Laboratory supervision, quality management, biosecurity

Bronwyn Kelly

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PROFILE

A quality and detail oriented environmental microbiology laboratory supervisor. Expertise

maintaining and executing complex analytical procedures, with a dedication to meeting or

exceeding all regulatory and QC requirements. Proven track record of meeting project objectives

in a timely fashion. Passion for continual improvement, accountability, and fostering strong

relationships within team environments. Superior problem solver with highly developed

communication skills. Exceptional understanding of data analysis/management and laboratory

proficiency within ISO environments.

EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE

• 13+ years working within increasingly regulated laboratory environments

• 5+ years supervising 4-7 technical staff

• Graduated with Honours from an Honours Bachelor of Environmental Science at the

University of Guelph

• Trained in Biosafety, Biosecurity, Waste Management, Pathogen Risk Assessment,

and Containment Level 2 Operational Practices through the Public Health Agency of

Canada

• Accomplished in quality data analysis and management

• Proficient with regulatory requirements and auditing to multiple standards via several

inspection bodies (CALA, MOE, ISO)

• Experience developing and validating new analytical techniques,

• Ensured contiguous proficiency of laboratory and staff, resulting in maintenance of

the following:

- licence for drinking water analysis

- compliance letter for pathogen storage

- additional accreditation appendices (ISO17025)

• 10+ years certification in First Aid/CPR

• Demonstrated commitment to continual improvement and ongoing education, both

technical and communication skills

CAREER EXPERIENCE

GROUP LEADER 2009 - Present

SGS CANADA INC., London, Ontario

Environmental Services - Microbiology

• Supervise technical staff - 4 to 7 employees, including training, annual reviews,

conflict resolution, etc.

• Experience as Facility Manager - maternity leave coverage

• Responsible for all data analysis and approval - >1000 samples/week

• Signatory for facility compliance to Canadian Biosafety Standards and Guidelines

• Initiate training of, and maintain training records for, all new technical staff

• Develop training program for technical staff

• Ensure contiguous proficiency of both the laboratory and the technical staff, ensuring

all drinking water testing license requirements set by the MOE are met

• Validate and successfully gain accreditation for new analytical methods

• Successfully manage transition to self-sustaining microbiological media supply

• Primarily responsible for all after-hours communication with clients, resolving any

needs for sample receipt and coordinating emergency processing

• Maintain and review laboratory inventory, develop and maintain supplier

relationships

• Create, review, and update SOPs, analytical methods, communication memos, and

training documents

ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY ANALYST 2006 – 2009

REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF HALTON, Burlington, Ontario

Halton Regional Lab – Waste Water Section

• Developed and validated new analytical techniques to improve laboratory analytical

ability

• Performed a wide variety of analyses on water, waste water, and industrial waste

samples, including metals analysis by ICP-OES, nitrogen determinations, BOD and

cBOD, phosphorus analyses, TSS, TS, alkalinity, pH, conductivity and chloride

• Created methodology for uncertainty determination for Biosolids appendices of CALA

accreditation resulting in successfully meeting accreditation requirements

• Resolved problems related to complex instrumentation and software such as isolating,

identifying and eliminating contaminants.

LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST 2001-2006

BACARDI CANADA INC., Brampton, Ontario

• Developed testing protocols for the on-site waste water treatment facility and liaised

with the local municipality on the development of an effluent compliance program

• Collaborated as a member of the Environmental Management Committee for ISO

14001, participating in all aspects of development, implementation, and certification

for said standard.

• Conducted daily chemical and microbiological analysis on samples at all stages of

production (ingredients to finished product) adhering to the highest quality standard

• Trained 5+ team members on all aspects of lab work and procedures

• Created methodologies for new instruments

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN 2000-2001

SGS LAKEFIELD RESEARCH, Lakefield, Ontario

• Prepared samples for x-ray analysis in accordance with the Quality Management

System

• Participated in company activities such as Get Active

COMPUTER SKILLS

Highly proficient with the following software:

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Online LIMS

• Citrix platform

• Oracle/Boss/iProcurement

EDUCATION

Honours Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, 2000 (B.Sc.(Env)) (with Honours)

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH, Guelph, Ontario

Major in Earth and Atmospheric Science

Area of Emphasis in Landscape Ecology

• Many multidisciplinary courses and training in data analysis, presentation skills, report

writing, and problem solving offer a diverse and dynamic skill set

Ongoing Professional Development:

Laboratory Project Management – CALA (2014)

Standard First Aid/CPR A + AED – St John Ambulance (2014)

Containment Level II Operational Practices, Pathogen Risk Assessment, etc. - PHAC (2014)

Resolving Conflict - SGS (2013)

Dealing with Difficult Conversations - SGS (2013)

Defensive Driving - SGS (2013)

Principles of Laboratory Biosafety, Biosecurity, Medical Waste Management - PHAC (2011-2013)

First Aid/CPR - St. John Ambulance (2009, 2011)

Transportation of Dangerous Goods - OSG (2009, 2012)

Health, Safety, and the Law - IAPA (2010)

Introduction to Project Management – Bay 3000 (2008)

Water Quality Analyst Training Program – Ontario Good Roads Association (2008)

Inorganics Analysis Course – Perkin Elmer (2008)

Emergency Training Standard First Aid and CPR Heartsaver – Link to Life Seminars Inc (2007)

Trace Element Analysis Seminar – Thermo Fisher Scientific (2007)

2-Day Laboratory Safety Short Course – Laboratory Safety Institute (2006)

St. John’s Ambulance Standard First Aid and Heartsaver – St. John’s Ambulance (2003, 2005)

Agilent LC and GC Seminar – Agilent (2004)

How to Become a Better Communicator – Skill Path Seminars (2004)

National Coaching Certification Program, Level 1 Theory – Humber College (2004)

Emergency Spill Response Training – Hot Zone Training Consultants Inc.(2003)

ISO 14001:1996 Internal Auditor Training – ISO Support Group Inc. (2002)

References available upon request.

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