Quality Assurance

Erin Chaney

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Atlanta, GA 30314

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am an experienced lab technician who has gained knowledge through various scientific roles

and environments such as manufacturing, research, and educational settings. I have mastered

product, ATP, and microbial testing, auditing, proper documentation, aseptic techniques, and

acquired advanced analytical skills. Each of these experiences have allowed me to recognize

important factors through analysis and having an eye for details while also implementing

GMP and laboratory safety protocols such as FDA and OSHA standards.

Areas of Expertise/Core Competencies

I am an expert at multitasking, time management, organization, adapting to changing environments,

and finding key factors to resolve issues. I am highly skilled at data analysis, observation, oral and

written communication, and Microsoft Office Suite.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CSM Bakeries (Temporary Assignment Contracted through Randstad, Tucker, GA)

Quality Control Technician 01/13 –

present

Investigate product hold notices and customer complaints to determine the proper disposition, root

cause and corrective action to prevent reoccurrence. Reinforce GMP practices and identify safety

hazards, including food safety, through a Daily Operational Walkthrough to monitor and note the

appropriate corrective actions for the observed findings. Perform testing on raw materials, work-in-

process, and finished food products to ensure products meet specifications and quality standards.

Conduct floor audits to verify the manufacturing process from the mixing stage to the finished

product by verifying ingredients, proper metal detector system for HACCP, food temperatures, and

varies product information. Submit micro samples for testing. Validate Allergen Control and

effective cleanliness by doing ATP testing and analysis after allergen wash to ensure lack of

contamination and for adequate production line approval

Achievements

• Write SOPs for hold for corrections to ensure the proper method is used to amend a product

so it meets the quality standard

• Manage documentation logs such as metal detection, calibration, and hold logs to ensure

proper notations are being recorded

• Ensure the proper usage of raw materials and ingredients is taking place to prevent

discarding expired materials

• Increase the employer’s chance of a gain in profit by conducting weekly aged inventory

reports to notify the proper authorities what items need to sold within 30 days to prevent a

loss in profit

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Prevent the disposal of product that doesn’t meet the quality specifications by conducting a

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rework schedule

Nypro Packaging Georgia (Atlanta, GA)

Quality Technician 11/11 –

09/12

In charge of the shift start-up for 4 assembly lines and implemented the corrective action for

damages on 100+ plastic parts inspected hourly. Inspected work in-progress parts and conduct

laboratory testing such as dimensions and force tests on finished products using SOP’s and work

instructions. Verify quality before and after assembly in order to identify and stop any problems and

prevent high waste cost. Recorded data and findings in quality system.

Achievements

• Revise and design quality procedures - play a role in Coca Cola’s new Freestyle Project

• Changed the safety culture of the plant by implementing near miss program and correcting

over 70 near misses, the most near miss incidents – exceeding the goal set for each

employee and reinforcing GMP and OSHA guidelines

Coca-Cola Syrup Plant (Temporary Assignment through Metasys Technologies Inc., Atlanta,

GA)

Lab Technician 06/11 –

09/11

Recorded and analyzed data from syrup samples preventing products out of compliance from

distribution using instrumental & wet chemical methods including: density meter, auto-titrator, pH

testing, ColorQuest, Genesys 2, HPLC, and SAP. Conducted raw material testing, data entry in

quality system, and laboratory maintenance.

Achievement

• Adjusted batches according to interpretation of results to ensure product complied with

quality standards

Golden State Foods (Contracted through Alpha Scientific, Conyers, GA)

Quality Assurance Lab Technician 08/10 –

11/10

Conducted and analyzed food product testing on raw materials, work-in-process, and finished

products using the following laboratory skills: titration, viscosity, pH testing, moisture, density, data

entry and GMP. Performed audits to verify stages of production met quality standards. Varied

cleanliness by pre-operational line inspections.

Achievements

• Advised production team on methods to improve quality

• Calibrated and maintained testing equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability

Undergraduate Research (Spelman College, Atlanta, GA)

Research Scientist 01/10 -

05/10

Tested the effect of glutamate in glioblastoma cells in the presence of protein SPTLC-1 using cell

culture, isolation, cell splitting, cell counting, gel electrophoresis, transfection, & cell proliferation

assay

Achievements

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Discovered the proliferation capacity of the cells with SPTLC were greater imposing a

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resistance to glutamate.

Constructed report in scientific format of results and data analysis and presented it to 25+

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professor and research experts

Research Experience for Undergraduates Program (University of Georgia, Athens, GA)

Research Scientist 05/09 -

07/09 Independently investigated the polyketide synthases of three species from the

Fusarium genus to study the cause of the toxic it produces using methods such as PCR, DNA

digestion, gel electrophoresis, purification, cloning, and bioinformatics

Achievements

• Discovered the non-PKS primer pair was the best for this investigation and designed new

degenerate primer pairs for the highly conserved regions

• Performed presentation of research findings to 20+ professors

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science in Biology, 2010

Spelman College, Atlanta, Georgia

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