 Led a Laboratory Team of Eight Including a Laboratory Supervisor Internal Audits and SAP Ariba Ordering Troubleshooting Gas Chromatography Instruments, MassSpec, and Karl Fischers Tested Hazardous Waste samples using Gas Chromatography, Wet Chemistry, Calorimeters, Flash Point, Karl Fishers, and NVR.

 Writing Standard Operating Procedures, Corrective Actions, and Product Holds Led a Team of Nine Quality Technicians Addressed Client Complaints and USDA Noncompliance reports

 High-Pressure Liquid Chromatograph Gas Chromatography Basic extractions from cannabinoid containing matrixes

 Upkeep of Standard Operating Procedures, Training Program, Corrective Actions, and Document Control Colorado Department of Health and ISO Accreditation Audits Assisted Microbiology Department with Petrifilm Testing and qPCR Addressed Client Complaints and Positive Feedback in Salesforce

 Plated and Interpreted Finished Product and Ingredients on Petrifilm Tested for Listeria Species and Salmonella Species via Molecular Detection System Performed Inventory and Ordering through ProcessPro Prepared Media and Buffers for Microbiological Testing Submitted Testing Requisition Forms to Microbac for Microbiological Testing Created and Managed Quality Holds Performed RedZone Administrative Functions Supervised the Quality Control of Over 300 Products and Pilot Runs.

 PCR detection of MRSA and S. aureus via Cephid Biochemical Organism Identification via Phoenix Conducted Cystic Fibrosis Workup Plate Biopsy, Sputum, and Bronchial samples through differential media Performed Rapid Influenza A/B and Rapid Strep Screening Gram Staining and KOH prep interpretation

 Assisted with the Development of New Laboratory Practices for Ardent Mills (Corporate Merger between ConAgra Mills, Horizon Mills, and Cargill) Led a Moisture, Ash, and Protein Team Consisting of 5 Team Members. Performed Analytical Baking Prepared Accounting and Commodity Maps using SAP and MapInfo Pro Set up Two Laboratories and Their Methodology From Start to Finish. One Being the Headquarters Laboratory which was the Gold Standard for 41 Satellite Laboratories Conducted RQT Tests (Starch Damage, Peanut Allergen, Alpine Air Jet Particle Size, Laser Particle Size, RVA, Amylograph, Alveograph, Branscan, SRC, Wet and Dry Gluten, pH, Vomitoxin, Farinograph, Falling Number)

 Served as SAP Operator Including Inspection Plans Conducted Mock Recalls  Addressed Quality Issues as They Arose Performed Data Interpretation and Root Cause Analysis Conducted Flour Analysis and COA Related Tasks  Trained and Supervised Others Performed Final Product Zone Audits Utilized plant PLC software for quality monitoring and recipe changes. Performed AACC and Internal Sample Checks

 Performed BRC, ABI, and Mini Audit Duties Managed Environmental Monitoring Program Conducted Flour Analysis and Wheat Analysis Preformed Boswick Tests Trained New Hires and Guided Interns

 Performed ELISA to Detect Concentrations of Deoxynivalenol Graded Wheat and Processed Wheat Trucks Conducted Falling Number Test to Determine α-Amylase Activity Evaluated Dough and Gluten Properties with Farinographs and Mixographs Conducted Manual Moisture and Ash Analysis

 Inoculated Antibiotic Tubes with Human, E. Coli, and Yeast Cell Clones on a Large Scale Shipped all Viruses and Clones to Customers (both foreign and domestic) Worked with a Massive Archive of -80˚ Freezers Retrieved Samples from Liquid Nitrogen Cryogenic Tank

 Prepared Media and Solutions for Experiments Prepared Sterile Supplies (i.e. micropipette tips, pipettes, flasks, etc) Collected Scientific Journals and Research Articles as per Request  Disposed of Contaminated Waste via Autoclaves, and Chemical Waste in Accordance with EHS Regulations.