Experience

Pacific Star Labs

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  - Manage a team of couriers and sample intake personnel, ensuring timely and efficient delivery and processing of samples. - Monitor laboratory testing data and delegate responsibilities to laboratory staff to ensure the completion of accurate and consistent testing services. - Communicate with clients to understand their expectations and provide customized solutions to meet their requirements. - Work with the Chief Science Officer and Chief Operations Officer to manage staff and instrumentation resources to maximize sample throughput and ensure production targets are met. - Oversee procurement and inventory management of laboratory equipment, reagents, and consumables to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the laboratory. - Collaborate with the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operations Officer to develop and implement business strategies to optimize efficiency while maintaining quality, resulting in a tremendous increase in sales. - Conduct vendor evaluations and negotiations to secure the best prices and delivery terms, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and quality standards.



VRX Labs

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Mar 2021 - Mar 2022

  - Managed laboratory operations, including staff scheduling, instrument maintenance, and inventory management.- Collaborated with laboratory managers to ensure adequate inventory levels of equipment, reagents, and consumables, and maintained accurate records of stock levels.- Implemented and maintained a Quality Management System guided and accredited by ISO/IEC 17025 including customer complaints, internal audits, and non-conforming work to the Corrective Action/Preventive Action (CAPA) workflow.- Build strong relationships and communicate with customers to maintain current clientele and acquire new customers by attending networking events, participating in community outreach, and established personal networks.- Create, revise, and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) for varying sectors of the laboratory.- Collaborate with software developers to create a functional LIMS that is implemented in the laboratory.

• Analytical Chemist

  • Dec 2020 - Mar 2022

  - Operated, calibrated, and troubleshooted the use of several analytical instruments such as HPLC-DAD, GC-MS and ICP-MS.- Conducted a variety of routine to moderately complex analysis of raw materials, intermediates, and finished product samples according to SOPs while operating under ISO/IEC 17025 and State regulations.- Ensured compliance to appropriate specifications and protocols during data analysis, data entry, documenting observations, and recording results into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).- Effectively participate in proficiency testing and audits as required by ISO/IEC 17025, State of California, and other accrediting/certifying bodies.

• Sample Manager

  • Mar 2020 - Mar 2021

  - Managed the sample intake and processing team, ensuring timely and efficient sample handling and tracking.- Dispatched sample technicians with daily schedules and routes to customers throughout Southern California - Communicated with clients to resolve any issues or concerns related to sample intake and processing.- Received, handled and stored chemicals, solvents, compressed gases, standards and certified reference materials received and used in the laboratory

• Sample Technician

  • May 2019 - Mar 2020

  - Accurately and safely, collected, stored, and transported representative samples to the lab for proper analysis.- Ensured use of proper PPE during sampling events, randomly collected samples, and properly recorded/stored samples.- Logged and/or received samples into the LIMS.