GRAZIELLA M. LEGASPI
Los Angeles, CA 90004
***********@*****.***
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Mapua Institute of Technology, Philippines
WORK- RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Feb. 10, 2003 - Jan. 2012 MICHELSON LABORATORIES INC.
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Dairy/Proximate/Metals and
Chemistry Department
April 2010- January 2012
. Experience in 4 different departments.
. Current primary function is to help in any department as needed.
. Perform the following tests: Dairy, Proximate, Metals and Chemistry
Tests.
. Answer inquiries and questions from customers.
. Ensure that all precision instruments are calibrated.
. Participate in USDA, API, and weekly USDFA Milk Check samples.
. Review and close open jobs.
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemistry Department
November 2009 - April 2010
. Operate the spectrophotometer and Leco Analyzer.
. Perform the following tests: TDF,Vit C, Sulfite, Gossipol,Volatile
Oil, FFA, Peroxide Value, Acid Value, Open and Closed Cup
Flashpoint, Smoked Point, Allergen Test, Artificial Color and
Artificial Sweetener for FDA samples..
. Supervise and oversee everyday operations in the department. Answer
inquiries and questions from customers. .
. Ensure that all precision instruments are calibrated.
. Participate in API check samples.
. Review and close open jobs.
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Metal Department
August 2008 - November 2009
. Operate the ICP and Graphite Furnace instrument.
. Test various minerals /minerals in food and water samples.
. Answer inquiries and questions from customers.
. Help develop better analytical methods and procedures to improve
laboratory productivity. Try out and verify new analytical method.
. Ensure that all precision instruments are calibrated.
. Participate in API check samples.
. Review and close open jobs.
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN -
TEAM LEAD
Proximate Department
March 2006 - August 2008
. Provide the customer with accurate and prompt analyses of control
and samples submitted in the department.
. Acting department manager as needed.
. Answer inquiries and questions from customers.
. Help develop better analytical methods and procedures to improve
laboratory productivity. Try out and verify new analytical methods.
. Performs various analyses on samples such as: fat soxhlet,
moisture, ash, protein, calories, salt, insoluble impurities, ph,
TBA, brix, titratable acidity, refractive index, density,
ammoniacal nitrogen, added phosphate, particle size, species,
anisidine value, khjeldahl, unsaponifiable matter.
. Ensures that all precision instruments and glassware are accurately
operated and calibrated. Operated instruments such as; ph meter,
spectrophotometer, Leco-protein analyzer, khjeldahl, specie
analyzer.
. Participate in USDA and API check samples.
. Help maintain a safe and healthy working condition in the
laboratory. Participate in safety program of the company.
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN - SUPERVISOR
Dairy Department
February 2003 - March 2006
. License tester for Butterfat, Gravimetric Method and IRMA.
. Provide the customer with accurate and prompt analyses of control
and samples submitted in the department.
. Answer inquiries and questions from customers.
. Perform tests on butterfat, total solids, SNF, IRMA, moisture-
vacuum, fat acid hydrolysis, somatic cell count.
. Operate FT-120 IRMA analyzer and Bentley Somatic Count machine.
. Participate in US Dept of Food and Agriculture state weekly check
samples.
. Review and close open-jobs.
Sept. 1992 - May 1997 PROCTER AND GAMBLE, PHIL.
LABORATORY ANALYST
Quality
Assurance/Control Department