Quality Assurance Management
Resume:
Justin R Bennett M.S. *** County RD ** ( Rosharon, TX
77583
home: 281-***-**** ( cell:
abl4l6@r.postjobfree.com
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CAREER PROFILE
Results-focused, quality-driven professional with experience in
environmental health and safety, regulatory and compliance positions,
demonstrating consistent achievement of objectives, strong records
management and service skills, and dedication to organizational goals.
Advanced relationship development abilities, with track record of efficient
business practices for overall group performance.
Core Knowledge & Skill Areas:
Database Management 24 Hour HAZWOPER Records Management
and Design Expertise
Microsoft Office Suite Respiratory Protection Procurement expertise
Program
EHS Training Programs Team Training & Mentoring Emergency Response
EHS Compliance violation ISO17025 & 9001 Standards Asbestos Program Manager
reduction
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
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University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 2007-Present
Biological and Chemical Safety Specialist
Oversee all aspects of the Biological and Chemical Safety Program for the
University's Environmental Health and Safety Department. Selected
Accomplishments:
o Designs and maintains database, and build reports for the Department of
Homeland Security Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standard (CFATS).
o Designs and maintains database for the reporting of flammable and liquid
gas survey for the State Fire Marshall audit.
o Responsible for the design and implementation of the Industrial Hygiene
database to be utilized by the Environmental Health and Safety
Department.
o Prepares standard operating procedures for industrial hygiene
instrumentation in accordance with ISO formatting.
o Responds to campus incident reports, including mold and indoor air
quality investigations, noise and odor complaints, water and fire damage
incidents, occupational injury/ illness exposures, heating, ventilation
and air conditioning system failure complaints, biological and chemical
spills, and chemical fume hood failures.
o Conducts laboratory and life safety audits and reports findings on
academic research and clinical laboratories ensuring compliance with
University policies and procedures.
o Responsible for the design and implementation of a training program for
emergency room health care providers patient chemical decontamination.
JUSTIN R BENNETT
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...Professional Experience Continued...
EASI/ NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX 08/2004-08/2007
Scientist II
Responsible for the evaluation and identification of critical environmental
microbiology samples directly related to NASA's space shuttle program and
the International Space Station. Responsible for ensuring the microbial
cleanliness of the astronaunt quarantined living quarters, flight hardware,
and modules flown in space shuttles. Maintained a personal rapport and win-
win relationship with vendor and clients. Selected Accomplishments:
o Supported International Space Station, shuttle, and crew quarters
environmental microbiology monitoring which included bacterial analysis
for air, water, and surface samples.
o Identified bacterial and fungal strains proficiently using the BioMerieux
Vitek, and/or Applied Biosystems 310 16S rDNA identification systems for
various NASA Clients.
o Analyzed and identified clinical microbiology specimens for NASA
astronauts, employees, and their dependents.
o Developed and administered the Laboratory Information Management System
(LIMS) and accompanying quality control and assurance manuals for the
Environmental Microbiology Laboratory.
o Oversaw and performed Quality Assurance Management Reviews, Internal
Quality Assurance Audits, and safety walk- throughs.
o Oversaw laboratory accreditation process for the Environmental
Microbiology Laboratory Accreditation Program governed by the American
Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA).
o Contributed to the successful completion and passing of five bacterial
and fungal Environmental Microbiology Laboratory Accreditation Program
(EMLAP) proficiency test rounds through AIHA.
o Performed long term monitoring for indoor microbial ecology of the
Astronaut quarantined living quarters.
o Responsible for the maintenance and requisition of MSDSs utilized in the
laboratory.
o Prepared requisitions, market surveys and vendor interviews for equipment
and software utilized in the laboratory in accordance with NASA
requirements.
o Trained NASA astronaut candidates on the operation and analysis of all
microbiology kits and reagents.
o Collected and analyzed pre-flight hardware samples and prepared bacterial
and fungal media for use on the International Space Station.
JUSTIN R BENNETT
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...Professional Experience Continued...
United States Navy, San Diego, CA 07/1999-08/2004
Hospital Corpsman Petty Officer Third Class
Responsible for the health of United States Marine Corps enlisted members
and commisioned officers, and their dependents. Efficiently performed
clinical laboratory analysis for over 20,000 Marine recruits per year.
Selected Accomplishments:
o Responsible for patient care, CPR certified, phlebotomy, result entry,
ordering lab test, clinical chemistry, hematology, urinalysis,
microbiology, serology, immunology, blood banking and transfusions
services.
o Responsible for G6PD and sickle cell screening, confirmatory, and other
testing for the entire Navy Region Southwest, handling in excess of
30,000 specimens per year.
o Biohazard and infectious waste handler.
o Preceptor for over 50 medical laboratory technician students, resulting
in a 100% graduation rate from the Naval School of Health Sciences.
o Developed system that expedited lab test result entry into medical files,
substantially decreasing data entry time.
o Trained new hospital corpsmen and civilian medical assistants in basic
laboratory and phlebotomy procedures, and how to properly handle and
dispose of bio-hazardous infectious waste, logging more than 100 hours of
training time.
o Successfully passed all College of American Pathologist Surveys from
August 2001 to 2004; areas of testing included clinical chemistry,
hematology, urinalysis, serology, microbiology.
o Contributed to the passing of the College Of American Pathologist
Inspection, leading to a fully accredited laboratory status.
o In coordination with the Naval Health Research Center, assisted in the
sampling and testing for Streptococcus pyogenes, pneumonia and Bordetella
pertussis, helping to identify prevalent strains and antibiotic
resistance. Results assisted in the proper treatment of more than 20,000
Marine Corps recruits per year.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, AL 02/2007-
Master of Science Occupational Health and Safety/ 02/2009
Environmental Management
Tourou University International, Cypress, CA 01/2004-
124 Credit Hours, Baccalaureate in Health Sciences, 03/2005
Medical Laboratory Program
Cum Laude
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