Jason Caronna

Covington, LA ***** ads331@r.postjobfree.com 985-***-****

Quality

Dedicated professional pursuing advancement within Quality Assurance; highly motivated and experienced in quality polices ISO 17025. Proven record of success solving problems, and managing multiple tasks. Equipped with in-depth knowledge of the complexities of the bioscience industry through 11years experience in agriculture, pharmaceutical, and food science testing fields. Quality assurance experience in design and implementation of policy and procedures. As a Laboratory Technician and Quality Task Representative for Post PCR genetic electrophoresis, and ELISA allergen labs.

Areas of Expertise

Quality Assurance: Experience with (CAPA's) Corrective Action Preventative Actions, Investigating Root Causes, Non-Conformities, (SOP's) Standard Operating Procedures, (GLP) Good Laboratory Practices Internal, External, (ISO) International Organization Standardization Audits and (OSHA) Occupational Health and Safety Policies.

Certifications: (HACCP) Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point in Food Manufacturing Processes.

Effective Communication: Proven strengths in relationship development, active listening, composition, and presentation.

Computer Skills: Technologically savvy; proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Biostat 10.2, ADLD, (LIMS) Laboratory Information System, Lab Explorer, Image Lab 4.1, and D4 Quality Software. Able to quickly learn and master new technologies.

Additional Strengths: Indirect management through Seniority with Leadership Qualities. Self-starter, results-focused, and tenacious; continually identify and act on opportunities for improving quality, performance, and operational processes; perform efficiently while remaining flexible and responsive to changing priorities. Importance having an updated documented policy and procedures in place.

Professional Experience

Eurofins GeneScan – Metairie, LA

Laboratory Technician and Quality Task Representative in ELISA and Post PCR Laboratories, 2006 to Present

Performed DNA extractions by Qaigen and PWM methods, and 20 different ELISAs methods for allergen and GMO testing, while ensuring compliance with quality polices in accordance with ISO 17025 procedures. 11 years experience in the agriculture, pharmaceutical, and food testing fields. Experience in quality assurance SOP's, CAPA's, GLP, First, Second, and Third Party Audits.

Directly responsible for retaining sample material and DNA, labeling and encoding DNA, and preparing buffer solutions and reagents.

Delivered effective training, support, coordination to technicians for ELISA and Post PCR techniques.

Maintained testing equipment in accordance with calibration and maintenance schedule.

EARLIER CAREER:

Electrician Assistant: Caronna Electric – New Orleans, LA 2005 to 2006

Dishwasher: Rositas, Mexican Restaurant – Mandeville, LA Summer 2004

Overnight Stocker: K-mart – Mandeville, LA Summer 2001

Electrician Assistant: Choice Electric – New Orleans, LA Summer 1998

Education & Credentials

Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA, 2005

Bachelor of Science, Major in Biology, Minor in Latin

Related Courses

Technical Writing • Advance General Microbiology/Lab • Food and Dairy Microbiology/Lab • Genetics • Applied Biostatistics • Organic Chemistry 1, 2 /Labs • Public Speaking, PowerPoint Presentations

Honors

National Merit Award for Outstanding GPA

Awarded State Legislated Act Scholarship

Awarded Southeastern Louisiana University Deans List

Awarded Southeastern Louisiana University Presidents List

Awarded the National Deans List

Affiliations

FreeMason E.A. Lacombe Lodge #459 Current

Beta BetaBeta (Biological Honor Society) '05

Delta Omega Alpha (Pre-Professional Honor Society) '05