Quality Assurance Control
Resume:
Elizabeth Marie Stevens
*** ******** ***., **********, ** 29605
**************@*****.***
Education
Masters of Environmental Science
Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Completion Dec. 2009
Bachelor of Science Degree- Biology
Minor- Chemistry
Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC
Experience
Quality Assurance Microbiologist, Bausch & Lomb, Greenville, SC
June 2009-August 2009 (3 month contract)
Assisted in control of microorganisms pertaining to environmental monitoring,
employee monitoring, and product quality control
Used aseptic techniques for isolation and gram staining of bacterial samples for
Vitek identification
Maintained quality control and quality assurance documentation
Preformed Vitek 2 validation
Vitek and Vitek 2 certification
Analyst, South East Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, Greenville, SC
Dec 2005- July 2009
Used microbiology and mycology microscopy techniques to access fungal spore
and asbestos fiber identification.
Examined various sample types (e.g. air, tape, wipe, dust, and bulk samples) for
potential mold spore and asbestos fiber content.
Responsible for detailed and accurate record keeping while adhering to approved
AIHA procedures and policies.
Responsible for creating and maintaining required AIHA laborat ory
accreditations, as well as Quality Assurance Standards for the laboratory.
Provided training to appropriate individuals or groups.
Maintained professional client/analyst relationship by ensuring timely analysis of
samples and prompt notification regard ing any testing issues or atypical results.
Laboratory Instructor, Biology Department, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
August 2008- May 2009
Prepared quizzes, lesson materials, and additional demonstrations directed
towards undergraduate laboratories in freshman biology for majors and non-
majors.
Maintained general record keeping for course.
Provided support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to
enable full comprehension of material.
Operating Partner, Aquarium Oddities, Mauldin, SC
August 2003-Oct 2006
In depth understanding of optimal water conditions with ability to relay
information and husbandry to customers/clients.
Performed routine maintenance of in-house seawater systems, including ozone,
protein fractionators, calcium reactors, and ultraviolet sterilizers.
Fulfilled a wide variety of activities in support of the water quality effort,
including routine collection and analysis, maintaining water quality sensors, and
maintaining computer databases.
Created and conducted aquatic educational displays for Greenville Children’s and
Shriners Hospitals.
Research Internship
Conducted research involving the electrophysiological activity of the opercular
epithelium of Fundulis heterclitus.
Laboratory related course work includes : Microbiology, Environmental
Microbiology, Environmental Chemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry,
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, Organic Chemistry, Soil Chemistry, Plant Pathology,
Analytical Techniques, Mycology, and Marine Science
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