Timothy Kluisza

**** ****** *****

Grand Rapids, MI 49525

616-***-****

abqu0y@r.postjobfree.com

LEAD LABORATORY ANALYST AND CALIBRATION MANAGER:

A knowledgeable analyst with extensive experience in laboratory practices,

I most recently focused on environmental microbiology with emphasis in FDA

related testing. Previous experience includes hand tool and machine

calibration along with machine repair with the goal of supporting

production, commercial interests, and R&D efforts. I started my

professional career as a technician then manager of an A2LA automotive test

laboratory.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Mead Johnson Nutritional Mead Johnson a world leader

Zeeland, MI in nutrition, dedicated to

helping

2007- 2013 provide infants and children with

the best start in life.

. Microbiology Laboratory - Lead Environmental Analyst performing

testing to support food safety programs in the powder manufacturing

plants. Act as the team lead by managing test scheduling, employee

schedules and reporting to management teams throughout the site.

Collecting samples, trending and reporting data collected on

environmental swabs, powder finished products, base materials, and

various environmental assays in accordance to FDA guidelines.

- APC, Eb and E. coli films, Salmonella, E. sakazakii/cronobacter

testing along with organism identification

- Support HACCP program by conducting studies involving pre and

post cleaning programs, sanitation, vacuum sample testing and

special studies as required

- Schedule testing on a weekly basis, create environmental team

schedule

- Involved in training contract employees and new permanent

employees

- Participate in 5S and GMP/GLP events to improve knowledge,

efficiency, and

safety in the laboratory

- Participate in yearly FDA audits of the quality system

- Create equipment SOP and update daily forms, restructure

storage systems

- Communicate with management as related to microbiology testing

- Developed means to decrease overall test time by researching the

use of different media, all while maintaining the integrity of

the assay performed

- Perform validation on new equipment and methods

- Conduct detailed temperature mapping study for all incubators

used in the lab

- With guidance of the HACCP director, researched and implemented

both UV and anti-microbial flooring systems at various locations

within the labs and production areas

- Received multiple On the Spot Awards for performing above and

beyond the companies routine standard business practices

Access Business Group Part of the Alticor family of

companies

(Contracted through Manpower Professionals) offering product development,

sourcing,

Ada, MI manufacturing, printing, packaging,

and

2006 - 2007 distribution in the nutrition,

personal care,

home care and beauty

industries.

. Microbiology Laboratory Technician responsible for performing

testing on finished products, raw materials and environmental

assays.

- Total plate count, mold and yeast, salmonella, E. coli, and

organism identification

- Prepare detailed test results as well as records of raw

materials used and procedures followed while preparing media and

micro-organisms

- Participate in 5S and Lean events to improve efficiency,

organization, quality and

safety in the laboratory

- Maintain the equipment used in the laboratory

- Assist all laboratory personnel with daily product validation

and testing as required

- Make agars and other medias used for daily testing, became

proficient using autoclaves

Pridgeon and Clay Inc. Worldwide manufacturer and supplier of stamped

and fine

Grand Rapids, MI blanked components for the automotive

industry.

2001 - 2006

. Calibration Manager responsible for calibration and repair of over

1,800 hand tools and machines.

- Developed and maintained calibration system

- Supervised staff on multiple production shifts in Grand Rapids,

MI and Franklin, IN facilities

- Actively pursued means to reduce costs of equipment and services

while maintaining integrity within the Metrology Laboratory

- Consolidated vendors and their services to reduce costs by

$5,000 per year

- Reduced outsourcing of tools for calibration/repair saving

$3,000 per year

- Initiated a means to have fixturing built in-house saving

$37,000 total

- Participated in ISO-9000/TS-16949 audits and completed

corrective actions required as a result of those audits

- Wrote new and edited existing standard operating procedures for

calibrating and maintaining tools

- Performed variable and attribute Gage R&R's

- Implemented a paperless system to maintain calibration records

- Worked with engineers to research and acquire new equipment

unique to the industry

. Laboratory Technician responsible for support testing for

production, R&D, as well as outside customers.

- Tensile testing of materials generating ultimate strength, yield

strength, percent elongation values, and hardness testing

- Wrote reports for internal and external customers

- Interacted with outside customers to determine testing

requirements and communicate test results

- Quoted testing services to outside customers

- Support R&D projects

Excellence Manufacturing, Inc. Tier 2 supplier of interior hardware

mechanisms to the OE

Grand Rapids, MI Automotive industry. Full service supplier

including design,

1998 - 2001 development, testing and assembly of

mechanisms.

. Laboratory Manager of QS-9000 certified, A2LA accredited test and

development lab.

- Setup and completed testing for simulated FMVSS 207/210 and 202

tests

- Ran and maintained three ram pull tester for simulated

207/210 testing on automotive power seat tracks

- Designed and built test rig for simulated 202 testing on

automotive headrest mechanisms

- Performed testing using environmental chamber, sound level

testing, salt spray testing, durability cycle machines, and dust

chamber

- Responsible for maintaining A2LA accreditation status of the lab

including bi-annual third party audits and responsible for 8D or

other corrective actions as required.

- Responsible for quoting and performing testing for outside

customers

- Maintained calibration of laboratory equipment and hand tools

throughout the facility

- Wrote laboratory, calibration, and test procedures

- Performed Gage R&R's and uncertainty studies on lab equipment

- Performed studies on destructive and non-destructive test

equipment for QS-9000 and A2LA accreditation

- Per A2LA standards maintained uncertainty budgets for

dimensional inspection equipment

- Responsible for developing and setting up tests for new

development programs

- Developed and wrote repair procedures for laboratory equipment

- Designed and fabricated unique testing fixtures requiring

proficiency in welding, machining, and coordination with the

maintenance department.

- Assisted in manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance tasks

- Supervised GMI/Kettering University students working in test lab

- Maintained in-process and end of line testing equipment to

verify quality of product before shipping to customer.

- Maintained appropriate revisions of internal and external test

lab procedures

- Created and maintained proper work instruction aids for assembly

lines

EDUCATION:

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI

1987-1990/1993-1995

. Received Bachelor of Science in Biology

RELATED SKILLS:

LIMS Software Ribo Printer Microsoft

PowerPoint

Vitek Gram Stain Engage Calibration

Software

Vidas Microsoft Excel MeasureMax

API Strips Microsoft Word

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