Document Control Specialist

• Aug 2022 - Present

Document Reviewer

• May 2022 - Present

I review grant applications for alignment with funding requirements, and provide close copy editing of text. I review grant applications for alignment with funding requirements, and provide close copy editing of text.

Editor

• Sep 2021 - Present

Quality Assurance Supervisor

• Apr 2020 - Oct 2021

Quality and Food Safety Supervisor

• Aug 2018 - Mar 2020

-Responsible for leading Quality and Sanitation Technician teams (20 direct reports)-Design and implementation of plant Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) for potential pathogens as well as pests-Scheduling and monitoring of Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS)-Investigation and disposition of quality holds; trending and root cause analysis to improve first pass quality-Assist with monitoring training in and compliance with chemical safety procedures in Sanitation and Production departments-Ensuring compliance with gluten-free, organic, and non-GMO facility certifications through cross-check of supplier documents and materials testing of received ingredients, as appropriate-Direct liason with Maintenance department to ensure timely execution of work orders related to quality and food safety, e.g. glass and brittle plastic audit corrective actions and facilities maintenance

Quality Assurance Technician

• Mar 2018 - Aug 2018

In addition to standard technician duties, including process monitoring and inspection of manufacturing equipment between runs, I assumed responsibility for the Glass and Brittle Plastics monitoring program, and collaborated with personnel in both the Quality and Production departments on an ongoing project to revise and update Sanitation SOPs to reflect our constantly changing and upgrading production environment.I proposed an implemented Quality department participation in the start-of-shift "huddle" meeting with Production associates, to support a culture of collaboration and two-way communication between QA and every team member on the floor.

Quality Assurance Technician

• Apr 2017 - Mar 2018

With my colleagues, I was responsible for the safety and quality of product manufactured on my shift. I verified cleaning and assembling of equipment, regularly tested product for quality and food safety metrics, including in-house microbial testing, and implemented a rigorous allergen testing program to prevent cross-contamination between lines and runs. This included use of ELISA protein assays for a number of target allergens.I was also responsible for contributing to our program of continuous improvement, by identifying areas of our processes that could be made more efficient, or more resistant to errors. As always I was proactive about analyzing workflows and processes, looking for weak points and opportunities for improvement.

Instructor

• Mar 2017 - Jun 2017

Designed and taught introductory course in cell biology and biochemistry. Gave lectures, led labs and field trips, mentored students, and participated in faculty committees.I emphasized student engagement with research and critical use of the scientific method from the earliest levels. My teaching motto: "You don't have to BE a scientist to THINK like a scientist." Designed and taught introductory course in cell biology and biochemistry. Gave lectures, led labs and field trips, mentored students, and participated in faculty committees.I emphasized student engagement with research and critical use of the scientific method from the earliest levels. My teaching motto: "You don't have to BE a scientist to THINK like a scientist."

Graduate Teaching Fellow

• Sep 2008 - Mar 2016

Taught introductory biology labs and discussion sections; graded papers, exams, and lab reports; mentored undergraduates in research projects

Graduate Student Researcher

• Sep 2008 - Mar 2016

• Designed and implemented a study of methane production in wetlands• Surveyed sites, collected soil samples, performed numerous chemical analyses, including use of GC, IC, and HPLC machines• Extracted and sequenced microbial DNA and RNA from numerous, very diverse soil samples, and developed IT tools for analyzing and visualizing novel gene sequences for which existing tools were sparse or inadequate