Bill Centrella Email & Phone Number

Grand Prairie, Tx

Lancaster, Pa

Preparation and execution of in-lab and in-plant challenge/validation studies, method validation, and shelf life studies. Was primary customer contact, responsible for preparation of proposals, execution of study, collection of data, and drafting and distribution of final report. As Technical Writer, either drafted or helped draft laboratory methods, SOPs, and Work Instructions. Assisted in final stages of construction of Lancaster facility, including design of Special Projects area. Participated in initial A2LA audit at this location as well as in follow-up audits.

Lancaster, Pa

Supervision of internal microbiological testing laboratory. Also regularly interfaced with USDA inspection personnel. Later guided Lancaster and Tyrone, PA plants through initial SQF auditing process and follow-up audits.

San Antonio, Tx

Sample receiving and processing, pathogen screening and confirmation. Later promoted to Lead Technician and Laboratory Supervisor. Helped found Special Projects department, initially to perform laboratory-based challenge studies, later to include in-plant studies, method validation, and DNA-based microbial identification. Participated in initial A2LA audit as well as in follow-up audits.

Elmhurst, Il

Sample receiving and processing, pathogen screening and confirmation. Participated in the initial setup of the laboratory; helped oversee breakdown and transfer of equipment upon consolidation with Agri-West Laboratories (later Food Safety Net Services).

Folcroft, Pa

Sample receiving and processing, pathogen screening and confirmation. Performed newly-implemented ECH7 screen without supervision (overnight shift) in order to facilitate production.