Quality Control Customer Service

Sommar Cheynee` Nettles

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Bowie, MD 20720

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Cell: 240-***-****

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EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Food Science and Technology, July 2005

& Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA

RELEVANT SKILLS

Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Access,

Publisher, Adobe Photoshop, Access, QPST, HTML, Web Development, Genesis

R&D software, Reqlogic, Softmax GXP, Guava software

Laboratory Skills: Aseptic technique, Gram Staining, Aerobic Plate

Counts, Pour Plates, Settling Plates, Serial Dilutions, Coliform

enumeration, Direct Microscopic Count, Titration, Plate Streaks, Colony

Isolation, Bacterial identifications, ELISA(P-lab), PCR (BAX system),

API strips, BIOLOG Identification system, A280 protein concentration,

SDS-Page, LAL, Guava cell count, tissue and cell culture, flow

cytometry, FACS, TNFR-1,Growth promotion, Bioburden, TOC

RELATED Scientist,

EXPERIENCE ABN / Columbia, MD

November 2009-Present

Conducts basic research and development of food ingredients/supplements

Performs a variety of laboratory tests and assays

Tests new production methods

Develops specific processing methods in laboratory pilot plant

Applies scientific and engineering principles in research, development,

production technology, quality control, and processing

Process Development Research Associate,

Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. / Columbia, MD

September 2008-November 2009

Assists with the research and development of stem cell products

Develops and improves stem cell manufacturing process

Performs cell and tissue culture

Handles human bodily fluids and tissues such as blood, bone marrow,

placenta, fat and skin

Updates, revises and create SOPs, research reports, protocols and batch

records

Followed cGMP documentation GTP, and GLP requirements

QC Analyst Microbiologist, (Contract Position)

Intercell USA. / Gaithersburg, MD

January 2008-September 2008

Routine analysis of finished products and in-process materials using

microbiological and biochemical methods

Performed microbial identification using Biolog System

Performed quality control microbiological media quarantine and release

testing

Pilot Plant Environmental monitoring, Sampling, and testing

Maintained accurate laboratory notebooks and records

Followed cGMP documentation and GLP requirements

Quality Control Laboratory and Product Coordinator / Food Scientist,

Phillips Foods Inc. / Baltimore, MD

September 2006-January 2008

Developed and assisted with various quality systems and programs

including pathogenic environmental monitoring program

Ensured and analyzed quality of all raw materials and finished products

Updated, revised, and created SOPs

Provided technical support to customer service, marketing, and product

development

Sensory

Limited Microbiological Assays

Food Microbiologist, Strasburger and Siegel INC./ Hanover, MD,

January 2006-September 2006

Tested various food products for pathogenic and spoilage bacteria.

Analyzed an assortment of food products for yeasts and molds.

Assisted with shelf life and temperature abuse studies

Analyzed poultry products for antibiotics

Handled pathogenic bacteria including Listeria, Salmonella, and E. Coli

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ACTIVITIES Phillips Foods Inc. Presidents Club Recipient / Summer 2007

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RECOGNITION

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