QC Specialist

• May 2016 - Present

Analytical & Micro Lab Tech

• Dec 2014 - Sep 2015

• Aseptically obtain samples for pathogen testing • Accurately test protein content of dry whey samples using the Kjeldahl digestion method • Determine total solids of dry whey samples • Determine ash content of dry whey samples • Test pH, bulk density and visual appearance of dry whey samples • Measure whey fat content using the Babcock method • Test cheese samples for pH and moisture, fat and salt content o Chloridometer o Food Scan o CEM analyzer • Plate samples according to in-house and/or customer specifications o SPC pour plates o Coli/E. coli, staph, APC and rapid yeast/mold petrifilm • Aseptically collect samples for plating from various filtration and water tanks • Accurately read plates and petrifilms and properly record results • Communicate results to plant managers/supervisors to make changes in production as needed • Collect environmental pathogen samples • Collect environmental swabs for plating • Safely operate an autoclave • Prepare media according to SOP • Successfully complete quarterly proficiency testing • Daily and weekly calibration of equipment Show less

Sample Prep Lab Tech

• Aug 2013 - Dec 2014

• Properly use aseptic technique • Set-up pathogen and environmental sample testing according to MOA and/or customer specific requirements • Plate samples according to MOA and/or customer specific requirements o Pour plates, spread plates, Petrifilm, MPN’s, water filtration, USP’s o APC, Staph, E.coli/coliform, Enterobacteriaceae, Yeast & Mold • Proper documentation on all paperwork • Successfully complete quarterly proficiency testing • Successfully complete weekly and periodic process control testing • Daily and weekly calibration of equipment • Maintain customer confidentiality Show less

Receptionist/Assistant

• Jul 2009 - Aug 2013

Communicate effectively with clients to schedule appointments/surgeries/grooming, answer questions and make recommendations on pet care, patient check-in and check-out, triage emergency patients, pharmaceutical dispensing, maintain patient records, advise/educate clients on proper vaccine schedules, assist doctors/technicians with patient care (vaccines, nail trims, wound care, surgical prep, surgical recovery) Communicate effectively with clients to schedule appointments/surgeries/grooming, answer questions and make recommendations on pet care, patient check-in and check-out, triage emergency patients, pharmaceutical dispensing, maintain patient records, advise/educate clients on proper vaccine schedules, assist doctors/technicians with patient care (vaccines, nail trims, wound care, surgical prep, surgical recovery)

Receptionist/Assistant

• Jan 2004 - Jan 2009

Communicating effectively with clients and educating them about proper pet care, assist doctors during appointments (basic restraint, prepping vaccines, recording patient history), maintaining patient records, pharmaceutical dispensing, assisting with pre-surgical procedures, prepping, monitoring and recovery of surgical patients, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, responsible for various laboratory preparations (Gram staining, urinalyses, blood work, cytologies) and preparing and developing radiographs Show less