KRISTA LYN HAGLUND

Phone: 314-***-**** Email: acpzze@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Supervisor with industry and research background. Experience performing multiple types of assays, in a variety of laboratories.

Experience with QC, QA, GMP, GLP, USP, CFR, ASTM, AASHTO, and DOT. Experience with instrumentation for DNA sequencing,

spectrophotometers, analytical balances, X-Rays, and COSMAs. Computer software experience with Consed, SAS, Microsoft Word,

Microsoft Excel, various email programs. Experience developing and organizing SOP and assays. Extensive experience with animals in

both a veterinary and a research setting. Bachelor of Science Degree with coursework in Biochemistry, Biology, Genetics, Inorganic

Chemistry, Nutrition, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, Physiology, and Zoology.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Buzzi Unicem USA, Festus, MO

Quality Control Laboratory Supervisor July 2013- Present

Supervisor of Quality Control cement testing laboratory. Supervise, train, qualify, evaluate, discipline and scheduling of union

laboratory personnel. Verifying and reporting data, and assuring proper chemistry at all stages of production. Managing and maintaining

all laboratory equipment and supplies, including maintaining relationships with vendors and technical experts. Maintaining AASHTO

and ASTM compliance. Member of ASTM, working with cement, lime and gypsum. Attended the Cement Chemists’ Society

Microscopy Conference in Oct. 2013, obtaining a certification of completion. Sept. 2013 Certification of Visible Opacity Reading from

Aeromet Engineering, Inc., qualification to conduct EPA method 9 tests for visible opacity in accordance with the methods established

for such qualifications in 40 CFR Part 60 Appendix A. In May 2014, I saved Buzzi Unicem USA considerable money by keeping a

delivery of bleach from mistakenly going into a grind aid tank. Attended one day course Problem Solving & Decision Making by Roy

Deshazer from AAIMEA. Completed Cement Kiln Chemistry class and Cement Production Quality Control class (SPC) by Cemnet.

Training to take responsibility for mill certifications of cement for DOT in all states to which Buzzi Festus cement is shipped.

Performing routine safety inspections and reports under MSHA guidelines. Ammonia Injection Awareness training.

Obsession Arabians, DeSoto, MO April 2006 – Present

Owner / Manager

Owner and manager of Obsession Arabians, breeding and selling Straight Egyptian Arabian horses.

Responsibilities:

Care of mares, stallion and foals on a daily basis. Purchasing feed, bedding and other items in order to maintain the health and wellbeing

of the horses. Scheduling veterinary services as needed for breeding animals and foals. Decision making regarding all breeding crosses,

purchasing of new horses and sale of horses. Arranging for sale of horses to national and international buyers with agent. Boarding of

outside horses as needed. Maintaining all records and financial statements regarding the business, including profit and loss statements.

Genome Center / Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO Oct.2000 – June 2011

Senior Research Technician

Research Technician performing finishing techniques according to Genbank finishing standards.

Responsibilities:

Evaluation and manipulation of Consed databases in order to assure the consensus standards for what is considered to be finished

sequence are met in all areas for all genomic databases, which are to be submitted to Genbank. Performance of PCR, dye primer

sequencing, and dye terminator sequencing techniques, in order to gather additional data to meet consensus standards. Verification of the

accuracy of finished genomic databases using restriction digests and various computer programs, specifically designed to check accuracy

prior to submission to Genbank. As an experienced member of the research team, I trained many new employees.

Credit in 7 publications, 38 citations from 2004 to 2009.

Monsanto, St. Louis, MO Feb.2000 - Oct. 2000

Research Biologist

Biologist developing and performing assays for the evaluation of the effects of nutraceuticals on hypertension in animal models for the

Pre-Clinical Nutrition team.

Responsibilities:

Performance of assay validation for the efficacy of nutraceuticals, monitoring chronically catheterized rats with a physiograph and data

acquisition software; the validation required the development of methods and familiarization with the physiograph and associated

software. Creation of drafts of SOPs for assay activities. Trained others to perform the research methods that I developed

Assistance with metabolism study, preparation of data collection forms, and assistance with in phase specimen collections.

Representation of the Nutrition sector on the Monsanto Biosafety Committee and representation of the Nutrition Pre-Clinical team on the

Nutrition Health and Safety Committee.

Celsis Laboratory Group, Inc., St. Louis, MO Aug. 1999-Jan. 2000

Biological Analyst (Aug.1999 - Jan. 2000)

Member of the Biology Department analytical team, provided contract laboratory services to clients in pharmaceutical and raw materials

industries, conducted studies under GLP and/or GMP regulations.

Responsibilities:

Performance of assays involving various species, including rats, mice, rabbits, guinea pigs, cats and chickens. Performance of Pyrogen

tests, Toxicity tests, and General Safety tests, according to the appropriate USP or CFR methods. Underwent training to perform

Oxytocin Potency and Depressor tests, using a physiograph to monitor blood pressure. Preparation of client samples for testing.

Preparation of media for the Department of Microbiology. Calibration of equipment.

Monsanto (AgDairy Business), Chesterfield, MO Today’s Staffing (Contract Position) Dec. 1997 - July 1999

Research Biologist

Biologist performing quality control assays in a GMP/GLP environment, for the commercial release and the research and development of

bovine somatotropin. Qualified to perform all aspects of all varieties of bioassays performed by the team. Recognized for contributing

to the preparation and accomplishment of performing in-house pharmacokinetic studies, which saved the business over $60,000 in 1998.

Also, recognized for contributing to the completion of the 1998 year-end go/no go milestone of the Replacement Heifer team, through

data verification.

Responsibilities:

Performance of rat growth assays on bovine somatotropin for both commercial release and research, including weight collection and

injection of rats, and preparation of treatments. Solubilization of powdered bovine somatotropin, including operation of UV/VIS

spectrophotometer. Performance of rat pharmacokinetic assays for bovine somatotropin research and development. Ordering of animals

for the Rat Bioassay team, utilizing the CAPS system. Preparation of computer files for assays. Execution of computer programs

involved with bioassays, including running statistical analysis using SAS. Receipt of bovine somatotropin samples and logging samples

into Newlims computer system. Scheduling of assays for the Rat Bioassay team. Interaction with Monsanto Laboratory Animal

Resources personnel relating to GMP documentation procedures. Experience in performance of bovine somatotropin

radioimmunoassays. Underwent training on the performance of ELISA tests on the Basic Robotic Immunoassay Operator. Safety

training for Radiation and Hazmat.

Animal House Veterinary Hospital, Arnold, MO June 1992 - Dec. 1997

(Part/full time while attending college)

Veterinary Assistant

Member of staff, providing care to patients and education to customers.

Responsibilities:

Assistance with surgical procedures. Care and handling of dogs, cats and other small animals. Preparation of samples in laboratory for

diagnosis and analysis of blood samples on Vet Test equipment. Use of Soft Vet computer program. Training of new employees.

Preparation of vaccination schedules for customers, along with education of customers about health care and safety of pets. Assistance

with examination and treatment of animals.

Horizon Farms, Inc., Barrington, IL (internship) Jan. 1997 - Apr.1997

Internship

Intern working in the breeding division of a premier Thoroughbred breeding and training facility. Provided daily care of mares, foals and

stallions.

Responsibilities:

Assistance with semen collection from stallion and analysis of semen using a UV spectrophotometer. Assistance with artificial

insemination of mares and natural breeding. Assistance with foaling and medication of mares and foals. Assistance with veterinary

exams and treatments of mares and foals.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science-Animal Science; University of Missouri-Columbia, December 1996.

Course work in Biochemistry, Biology, Genetics, Inorganic Chemistry, Nutrition, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, and Zoology.

Volunteered with the University Raptor Rehabilitation Project, caring for birds of prey.

Coursework/Committees

Several Safety Courses at Monsanto, including Radiation and Hazmat.

Served on Several Safety Committees at Monsanto, for both my group and the Nutrition department.

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