Experience

Laboratory Technician, QMS Manager, Tri State Asphalt LLC; Morris, IL — 2009 - 2020

• Performed quality control testing on asphalt emulsions, asphalt binders, and cutbacks according to ASTM and AASHTO meeting strict deadlines both individually and as part of a team.

• Created, implemented, and maintained Quality Management System per AASHTO R-18 for the laboratory’s accreditation.

• Maintained calibrations of laboratory equipment.

• Researched and tested formulations for existing and new products

• Organized and maintained the SDS’s and chemical inventory for the facility.

• Ordered lab supplies, chemicals and equipment.

• Safety committee member. Helped develop and enforce health and safety policies while also teaching First Aid, CPR, and AED to all employee’s.

• Office / Receptionist work for the first few years along with lab work. QC Analyst, CSL Behring; Kankakee, IL - 2006 - 2008

• Performed environmental monitoring in aseptic areas utilizing GMP and GLP practices.

• Sampled and tested water throughout the pharmaceutical production facility.

• Performed bioburden testing.

Substitute Teacher, Illinois School Districts; IL - 2006

• Taught various grade levels and created lesson plans for Chicagoland districts. Microbiologist, Northview Biosciences; Northbrook, IL - 2000 - 2005

• Aseptically tested items in a sterility suite.

• Completed bacteriostasis and fungistasis testing leading to writing testing SOP’s.

• Tested growth promotion on inbound media.

Education

Hope College, Holland, Michigan - Bachelors of Science, Major: Biology, Minor: Studio Art 1996 Skills

Certified Instructor for First Aid, Adult and Pediatric CPR / AED, quality control testing for asphalt materials, inoculations, writing testing procedures, aseptic testing, basic computing, GMP, GLP, particle size analysis, BI testing, and multiple laboratory practices, minor Spanish language ability (not fluent), LIMS.

Tamara Benner

815-***-**** 1920 Naomi Drive, Morris, IL 60450 adn2r2@r.postjobfree.com