Willis Hearn Email & Phone Number

4238 Capital Drive

Responsibilities: • Assist and support QA/QC Manager in the organization of the quality department for planning, meetings (in absence of QA/QC Manager), evaluations, and special projects.• Assist QA/QC Manager create, revise, implement and train quality procedures and policies.• Support the QA/QC Quality Management System, including: QC, Validations, CAPAs, and special projects.• Communication with Austrian and German QA departments in regards to projects and evaluation of non conformities.• Perform and help organize quality related trainings for QM system in department and for the whole organization.• Lead evaluation and investigation on certain nonconformances with local QC Manager.• Assist in organizing Quality Irregularity Reports, perform reporting (monthly, quarterly, key figures, etc.) and trend analysis.• Analyze processes and reports for continuous improvements possibilities and lead resulting projects.• Lead special projects in planning and implementation.• Coordinate SAP processes for all QA/QC departments and issue procedures.• Organize and maintain the Document Control Room.Authority:• Issue and revise QM documents. Sign operational QM documents after information of QA/QC Manager and in absence of QA/QC Manager.• Communication other sites in international locations.• Evaluate and finalize complaints as substitute of QC Manager or QA/QC Manager.

Bessemer City, North Carolina

Bessemer City, North Carolina

SUMMARY Quality Control Laboratory Technician with 4 years of experience in a laboratory setting. Developed skills in operating the ICP, GC, spectrometers, auto titrators, and other lab equipment essential for optimum quality for samples tested. A hard worker that seizes every opportunity that comes into fruition and works well with others to ensure the success of the company. A goal oriented initiator that is receptive to learning different techniques and building internally through a company. CORE QUALIFICATIONSSustained an updated laboratory notebook of experiments and their results Organized and conducted experiments in the laboratory excreting quality results Keen communication and reporting skills to different managers and departments Knowledge and success of different chromatography methods such as HPLC and GC Knowledge and success with the operation of the ICP and spectrometers Proficient in Microsoft office, LQM Sample Manager, WinLab32, and Agilent software Accountable for daily shift operations and managed inventory in the laboratory Conducted method audits and laboratory inspections EXPERIENCEQuality Control Laboratory Technician, FMC Lithium 2016-Current Bessemer City, NC Daily Calibration of pH meters and balances in the laboratoryConducted safety inspections for the laboratory and safety equipment Daily communication between QC laboratory shifts and plant personnel Analyze and report data for raw materials, process samples, and finished products to determine their chemical properties Aided in Kaizen event that improved the workflow, safety, and quality in the laboratoryConduct daily maintenance and standardization of ICP’s Reported near misses into the SIMS database to improve safety on plant siteConduct method audits to suggest improvements to methods without compromising qualityTrained in first aid to respond to injuries on plant site

Bessemer City, North Carolina

Rock Hill, South Carolina

SUMMARYSample Prep Lead with 3 years of experience in a fast paced production laboratory setting. Highly skilled in the fundamentals of Solid Phase Extraction, quantitative analysis using the Mass Hunter software, and troubleshooting Agilent LCMS instruments as well as daily and weekly maintenance of those instruments. A goal oriented initiator that has managed the workflow of an everyday laboratory environment while producing quality work. Core Qualifications Critical Thinking Time Management Good Laboratory Practice Excellent Communication Knowledge of HPLC/LCMSMicrosoft OfficeSolid Phase Extraction Quantitative Analysis EXPERIENCESample Prep Lead, Physicians Choice Laboratory Services Rock Hill, SC — 2015-Current Coordinated daily shift operations of the sample preparation laboratory while performing production tasks.Instructed new employees on the policies and SOP's of the laboratoryPrepared the appropriate documentation related to Quality Assurance and Quality ControlAdvise team members in regards to sample prep problems and process improvementsEstablished communication with different departments and managers of any recurring issues as well as solved issues Implemented different work flow methods in order to boost productivity in the laboratory.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

Lab Technologist November 2013 – PresentResponsible for the sample preparation of urine and oral fluid samples using solid phase extraction. Sample data is analyzed on the LCMS for specific drugs and metabolites.  Aided in the validation of two specialty testing methods (bath salts and barbiturates). Help create a new dilute and shoot bath salt method and low volume barbiturates method using less sample volume but still allowing for optimum recovery.  Proficient in Agilent MassHunter QQQ Quantitative analysis software for LCMS testing as well as LCMS maintenance. Maintenance consist of changing the columns, sonication of the nebulizer and source components, replacing the LCMS frit, and auto tuning or check tuning the instrument.  Responsible for editing and updating SOPs, specifically urine sample prep, barbiturates, and bath salt methods. Trained multiple employees in sample prep and data analysis.  Experience adhering to CAP, CLIA, and ISO 15189 guidelines and regulations.

Excrete excellent customer service and complete the daily tasks at a timely manner.

Studied the integration of the retrotransposon TF1 which has a similar life cycle of a retrovirus such as HIV. Interpreted previous data and scientific readings to manage the project of monitoring TF1 insertion events in the fission yeast S pombe. Conducted phenol/chloroform extraction on the yeast DNA and ran a series of gel electrophoresis experiments in order to detect the molecular weight of TF1 in the yeast. This later allowed the use of southern blot hybridization using a DNA probe that would allow the detection of the insertion event in the fission yeast. The goal was to create a specific strand of DNA using PCR to turn on or control the insertion events of TF1 in the unexpressed or heterochromatin region of the fission yeast.

Managed cashiers making sure that lunches and breaks were taken. Managed and counted the money and made sure that the Western Union and lottery numbers balanced out.

Bachelor'S Of Science, Biotechnology

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Minor In Chemistry