Laramie M. Mealy
Butler, Pennsylvania
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Work Experience
Chemist, Sonneborn, Petrolia, PA, January 2020 - Present
Perform Gas Chromatography, High Performance Liquid Chromatography, UV–vis absorption spectroscopy, X-ray fluorescence, and viscosity testing on in-process and finished white oils
Conduct USP testing on finished white oils
Test petrolatum and wax products to confirm food and medical grade quality per ISO 22000 and ISO 9001
Complete analytical and validation reports as well as revise procedures
Create Excel spreadsheets to track data trends and record data in SAP database
Project Management Assistant, JADCO Manufacturing, Zelienople, PA, August 2018-July 2019
Assure quality control of tungsten carbide and nickel material and use calipers to achieve final thickness
Collect and analyze data to estimate the cost, size, materials, nature and duration of a potential project by interpreting prints, specifications and customer requirements
Monitor ISO 9001 quality standards and specification requirements and communicate any discrepancies or issues related to jobs that impact quality, scheduling and/or delivery
Coordinate with all related departments for order status, ensuring the delivery commitments are met
Process cancellations or changes in sales orders and communicating the changes to the related departments
Food Safety Quality Technician, Whitehall Specialties, Slippery Rock, PA, April 2018-July 2018
Perform analytical procedures, such as moisture, salt, pH and fat tests, on food samples
Conduct laboratory tests, swabs, process adjustment recommendations and interact with production to promote a culture of low defect and high quality products
Complete internal audits, such as Good Manufacturing Practice, and perform checks for food safety
Pharmacy Production Facilitator, Diamond Pharmacy Services, Indiana, PA, December 2017 - April 2018
Ensured quality control and packaged medical and hygiene supplies
Laboratory Technician, Halliburton, Homer City, PA, February 2014 – April 2015
Company left the area
Performed testing on cement to determine desirable properties depending on application
Conducted testing on field water for contaminants out of compliance
Ensured quality control of testing data and laboratory equipment
Education
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science
Major: Chemistry
Minor: Biology
Certifications
Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2016
oButler County Community College
oCompleted: April 2020
Advanced Microsoft Excel 2016
oButler County Community College
oCompleted: May 2020
Skills
•Quality control, quality assurance and auditing experience
•Ability to learn new procedures and skills quickly and efficiently
•Hard-working, detail-oriented and highly motivated
•Ability to work independently or as a team in fast paced environment
•Well-organized and skilled in setting priorities and meeting goals
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills