validity of standards. Conducted microbiological media preparation, plating, pH, titrations, heavy metal testing, chlorine and fluoride monitoring, and turbidity testing; as well as sampling to ensure compliance with the Department of Public Health and Environmental Protection Agency Provided information or technical or program assistance to government representatives, employers, or the general public on the issues of public health, environmental protection, or workplace safety Determined if inventory quantities were sufficient for needs of plants and lab, ordered more materials when necessary, while maintaining and tracking budget. Collaborated with plant operators, distribution, and maintenance to maintain product standards. Won best tasting water in the nation 2005 and 2006 Contributed in Lab CertificationEducationB.S. in BiologyWestern Illinois University - Macomb, ILDecember 2002A.S. in BiologyRichland Community College - Decatur, ILDecember 1999Skills Knowledgeable in cGMP, FDA, and Department of Public Health regulations Skilled in HPLC, GC, ICP, titrations, pH, IR, UV, viscosity, total solids, turbidity, Karl Fischer, melting point, and microbiological techniques such as plating, equipment swabbing, and media preparation Experienced in writing and improving Standard Operating Procedures as well as USP methods Excellent time management skills, detail oriented, driven, and a team player who has the skills to manage Computer-literate performer with extensive software proficiency covering wide variety of applications Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects Results-driven achiever with a high degree of detail orientation Highly adaptable, mobile, positive, resilient, risk-taker who is open to new ideas Dependable, responsible contributor committed to excellence and success (5 years) Aseptic Biology Environmental Monitoring Microbiology Monitoring Staining Sterility USP Calibration Laboratory Experience Root Cause Analysis Manufacturing ELISA Aseptic Technique Chromatography Quality Assurance Quality Management Microscopy Spectroscopy GLP Quality Control Laboratory Management Internal Audits Microsoft Excel CGMP Proofreading Microsoft Word Gas chromatography SAP Microsoft Office FDA Regulations Quality Systems Word processing Computer operation Typing Inventory control Spectrophotometer Data collection Laboratory procedures Supervising experience ISO 9001 Field ServiceMilitary ServiceBranch: Army ReserveService Country: United StatesRank: E-4December 1999 to December 2010 Recorded test data and prepared reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results while meeting all requirements set by United Nations Led and instructed team on proper techniques Conducted biological weapons testing using GC and ELISA AssessmentsSupervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees Proficient January 2022Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions Full results: ProficientIndeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field. |
