JOHN-SHELBY REEVES
Hattiesburg, MS *****
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Profile
Scientist with significant laboratory experience working in a diverse environment by identifying areas of improvement(s), implementing company policies, standards, and changes in operation/systems that optimize productivity, bottom line, and equipment maintenance and qualification strategies. Skills include, but are not limited to the following:
Regulatory and quality compliance
Computer system validation (CSV) and equipment qualification
GxP, ICH, ISO 9000, TQM, SPC, and FMEA
FDA, EMEA, HPB, EPA, OSSCE, and OSHA regulations
Process auditing procedures and paperwork
Supply chain management (SCM) and cause-effect problem solving
Staff training and supervision
Process and laboratory automation
Project and change control management
Productivity/Process Improvement
Instrumentation: HPLC, Gas Chromatography, Atomic Absorption, ICP, FTIR, UV/Vis. Spectrophotometer, KF, etc.
Business Applications: Excel, PowerPoint, Breeze, Origin, ChemDraw, C++, Java, InfinityOS Proficient, and Oracle JD Edwards
Education
•Bachelor’s Degree, Biochemistry — 2019, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
•Associates Degree — 2013, Hinds Community College, Jackson, MS
Professional Experience
QA Laboratory Technician: Wis-Pak/PepsiCo, Hattiesburg, MS (2019 - Present)
Perform compliance assessments on production line and create risk analysis with contingency plans.
Calibrating, maintaining, and repairing laboratory equipment (HPLC, Density, UV/Vis Spectrophotometer, Titrando, etc).
Supervise and work with line operators to maintain GMP’s and SOP’s.
Perform microbiological and environmental testing to ensure product quality standards.
Monitoring and maintaining of water treatment system.
Manage logistics of receiving and examining of raw materials and chemicals.
Manage and cause-effect problem solve consumer quality issues via InfinityOS complaint monitoring system.
Develop new quality operating procedures and work instructions.
Analysis Lab Technician: Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc., Vicksburg, MS (2017 - 2018)
1.Perform Quality control testing for crude oil and production lines of various oil byproducts.
2.Working with the engineers who monitor the production line to improve efficiency and maintain standards.
3.Examining water samples from recycled water, city water, and filtration tanks in-situ and with outside partners.
4.Calibrating and maintaining daily laboratory equipment.
5.Perform the data acquisition via HPLC, GC, Closed Cup Flashpoint Tester, and Spectrophotometer.
Undergraduate Lab Assistant: University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS (2015-2016)
Growing and processing samples throughout the research program.
Comparing the results of the data acquired from the seeds and leaves of different genetically modified plants to see the specific genetic traits responsible for fatty acid synthesis.
Data was primarily generated using GC, PCR, and Mass Spectrometry.
Sales Associate/Department Head: Home Depot; Hattiesburg, MS (2011 – 2017)
Managing product sales and custom orders for flooring, paint goods, and outdoor supplies.
Inventory and stocking.
Receiving shipments, processing special orders and handling returned item claims.
Organizing team members to complete daily, weekly, and monthly goals.