Food Safety Chemical
Resume:
Derek Hawthorne
Indianapolis, IN
adgwqq@r.postjobfree.com
Over 27 years experience in chemical, biological and physical laboratory testing, with superior quantitative and qualitative analyses abilities.
Execution of laboratory tests in compliance with project objectives, prescribed standards, policies and procedures, regulatory agency guidelines, and OSHA requirements.
Customized laboratory set up, calibration and maintenance with leading edge instrumentation and equipment
Quality control of data correlation with skilled interpretation and analysis.
Applied principles of logic or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems by dealing with non-verbal symbolism (formulae, scientific equations and graphs) in more difficult phases, along with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
LIMS and IC (ion chromatography: Anions and Cations).
OSHA Safety Training Certification (40-hour).
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Quality Lab Technician
SpaceKraft/International Paper - Indianapolis, IN
June 2012 to August 2019
• Oversight of food safety as directed by HACCP and SQF 8 code for food packaging manufacturers.
• Implementation of continuous improvement activities utilizing product and process data including the development of facilitation teams.
• Qualitative analysis of production to generate efficient and effective manufacturing.
• Adherence to US FDA, Dairy, SQF, HACCP and other agreed upon product safety requirements.
• Inspect and validate incoming raw material to meet proper requirements.
• Communication and management of quality processes including technical writing, software application and reports.
• Review and approve Batch Records and Standard Operating Procedures
• Streamlined organization of scrap control for optimal packaging.
• Ensure support of corrugated IBC manufacturing including maintaining logs, record databases, quality analysis, lab testing, problem solving and special projects. Laboratory Technician I - lll
Veolia Water Indianapolis, LLC - Indianapolis, IN
September 1992 to December 2010
Lab Technician III
Veolia Water Indianapolis, LLC
2006 to 2010
• Accompanied a variety of complex chemical, biological, and physical tests required for research, development or quality control. Compiled data for reports. Assisted in special studies in the laboratory and in the field.
• Collected water samples in the field as assigned and performs tests such as turbidity, alkalinity, pH and residual chlorine. Performed complex quantitative and qualitative analyses to determine chemical and physical properties of experimental and developmental materials.
• Analysis of trace contaminant using laboratory instrumentation. Performed investigative analysis such as break point determinations.
• Produced chemical solutions used in performing water analysis following standardized formulas or experimental procedures. Assisted in maintaining an inventory of chemical stores. Collected and logged all Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) documents for chemical stores.
• Recommended Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for new methods. Informed Laboratory Supervisory immediately of any personnel, equipment, instrument and material problems and SOP or methodology deviations. Responded to and documents any necessary corrective action.
• Administered corrective action to customer inquiries by performing wet chemistry analysis and comprehensive reports.
Construction Supervisor
Veolia Water Indianapolis, LLC
2004 to 2005
• Executed special assignments while collaborating with Engineering Department in spearheading water main/facility construction projects in compliance with safety, policy and procedural guidelines.
• Applied scientific expertise and strong research/analysis skills toward providing recommendations on developing and relocating water main facilities/services.
• Demonstrated dynamic leadership and project administration skills in coordinating and supervising subcontractors, training personnel, determining materials/parts needs, containing costs, and facilitating customer relations.
Lab Technician I and II (1992-2004)
• Conducted chemical, biological and physical tests of water samples for turbidity, alkalinity, pH, residual chlorine, trace contaminant, and investigative analyses.
• Operated laboratory apparatus and equipment to prepare chemical solutions while maintaining proper care and calibration schedule.
• Interpreted and prepared complex reports, records and charts for company dissemination.
• Executed consultation with customers to address water quality issue inquiries proactively.
• Orchestrated management of chemical inventory to achieve optimal stock levels. Education
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
University of Louisville - Louisville, KY
Skills
• Analysis Skills
• Chromatography
• High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
• Laboratory Experience
• Manufacturing
• Qualitative Analysis
• Research & Development
• Microbiology
• Calibration
• Spectroscopy
Links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-hawthorne-ba20a4a
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