Experience

Maple Leaf Farms

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• QAFS Systems Manager

  • Oct 2021 - Present

• QA Scientist/Manager

  • Jun 2018 - Mar 2022



KIK Consumer Products

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• QC Supervisor

  • Mar 2017 - Mar 2018

• Quality Control Chemist

  • Apr 2014 - Mar 2017

  Qualitative and Quantitative Chemical Analysis, R&D, Data Analysis, Laboratory Safety, Equipment Maintenance, Documentation, Troubleshooting, Customer Communication, Training, Plant OperationsDaily analysis of bulk samples, finished goods and raw materials through the use of qualitative and quantitative analytical chemistry. Prepared samples and standards for analysis of batch and finished goods through the use of wet chemistry and instruments such as HPLC and GC. Prepared reports and spreadsheets for data analysis and customer requests, including deviation forms for batch modifications and for laboratory personnel. Maintenance of laboratory equipment and performing Installation Qualifications on new instruments. Updated methods of analysis with customer to ensure best yield and results of sample testing. Interaction with fellow chemists in performing analysis and completing investigations for out of specification reports. Successfully trained new chemists, including performing daily tasks and how to use instrumentations for quality analysis while ensuring company and customer standards. Focused on learning how the flow of operations works within the company to gain better knowledge of all sectors of the company. Active participation to daily meetings and interacting with other employees from other departments to gain this information. Show less



Hach

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Temp Chemist

  • Sep 2013 - Apr 2014

  Water analysis, Sample preparations, R&D, Quality controls, Reports and spreadsheets. Contributed to preparation of pool water samples for analysis with test strips, spectrophotometers and amperometric systems. Preparing reports and spreadsheets for data analysis. Preparation of various test strips for comparisons and R&D for new products while collaborating with laboratory staff. Water analysis, Sample preparations, R&D, Quality controls, Reports and spreadsheets. Contributed to preparation of pool water samples for analysis with test strips, spectrophotometers and amperometric systems. Preparing reports and spreadsheets for data analysis. Preparation of various test strips for comparisons and R&D for new products while collaborating with laboratory staff.



Progressus S.r.l.

• Gubbio, Perugia, Italia

• Stagista

  • Sep 2010 - Dec 2011

  Data Analysis, Raw Materials Production, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Safety, Regulatory Equipment, Communication, Documentation Contributed to production of raw materials and finished products within laboratory environment, gaining solid knowledge across the entire product process. Loaded raw materials into production machines; performed laboratory analysis of raw materials and finished products; calibrated and maintained laboratory equipment. Developed documentation for production processes; translated articles and documents from Italian to English to promote the expansion of the company internationally. Show less