Diedra C. Clark

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Bartlett, TN 38133

Phone: 901-***-**** Email: aczj13@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

I’m currently a Quality Control Technician for a high volume adhesives manufacturing company and I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry with a minor with Biology. While working as a technician, I have gained experience working independently or as a team member. I am detailed oriented with a high degree of accuracy and I work well under pressure of deadlines with no constant supervision. I am capable of identifying issues and I am able to solve them on my own. I have almost two years of experience entering data into SAP database. I have experience performing test using aseptic techniques and working in a cGMP environment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Henkel, MEMPHIS, TN June 2015- Present

QC Technician

Generate a success rate of 100% quality checks during an eight-hour shift while ensuring the proper viscosity and moisture checks are met.

oProvide routine analytical testing with the Quality Control department to monitor manufacturing processes on in-process and finished goods in a cGMP regulated environment

oEnsure all data is generated in a timely and complaint manner using SAP

oPerform moisture test on Ohaus moisture analyzer and viscosity test on Brookfield viscometer

oResponsible for the coordination of all the data and analysis of data for the quality control department

Bayer Crop Science Center c/o Adecco, Memphis, TN March 2015- June 2015

Research Assistant

Detected unseen deficiencies and confirm visual symptoms of deficiencies

oPlanted genetically modified cotton seeds and tested mature plants for nutrient status, proteins, and DNA profile

oGreenhouses: cleaning, DNA sampling, filling pots with soil, and disposal of plants

PharMEDium c/o Adecco Medical and Science, Memphis, TN July 2014- November 2014

QC Technician

Provided accurate testing results to approve products under FDA guidelines for consumer usage.

oConducted qualitative and quantitative analysis of the pharmaceutical compounds (end products)

oPrepared and ensured appropriate solutions and standards were prepared daily

oMaintained the daily cleanliness and supply inventory of the lab

oSet up, operated, and troubleshoot HPLC and UPLC; Calibrated and operated other equipment

oFollowed SOP and Supported in all regulatory inspections: FDA, DEA, Board of Pharmacy, and Internal Audits

oLearned the proper technique for gowning in a clean room/sterile environment

Blues city Brewery, Memphis, TN February 2013- December 2013

QC Technician

oConducted routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials and finished products and release orders on laboratory computer

oPerformed moisture testing on Karl Fisher, color test on UV-1201 spectrophotometer, total acidity on 785 DMP Tritrino

American Yeast c/o Aerotek, Memphis, TN February 2012- December 2012

QC Technician

oConducted routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples and finished goods and release final product to production area

oInterpreted test results and compared them to established specifications and control limits in order to make recommendations on appropriateness of data for release

oPerformed visual inspections of finished products

oCompiled laboratory test data and performed appropriate analyses for determination of pH, color, protein and phosphate content, hardness, microbial contamination

KIK Custom Products, Memphis, TN November 2007-May 2009

QA Microbiological Technician

oPerformed routine and non-routine environmental monitoring of compounding tanks and production line equipment including air quality and surface swabbing in a GMP regulated environment

oConducted microbial testing of raw materials, finished products and bulk batches

oPerformed aseptic techniques when preparing samples under laminar flow hood

oEnsured complete documentation of laboratory notebooks while adhering to standard operating procedures and good laboratory documentation practices

oParticipated in investigations for OOS test results

oMaintained laboratory supplies and prepared media and reagents inventory

oPerformed microbial identification of isolates via gram staining and use of a microscope

EDUCATION AND SKILLS

Education

University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN, Bachelor of Arts (Chemistry), minor in biology, December 2005

Skills

Microsoft Office, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, General web skills

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