Quality Control Assurance
Resume:
Steven P. Weiland
Burnsville, MN 55337
Phone: 952-***-**** E-mail: phh8ci@r.postjobfree.com
Qualifications:
• Efficient, well-organized scientist with diverse technical skills, regulatory compliance expertise, Quality Control and microbiology laboratory operations management experience
• Solid experience in Technical Service and client support in food and dairy industries
• Outstanding verbal and written presentation skills, with ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals
• Detail and results-oriented, excellent follow up skills, with a focus on quality and ensuring customer satisfaction
• Able to coordinate and direct activities of others and ensure timely, accurate test results are obtained
• Experienced with EPA, PCA, USDA and FDA regulatory agencies, as well as HACCP program implementation
• Successfully completed technical contract and consulting arrangements, focusing on product support and improving quality and efficiencies in various process operations
• Excellent project management skills, with an ability to facilitate problem resolution and focus on cost-effective quality results
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Minneapolis Water Works – Water Quality Laboratory
Laboratory Operations Interim Supervisor– June 2009 – May, 2010 (contract position)
• Supervised staff of 6 laboratory scientists and water microbiologists.
• Directed a new water treatment Quality and Optimization Process evaluation, enhancing future responsiveness to changing demands of water quality compliance issues
• Facilitated an overall evaluation of laboratory testing capabilities and developed plans for future process monitoring evaluations, including cost/benefit analysis of outsourcing specialized testing procedures
• Improved lab Standard Operating Procedure documentation to ensure test method consistency and accuracy
• Implemented significant improvements in laboratory Quality Management documentation systems
• Responsible for preparing monthly Technical Compliance reports, including microbiology water quality safety validation reports, in a time-sensitive manner
Dairy Quality Control, Incorporated
Technical Operations Consultant – (part time) April 2009 – June 2009
• Conducted facilities assessment relating to operations quality and feasibility to achieve ISO 17025 approval
• Identified key Quality Control areas of concern and prepared technical summary to facilitate problem resolution
• Updated dairy testing Standard Operational Procedures and recommended improvements for high- volume chemical and microbiological testing method
• Recommended food safety process testing upgrades in Food Pathogen Testing laboratory
Biothera, Incorporated
Food Additive Research Scientist II - Sept. 2008 – Feb. 2009 (contract position)
• Research and development of functional beta-glucan assays in finished product goods (neutraceutical food/beverage products) using microbiological, biochemical and immunological techniques
• Developed novel analytical extraction technique used for quantitative recovery of a low-level functional food supplement contained in a complex food matrix
• Technical Service support of beta-glucan products, and evaluation of competitor products for market comparisons
CAMAS, Incorporated
Laboratory Operations Manager - 1999 – 2008
• Set up and supervised initial laboratory operations, and established a Quality Control feed production laboratory. Hired and trained 4 scientists in laboratory testing, and assay validation methods.
• Established microbiologic culture protocol for generation of experimental animal vaccines. Cultured and purified a variety of microbes, including aerobic and anaerobic pathogens used for antigen production needs.
• Developed and implemented Quality Control procedures for production of new animal nutritional supplements, including establishing acceptable limits standards for microbiological purity and product potency
• Spearheaded implementation of HACCP program and Production Facility Sanitation Process Control procedures to improve product quality and shelf stability
• Implemented Sanitation procedures and CIP chemical treatment for feed product processing equipment
• Set up and supervised Class 1000 Clean Room facility, prepared procedural documentation and conducted training of personnel in proper clean room operations for finished product production
• Authored technical documents, including Immunoassay Technical Outlines, Standard Operation Procedures, and Outline of Product Production needed for USDA Center for Veterinary Biologics regulatory requirements.
The American Association of Cereal Chemists
International Technical Service Coordinator - 1996 –1999
• Managed daily operations for International “Check Sample” Quality Assurance analytical testing program
• Received in-bound subscriber calls, responding to client needs and completing technical service requests
• Audited and improved Microbiology Check Sample testing program, including enhanced “spike” recoverability of target E.coli and Salmonella cultures
• Prepared client data summary reports using FOXPRO interactive database computer management system
• Expanded and spearheaded improvement of the Analytical Proficiency Testing & Certification Program, adding a significant number of laboratory participants to aid in growth of the Certification Program
Bio-Ergonomics, Incorporated
Laboratory Scientist and Research Consultant - 1994 - 1995
• Hired to help with laboratory start-up for new biotechnology company, performing laboratory work that included developing reagents for a novel human T cell isolation and purification system.
• Assisted in implementing and testing new laboratory equipment required for support of immunologic cell and hematology research and development work
Research and Diagnostic Systems, Inc.
Technical Service Specialist - Biotechnology Division - 1991 - 1994
• Responsible for technical support of all polyclonal and monoclonal antibody products.
• Expanded sales and distribution of antibody products by proactive work in developing new customer leads
• Attended National Trade Shows and provide technical product information to scientists
• Technical support of immunoassays in research laboratory as required, key team-player in trouble-shooting
test methods and suggesting new experimental procedures to end users and new clients
Education
M.A. - Microbiology, awarded with honors, Mankato State University
B.S. - Biology, awarded cum laude, Mankato State University
B.A. - Chemistry, awarded cum laude, Mankato State University
Awards
National Honor Society
Sigma Zeta National Honorary Science Society - Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award
The American Society for Microbiology - National Graduate Student Award
ISO 17025 Quality Program Certification, American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA)
Professional References
Mr. Tony Thompson
Supervisor, Filter Plant Operations
Minneapolis Water Works
Mr. Thomas Janas
President
Dairy Quality Control, Inc.
Dr. Peter Nash
Former President/CEO
Camas, Incorporated
Mr. John Syverud
Director of Business Development
Research and Diagnostic Systems, Inc.
Dr. John Vasilakos
Vice President - Immunology
Biothera, Incorporated
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