Support the product launch of sterile injectables by authoring technical documents such as specification monographs, test methods, and SOPs. Adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), scientific, and data integrity principles is of key importance. Circulate documents through the document management system for reviews and approvals. Worked primarily remotely due to the pandemic.

Public Works & Utilities Dept. Perform chemical and bacteriological analysis of water and wastewater samples according to established methods and regulatory requirements. Obtain and/or receive samples from designated locations. Operate a vehicle when necessary. Record and report analytical results through the laboratory information system (LIMS). Other oral and/or written communications as needed. Troubleshoot and repair Instrumentation when necessary. Help to investigate customer concerns. Appointed Quality Assurance Officer (2018) in charge of maintaining laboratory quality system and state certification. Obtained KS Class IV Drinking Water Operator certification.

Quality duties included the maintenance of the plant quality management system, auditing the quality system through internal and external audits, and reviewing quality performance with management via the plant quality improvement team. Represented plant on the North American Chemicals Manufacturing Quality Counsel, and later represented Performance Materials on the Global Quality Team. Six months on assignment to the SAP roll-out team as a Quality Management module Power User.Training duties included working with plant management to identify training requirements for plant personnel based on corporate and regulatory training requirements, implementing the training program through online and classroom training, and reporting on the program’s status and effectiveness.Continuous improvement duties included training in several tools such as meeting facilitation, 5S, Kaizen, process mapping, and mind mapping. Worked with management to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities. Facilitated teams that were instrumental in improving material movement through the warehouse process.

1997 -1998 Long term contract through Foster Designs, Inc. Direct to APCI Nov. 1998Quality control testing of specialty chemicals. Maintenance and troubleshooting of lab equipment. Support of plant safety and environmental processes (e.g., audits and inspections, procedure writing and review, maintenance of MSDS system, chaired Site Safety Council). Maintenance of environmental permits (e.g., RCRA Part B, UIC). Routine/non-routine reporting to governmental agencies (e.g., Tier II, TRIs, chemical releases). Leadership of the plant quality management system as the management representative under the ISO 9001 quality standard.

Responsible for setup of onsite testing lab for a hazardous waste treatment and storage facility, including the selection and purchase of equipment and supplies. Wrote the RCRA waste analysis plan as well as lab standard operating procedures. Helped interview, select, and train plant personnel. Reviewed and approved profiles for waste acceptance. Implemented computerized waste tracking system.

Hydrocarbon Recyclers, Inc, a subsidiary of US Pollution Control Inc, a subsidiary of Union Pacific Railroad. Corporate buyout by Laidlaw Environmental Services.1995 - Operations Manager1994-1995 - Technical Manager1991-1994 - Laboratory ManagerDirected daily activities of 35 employees in the laboratory, customer service, transportation, and production areas of a hazardous waste treatment and storage facility. Accountable for knowledge of and compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and permits. Helped write and implement the facility’s RCRA Part B Permit. Reviewed and approved profiles for waste acceptance. Negotiated with disposal facilities to establish appropriate and economical outlets. Heavily involved in information tracking systems.

Assisted in lab setup and testing, establishing SOPs and QA/QC program to qualify for Kansas State Certification.

Worked in the organic chemistry section of the Quality Control Laboratory, primarily testing batches of pentachlorophenol.

Hydrocarbon Recyclers, Inc, a subsidiary of US Pollution Control Inc, a subsidiary of Union Pacific RailroadSampling and analysis of hazardous waste samples at various stages of waste acceptance and disposal processes. Maintenance and troubleshooting of lab equipment.

Sampling and analysis of water and wastewater to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Maintenance and troubleshooting of lab equipment.

Sampling and analysis of biological samples. Maintenance and troubleshooting of lab equipment. Adjunct instructor for WSU Medical Technology students.