Ali Shell

Lab Technician

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WORK EXPERIENCE

QA/BRC Coordinator

Groeb Farms Inc. - July 2012 to January 2014

Responsibilities

Testing performed- amylase, moisture, color, pH, sugar profiles, microbiological testing/pathogen testing and

pesticide testing/other adulterants.

Trained all employees annually – HACCP, GMPs, Allergens, Employee Health, Food Security and Sanitation

Practices

Member/Coordinator HACCP team

Conduct internal audits(monthly and quarterly)

Lab Technician

Florida Food Products Inc - November 2007 to May 2011

Develop methods, diagnostics, maintenance and analyzing sample by HPLC

Performed test procedures in accordance with standard operating procedures

Prepared and maintained a variety of laboratory records and spreadsheets on a daily basis

Interfaced with other departments to answer questions and communicate sample status

Conducted support operations for new product development

Microbiological Testing: use of Petri film, MPN and pour plate methods for bacterial identification

Conducted air/water quality assessments and environmental monitoring

Performed all necessary technical support to enable effective laboratory operation

Lab technician/Production clerk

Silver Springs Citrus - January 2005 to February 2007

Microbiological testing

Line inspector (code verification, bottle condition, case condition, etc.)

Maintained and prepared lab chemicals

Compiled reports specific to: consumption of raw materials, line production, and production progress

Maintained inventory spreadsheets specific to materials used, prepared and received

Knowledge of AS400 and AMAPS

Create production schedule specific to customer request in coordination with production capacity and in

compliance with quality control standards

Request or reorder stock as necessary to maintain an effective inventory

Lab Technician

Universal Beverages - July 2004 to January 2005

Product testing (turbidity, color, sodium content, etc.)

Microbiological testing

Responsible for mineral and flavor addition

Preparation of sanitation solutions/sanitation of equipment

HACCP team member

Line inspector (code verification, bottle condition, case condition, etc

Lab Technician

Louis Dreyfus Citrus - January 2003 to July 2004

Responsible for chemical evaluation of products (acid, brix, ascorbic acid levels, color, and oil content)

Plant water consumption and chlorine usage

Evaluation of finished product appearance

Maintained lab chemical supplies

Assist with production development/ formulation and blending specifications

Prepare, ship, and monitor results of sales samples

Collect and ship samples for contract lab testing

Performed other analysis or lead special projects as assigned by management

Data Entry

Lab Technician

Lab Support - October 1999 to January 2002

Responsible for chemical evaluation of products (brix, acid, ascorbic acid levels, calcium content)

Maintained safe concentrations of chemicals used throughout plant

Evaluation of finished product appearance (seal integrity and proper labeling)

Maintained contamination-free zones for raw product ingredients

Calibration of laboratory equipment

Flavor evaluations of beverages and cheese products

Laboratory Assistant

Technical College of the Lowcountry - October 1997 to May 1998

Prepared standard test solutions

Data Entry

Edited written materials for grammar and content

Handled and cared for small animals

Gathered various information upon the request of graduate students

Laboratory Instructor/Teaching Assistant

Technical College of the Lowcountry - June 1997 to 1998

Tutored students in math courses: algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus

Tutored students in science courses: biology, chemistry, and physics

Taught basic laboratory safety and use of equipment

Conducted experiment with students related to their perspective coursework

EDUCATION

Mechanical Engineering

Texas A&M University

1995 to 1998

SKILLS

HPLC, BRC Certificate

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Key Skills:

- Proficient knowledge in conducting analytical tests and experiments

- Highly capable of prioritizing work and multitasking

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Excellent problem solving skills

- Proficient in the use of MS Word and Excel

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