Saint Joseph Mo ***** Phone *** *** - 6256
E-mail *******@*****.*** Kimberley Trail
Objective [ To work in a position that will utilize and
enhance my knowledge and skills]
Skills Instrumentation and testing: HPLC, GC, pH meters,
Kjeldahl protein, fiber extraction, ash,
microbiological plating, UV/VIS Spectroscopy, Karl
Fisher Coulometer moisture, conductivity, various
wet chemistry testing, titrations, sieve analysis,
heavy metals, particle size, reagent prep, waste
water, standardizing of volumetric solutions,
calibration and documentation of laboratory
equipment on a daily basis
Computer Experience: Basic office computer
software, word processing, email, filling,
spreadsheets, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel,
Microsoft Access, Internet, Type 45 wpm, Microsoft
Office
Certification: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP),
40 hr HAZWOPER Training, 10 min Scott Elsa, Fire
Extinguisher Training, 3M Full Face APR Respirator,
SCBA Training, CPR and First Aid Training, AED
Training, MoDot Safety Training.
Work experience [ Jan 2009 - Jan 2010 ] [Terra Bioenergy] [St.
Joseph, Mo]
[QC Laboratory Technician]
[Perform analytical testing and sampling at various
points in the process to ensure product is in
specification]
[Monitor use and inventory of laboratory equipment]
[Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory
equipment]
[Prepare reports, analyze data and made
recommendations for adjusting process conditions to
ensure that QA/QC standards are met]
[Maintain safety, health, and environmental
policies and procedures]
[Communicate directly with production department to
ensure effective participation by the process
operators in the implementation of QA/QC polices]
[Problem solving of analytical methods as well as
troubleshooting of equipment]
[Develop and implement Standard Operating
Procedures (SOP's) for the lab and production]
[ Nov 2006 - Jan 2009] [Lifeline Foods] [St.
Joseph, Mo]
[QA/QC Laboratory Technician]
[Perform daily functions of lab including all
laboratory testing, evaluation and analysis of
results, process quality checks and inspections]
[Responsible for documentation and communication of
laboratory findings to production and management]
[Perform daily evaluation and approval of finished
products, process quality checks, basic
microbiological testing]
[Responsible for equipment calibration,
troubleshooting and calculation of dilutions]
[Conduct ingredient inspections, packaging
inspections, inventory control and maintain sample
archives]
[Perform in process quality checks and collect test
samples as needed]
[Assist ethanol operators in testing product and
typing COA's to release shipments]
[General lab clean up to ensure safe work
environment]
[Training of new lab personnel]
[Aug 2003 - Nov 2006] [CIA Labs] [St. Joseph,
Mo]
[QC Laboratory Technician and Assistant Office
Manager]
[Perform quality control analytical testing of USP
grade animal pharmaceuticals, meat for pet food,
cosmetics, and raw materials for customers]
[Perform testing and document in accordance with
FDA regulations]
[Data entry of test results in Microsoft Excel and
MS Word]
[Maintain laboratory records and produce COA's from
the data]
[General lab support including housekeeping,
equipment maintenance, inventory of supplies]
[Create and implement Standard Operating Procedures
for the lab]
[Create purchase orders and place orders for
supplies with various vendors]
[Training of new lab personnel]
[Answering phones, faxing COA's to customers,
making copies, mailing invoices]
[Timecards and payroll]
[Administrative duties as needed]
Education [MWSU] [Saint Joseph, Mo]
[Earned 30 credit hours towards a degree in
Biology, would like to continue my education and
complete my degree in the future]