Michael Norman Email & Phone Number

Syracuse, Ny, Us

Syracuse, New York, United States

To perform material testing across multiple techniques and to complete associated data collection, analysis, and reporting. GDMS work to be prioritized.

Oneida, New York, United States

Laboratory testing to meet standards set up in PMO, Standard Methods for the Dairy Industry and FDA 2400 methods requirements. • Conduct and evaluate Product testing results and determine compliance to standards.• Release compliant product from hold on the computerized inventory management system.• Inspect and verify sanitary condition of processing lines/fillers/tanks/overall areas, including conducting ATP swabbing and visual inspections.• Validate vitamin additions and batching sheets for the processing departments.• Conduct microbiological analyses, chemical analyses, and sensory testing as required by the laboratory and operations schedules for all finished products, in-process processes, and incoming materials.• NYS Licensed to conduct antibiotic screening using ROSA SL Beta-Lactam Milk Test strips. • Conduct bacteria/shelf life testing of fresh and stressed samples.• Complete Titratable Acidity (TA) test using all methods.• Conduct Allergen testing as required.• Perform Sterile Sampling of Tanks and Report results in a timely manner.• Perform cryoscope testing, on milk products.• Verify product is labeled correctly.• Perform butterfat and solids testing using appropriate equipment. (Including but not limited to: Foss, CEM, etc.)• Update log and results for Product Hold and Disposition Log. Follow up on product as needed.

Syracuse, New York, United States

Fiber counting via Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) from air cassettes to determine fiber concentrations using NIOSH 7400 and OSHA-160 methodologies.Fiber counting via Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) from bulk samples using NYSDOH methodologies (198.1, 198.6, and 198.6f) to determine visual percentage and properties of asbestos and non-asbestos material.Perform quality control practices per company QA manual and perform sample receiving and reporting as needed.

Syracuse, New York Area

Responsible for performing the testing on production samples and finished product samples to determine compliance to FDA, NYS regulations, and Byrne Dairy standards. Responsible for routine inspections, samplings, and testings onsite. Knowledge in GMP/cGMP, HACCP, PMO, and FDA regulations as they relate to the food and beverage industry.

Syracuse, New York Area

Review of production paperwork, count checks of supplies, and use of random sampling to verify quality. Environmental monitoring including: environmental swabs, air sampling, and contact plates. Bioburden water testing. Extensive training and experience donning sterile gloves.

Responsible for performing QC testing of WFI (water for injection) samples including TOC analysis , Conductivity, and Nitrates testing. Conducting lab duties and documentation in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and registered specifications in accordance with cGMP regulations. Actively participating in 5S/Lean Manufacturing in-house audits and completed DuPont’s STOP safety training program. Experience with basic compendial and non-compendial specific techniques.

Syracuse, New York Area

Responsible for performing the testing on production samples and finished product samples to determine compliance to FDA, NYS regulations, and Byrne Dairy standards. Responsible for routine inspections, samplings, and testings onsite. Knowledge in GMP/cGMP, HACCP, PMO, and FDA regulations as they relate to the food and beverage industry.

Syracuse, New York Area

ICP and SEM support.- Peristaltic pump and sample spray chamber (Scott-style) set up- Auto-sampler experience w/ICP-OES- Standard prep, torch alignment, and calibration- LA-ICP-MS Laser Ablation (LA) basic set up w/ reference material - SEM basic sample prep (sputter coating), start-up, and analysis of synthetic mesh/fabrics.

Syracuse, New York Area

Responsible for collecting, reviewing, recording, and transmitting specifically assigned real estate data to The Warren group.

Syracuse, New York Area

Fiber counting via Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) from air cassettes to determine fiber concentrations using NIOSH 7400 and OSHA-160 methodologies. I also compile final analysis reports, keep in contact with our clients, and help manage the laboratory's QA/QC documents and practices.

Help with planning and implementing University activities

Syracuse, New York Area

PROJECT TITLE: Pseudomonas aeruginosa Production of Pyrocyanins and Other PhenazinesMENTOR: Benjamin R Lundgren, Ph.D- Conducted novel experiment on pseudomonas aeruginosa strains to determine if its phenazines/dyes it produced were a viable virulence factor for future studies- Extensive experience working with PCR, site directed mutagenesis, and bacterial transformations

PROJECT TITLE: Examining Mitochondrial Autophagy In Type 2 Diabetes MENTOR: Dr.Jane EB Reusch, MD- Used Western blotting laboratory technique to study proteins from diabetes modeled mitochondria to see how autophagy, the metabolic process of self-degradation, may have been affected.- Wrote a research paper (edited by mentor and lab) and presented presentation to the GEMS group

Upton, Ny

Environmental Protection DivisionPROJECT TITLE: Population Density of Southern Flying Squirrel (Glaucomys volans) at Brookhaven National LaboratoryMENTOR: Ms.Higbie- Assisted team in tracking, catching, baiting, and taking measurements of Glaucomys volans- Presented poster at BNL conference and wrote a research paper edited by mentors

Latham, Ny

Christmas seasonal work at local Target.

Latham