Quality Control Technician

Sarah Watson

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Raleigh, NC 27613 ********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated laboratory technician combining excellent academic credentials with two years of experience

in the scientific collection, testing, analysis and quality control of production samples. Adept in detecting,

diagnosing and contributing to the resolution of flaws and impediments in the production of biological

and chemical products.

EDUCATION

North Carolina State University, Raleigh NC August 2011

B.S. Biochemistry, Minor: Microbiology

SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of GMP requirements

• BSL 2 Experience

• Labware LIMS

• Attention to Detail

• Organization

• Strong Work Ethic

• Ability to Multitask

• Able to work well individually and as part of a team

WORK EXPERIENCE

BioMérieux, Quality Control Analyst, Microbiology – Durham, NC June 2012 – October 2013

• Responsible for performing routine tasks related to the BacT/ALERT product line. Tasks include

new media preparation and qualification, sterility testing, bioburden, environmental monitoring

and water sampling, gram stain and microbial identification, and growth performance testing for

in-process samples, finished product and stability lots.

• Responsible for training new employees on laboratory tests and procedures.

• Designed and implemented a cost-saving retention program for extra BacT/ALERT bottles for use

as training and control lots.

• Worked closely with the research and development department to assist in the investigation of

nonconformities and out of specifications.

Covidien, Quality Control Technician – Raleigh, NC November 2011 – April 2012

• Conducted particle size analysis for acetaminophen in-process samples using the Syntron, Rotap,

and Alpine instruments.

• Prepared acetaminophen precursor samples for testing on UV/Vis, IR, and HPLC.

• Ensured proper documentation of batch analysis sheets and other documents and records.

• Adhered to company procedures and FDA guidelines.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Dr. Daniel Williams, NC Central University September 2013 – Present

• Conducting research on the pathogenesis and antibiotic resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Current projects involve extracting plasmid DNA maintained in E. coli to transform gonococcal

cells and disable genes involved in the maintenance and restructuring of the peptidoglycan layer

of the cell wall.

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