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Santa Barbara, Ca, Us

Santa Barbara, Ca, Us

Pasadena, Ca, Us

fluent in sample preparation testing methods for residual solvents, heavy metals, potency, moisture and water activity. Acting as secondary/back-up analyst for heavy metals department and working intimately with Agilent ICP-MS. Familiar with preparing standards, calibrating and interpreting data independently. GLP & ISO 17025

New Albany, Ohio, Us

Support In-Process Production by releasing batches and finished goods in timely manner, conducted out of Specification investigation. Log in, handle and test samples from bulk product batches as well as finished goods & raw materials; approve and release batches for filling, report results through COAs to management as well as report any irregularities that may occur. Make necessary adjustments to production batches if they are not within specification limits. Conduct OOS and/or NCR investigation when needed or requested from clients/ management. Assist R&D in formulation adjustments when needed. Report results of testing through COAs to managements and clients directly.

Hanover, Maryland, Us

Plant oil extraction, solvent removal, machine maintenance, lab upkeep, documentation, all assignments performed in respect to client holding time and turn around time. Completed other tasks as assigned by lab manager, such as cleaning glassware and prepping during downtime and occasionally assisting other departments as needed. All while maintaining sanitation requirements to eliminate contamination and maximize quality control as outlined in SOPs.

I was responsible for extracting water and soil matrix for desired reagents utilizing quality control standards and requirements adapted from EPA standards of operation. Extractions were used for quantitative and qualitative analysis. I performed gravimetric extraction and analysis for oil and grease based studies as well dilution and acid clean-up. Respect and utilization of chain of custody of all samples was enforced and practiced. All work was completed within holding and turn-around time assigned to each respected project (as specified in PSR). Strict QA and QC regulated regularly.

Cypress, Us

Duties included preparation of sample collection containers, processing biological specimens, performing testing, documenting procedures (COC), and preparing specimen shipments. Also, ensured that all lab procedures are done correctly with accordance with SOPs. Lastly, assisted with the inventory, storage, and maintenance of study supplies, lab ware, and instruments essential to the operation of the laboratory. Working alongside lab techs under specific teams assigned to projects by project coordinators and/or lab supervisor.

Isla Vista, Ca, Us

Duties included inventory adjustment, payroll, scheduling staff, delegating tasks to team members, overseeing deliveries, training, balancing drawers and deposits, customer assistance, & POS tech management. I gained leadership experience & non-academic real world problem solving experience.