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Crystal Hernandez
***** ******* ** ****** ****** Ca 92553
951-***-**** contact phone
********@*****.***
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Objective
I desire to continue my career in a laboratory environment. If necessary I am willing to
continue my education, so that I am a more qualified employee. I am experienced in both QC and
QA implementation.
Education
California State University San Bernardino, San Bernardino Ca - April 2008 - June 2009
I have completed my Bachelor's degree in Biology, and a certificate in Criminal Justice from
California State University San Bernardino. I have experience performing SDS PAGE, and gel
electrophoresis.
University of California Riverside, Riverside Ca - September 1997 - June 2003
Valley View High School, Moreno Valley Ca - September 1993 - June 1997
Work Experience
Nutrilite via Innovative Scientific Solutions October 2009 - March 2010
19600 6th Street Lakeview Ca, 92567
Supervisor: Puri David
Salary: $16/hr
Duties include : Laboratory/Production/Administrative
Chemistry: Performing Vit C via HPLC, Allergen testing via Verotox method.
Production: Doing physicals for incoming Raw Materials (including particle size, vit c via
titration, taste, color comparison, Protein Analysis via Flash EA, and NIR, NIR ID, pH,
Calibration of balances)
Administrative: Assisting in creating and modifying SOPs, OOS investigations, Historical Data
Work Experience continued
MillerCoors via On Assignment June 2009-October 2009 (Contract Position)
15801 East 1st Street. Irwindale, Ca 91706
Supervisor: Nick Starvos
Salary: $21.00/hr
Duties Include: Laboratory
Microbiology: Preparation and usage of the following media:
UBA, BMB, SMMP(including selective agent) Lysine, Cupric Sulfate (YM+), Fink - Kuhles methylene
blue stain, Crystal Violet, and
Sodium Thiosulfate
I am also experienced in performing the following tests:
Millipore filtration via Gelman Filters, Yeast cell count, Forces, Compressing Yeast, Wild
Yeast Detection, Environmental Waters,Calculation
of waste Yeast, Performing Tests such as chlorine and alkalinity in water, yeast propagation
profiles, monitoring recollection of yeast
for pre and post acid samples, calculating acid factors for yeast treatment, and setting up
sensory for panel tasting for beer taste.
I am also experienced in working in a 5 S lab environment, as well as aseptic technique in
regards to sample collection and test analysis.
Work Experience continued
Dairy Farmers of America May 2006 - January 2008
1138 W. Rincon St. Corona, Ca 92880 951-***-****
Supervisor: Nevis Soler
Salary: 17.55/hr
Duties included: Laboratory
Microbiology: Preparation and usage of the following media and buffer:
SMA, VRB, PDA, EIKEN, M17,DTA, EM, FeS, NA, LETHEEN BROTHM, MPN. Buffers include, Potassium
Phosphate, NaOH(Bristol Meyers method), and Magnesuim Phosphate(Ross Method). Also Milk
Preparation for phage testing. Also experience in using the following petri films from 3M:
Coliform, E. coli, Yeast and mold, and APC. In lab duties are as followed: prepping and plating
on appropriate petri film, plating WPC powder, and whey product with appropriate media. Also
using different methods for WPC powder such as, Ross method for Anaerobic and Aerobic
Thermophilic spore, and and Anaerobic and Aerobic Mesophilic Spore. Also have experience in
using the Bristol Meyers Method when testing Aerobic Thermophilic Spore.I am also responsible,
for daily result interpretation. I count plates daily and log in results in computer and to the
appropriate log book. I also have experience in environmental testing for all production
departments, using the Hydrosponge method.
I am also responsible for preparing samples to be tested in outside labs, and verifying C of As
when they come in.
Chemistry: I have experience with testing the salt, pH and moisture of in process and block
cheese.
Milk intake: I have experience in testing incoming milk for antibiotics, water content and
acidity.
Safety: I am also on the safety committee in charge of implementation of safety regulations
according to OSHA and company policies. Also implementation of GMP, and HACCP.
Work Experience
Adam Nutrition Inc. July 2003 - May 2006
11010 Hopkins St. Ste. B, Mira Loma Ca, 91752 951-***-****
Supervisor: Nora Abanes
Salary:13.43/hr
Duties include: Laboratory
Microbiology: Preparation and usage of the following media
SMA, DRBC, MC, PDA, PIA, LEMB, R2A, LST Broth, BGB Broth, HE/XLD, MCS, BPA
Preparation and testing, of in process, and raw material samples for microbiological organisms.
Performing confirmation tests on the samples that are presumptive positive. Also experience
with using BBL Crystaline Kit, and Gram Staining. Responsible for performing the environmental
testing, on production equipment, by method of Hydrosponge and Petri Film. Environmental
testing also included the care and monitoring of the DI H2O system within the lab and the
coating department.
Stability: Samples for stability were brought to me. I prepare the paperwork for each product
that is to be put into an Accelerated and or Ambient setting. I set each products timeline and
on the pullout date I would distribute each product to the appropriate department for
testing(in house and /or outside lab). When the testing is completed I report to research and
development for any result that is that is below set specifications for reformulation.
Chemistry: Preparation and testing on In Process and raw material products for minerals such as
Ca, Mg, Mn, Zn, K, Fe, and Cu. I also performed test for Vitamin C content and Loss of Drying.
Production: Duties included enforcement of cGMP, auditing of finished batch records, monitoring
of production and cleaning logs, documentation verification, and line clearance for packaging
at the start of a run and at the end of the run.
Other: I have strong leadership skills. In all of my previous jobs I was entrusted to take on
certain responsibilities that involved
important necessity of the company. I was also entrusted to take on more responsibility in my
particular department in
regards to the daily up keep. I am also bilingual. For a time I volunteered at the Riverside
Police Dept, under the supervision of Carlton Fuller
References :
Josephine Obgonna - 909-***-****
Carlton Fuller - 951-***-****
Selena McKay-Davis - 951-***-****
Puri David - 951-***-****
Sue Brensier - 951-***-****