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Batavia, New York, United States

Quality Engineer for a team in an EAR regulated and ISO9001:2015 certified facility manufacturing high-precision optics for the semiconductor industry. Oversaw the implementation of a new production data capturing tool. Analyzed production data to identify failure trends. Advised on quality strategy to stakeholders and customers. Oversaw the progress of quality projects. Responsible for coordinating Material Review Boards for evaluating discrepant material. Managed the Returned Merchandise Authorization process for the business line. Managed documentation control and CAPA programs for the business line. Performed internal audits across multiple business functions. Led Quality Management Review, presenting KPI trends and metrics to senior leadership. Conducted new employee quality training.

Continued performing QA functions for the Development arm of the company until transitioning to the Commercial team in Q3 of 2021, serving as the primary QA representative for manufacturing activities across all commercial production on site. Functions were expanded to include liaising with commercial customers, training employees on the use of Trackwise, training QA representatives in the review and approval of LIMS static data changes, and training additional QA representatives as trainers.

Rochester, New York Area

Quality Assurance (QA) representative responsible for six (6) Development customers spanning ten (10) total products, including sterile Blow Fill Seal (BFS) products and non-sterile liquid in a stick pack format. Approved Deviations, Laboratory Investigations, CAPAs, and Change Controls using Trackwise. Led and contributed to Root Cause Analysis exercises. Approved new and updated documents using Ennov Doc, including specifications and test methods for raw materials, packaging components, intermediates, and finished products, master batch cards for compounding, filling, and packaging operations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Controlled Forms. Approved development protocols and reports, including engineering and registration batch studies, stability studies, analytical method transfers and validations, microbial preparatory studies, process validations, IOQs, line trials, and filter validation reports. Approved changes to LIMS. Led and contributed to Risk Analysis exercises and approved Risk Analysis reports. Approved new raw materials for development use. Approved changes in JD Edwards. Reviewed executed batch records and generated CoAs for development batches. Hosted a customer audit, as well as assisted in other customer and agency audits. Responsible for conducting new employee training on cGMPs. Responsible for training employees on the use of Trackwise. Trained new QA personnel in job functions and responsibilities.

Syracuse, New York Area

Rensselaer, New York

Worked as part of a team responsible for performing tasks required for the formulation of clinical and commercial products. Followed cGMP guidelines in processing areas, especially as they pertain to proper documentation practices and aseptic techniques. Performed tasks in multiple processing areas, including ISO 8, 7, and 5 environments. Conducted investigations and drafted reports for process deviations, which involved gathering information, assessing overall product risk, and presenting findings to management and quality assurance. Responsible for reviewing, editing, and completing various cGMP documents, including batch records, logbooks, and SOPs. Generated and implemented continuous improvement ideas to benefit the entire manufacturing site, leading to SLIMMY award nominations by the company. Solely responsible for operating an on-site laser engraver to produce etched items as needed by our team.

Dispensed chemicals, glassware, and hospitality items to students and faculty. Work with ChemTracker software. Worked on building an electronic database of all necessary MSDS sheets for the college as well as updating the physical copies.

Rochester, New York Area

Worked with the College of Science's instrumentation specialist to build functional autotitrators for use in the college's research labs.

Rochester, New York Area

Working with the Formulations Department and the Microbiology Department on rotation. These rotations included:- Shadowing a project manager of the formulations department which involved attending her meetings and preparing project documents for storage. - Working in one of the formulations labs, involving organizing chemicals and performing daily lab tasks. Completed a project where I was tasked to determine the critical micelle concentration of an experimental surfactant of potential use in future formulations. Presented findings at the end of my contract to representatives and fellow interns throughout R&D. - Working as support staff for the microbiology department. Processed waste, cleaned equipment, and helped with other day-to-day tasks in the department.

Rochester, New York Area

Worked on a team to perform diagnostic tests for the USDA involving screening stone fruit leave samples for the Plum Pox virus. Trained and performed in all segments of the testing process, including sample preparation, preparation of solutions, and data analysis. Specialized in and given the responsibility to make and oversee the production of all buffers, controls, and other reagents needed for the project. Refined and rewrote government SOP's.

Rochelle Park, Nj

Family beekeeping business. I aid in removing swarms, collecting honey, performing lectures on apiculture, and maintaining the health of 20+ colonies of honey bees.

Hackensack, Nj

Received and relayed phone calls, scheduled funerals, and performed other various church related functions.

Master Of Science - Ms, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

Activities and Societies: Judicial Board Volunteer, SURF Journal Club Leader

Bs, Molecular Bioscience And Biotechnology

Activities and Societies: Alpha Chi Sigma, Drumline, Ballroom Dance Club, Humans vs. Zombies, Tutor Advisory BoardMinor in Psychology

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Marching Band, Band, Symphonic Band, Interact