Lab Technician with 20+ Years in QC/QA Analysis

Location:

Gulf Breeze, FL, 32561

Posted:

February 26, 2026

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Resume:

Jerry W. Rhudy, Jr.

**** ****** **** *****

Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

Cell Phone: 850-***-****

*******@******.***

Lab Technician Qualifications

20+ years of laboratory experience; positions held in QC, QA, and manufacturing.

Extensive experience performing chemical analysis and physical property testing on a wide array of raw materials and finished products.

Skilled in method development and optimization.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Knowledge of GDP, GLP, and current GMP.

Troubleshooting, versatility, resilience, and loyalty are just a few of my strong points.

Hands-on knowledge implementing LIMS to drive SAP business operations and customer interfacing.

Instrumentation skills: GC, GCMS, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, HPLC, FTIR, TOC/TN, AA, Karl Fischer moisture analyzer, pH meter, refractometer, viscometer, and Metrohm auto-titrator.

Computer skills: Microsoft (Teams, Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint), Google Sheets, Agilent ChemStation, Minitab, and SAP.

Education

Extensive and successful history of on-the-job training for the effective use of high-end analytical instrumentation and accessory equipment.

Formal training sessions completed for ion-selective electrode applications and for data integrity evaluations as well as the successful completion of formal workshops related to BOD/CBOD & microbiology job assignments.

NELAC documentation & Continuing Demonstration of Capability (CDOC) certifications.

Formal training in related fields for both personal and professional career enhancement (SPC, TQM).

Computer courses completed at State Technical Institute at Memphis, TN as a continuous education goal.

Authorized TWIC card carrier.

Employment History

Chemical Lab Technician, Fort Walton Machining, Inc., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 (Feb 2024 – Current)

Performed chemical testing on solutions used in anodizing and Chem-film processes.

Maintained an adequately-stocked chemical inventory.

Operation, maintenance, and calibration of all laboratory instruments and equipment.

Prepared chemical solutions according to established protocols.

Recorded test results and maintained records and related documentation.

Maintained a clean and safe laboratory environment.

Specimen Accessioner, LabCorp, Pensacola, FL 32504 (Nov 2023 – Feb 2024)

Performed clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting and data entry.

Followed hospital guidelines for specimen handling.

Prepared specimens for testing and shipping.

Utilized hospital applications for test ordering and tracking.

Organized specimen requisitions to be stored until shredding per Florida law.

Ensured results were properly scanned into hospital applications.

QC Lab Technician, Eastman Chemical Company, Pace, FL (Nov 2014 – Aug 2022)

Performed chemical and physical testing on routine process streams, finished products, and environmental water samples.

Equipment calibration and standard solution preparation (GC, HPLC, TOC/TN, KF, and potentiometric/colorimetric titrations, etc.).

Maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing of lab equipment.

Following ISO 9001 quality protocols including quality assurance inspections.

Utilizing LIMS (Sample Manager).

Execution of laboratory and plant safety practices.

Training on GC process analyzers and GC-MS characterizations of samples.

QA Representative, Johnson Supply Company, Pensacola, FL (Apr 2014 – Nov 2014)

Conducted the final inspection and QA verification of all outgoing shipments (+1000 per month).

Personally ensured that each shipment adhered to the strict Quality of Standards Policy guidelines and were compliant with FAA and military guidelines.

Gathered shipment information and performance metrics for report generation.

Managed all aspects of shipping, receiving, purchasing, and warehousing as needed.

Membrane Technician, Pall Life Sciences, Pensacola, FL (Apr 2011 – Jul 2013)

Responsible for operations of post treatment lines.

Involved in setup, troubleshooting, and correction of any operational issues.

Utilized SPC for monitoring and instituting corrective actions (assignable cause tracking and mediation).

Independently complied with SOPs for in-process and final testing.

Followed work area safety guidelines, including the submission of safety work requests.

Installation Technician, Okaloosa Gas (Manpower), Valparaiso, FL (Oct 2010 – Mar 2011)

Responsible for piping, repairing gas equipment and appliances, ensuring that new piping is free of leaks, troubleshooting of gas appliances, and ensuring the accuracy of all paperwork for installation jobs.

Laboratory Technician, PMC BIOGENIX, Memphis, TN (Apr 2009 – Dec 2009)

Finished product inspection and testing of chemical products according to FDA and ISO standards.

Laboratory Technician, South Walton Utility Co., Inc., Miramar Beach, FL (Jan 2008 – Mar 2009)

Performed analytical testing of municipal wastewater samples for the City of Miramar Beach (EPA) and State of Florida (Florida Commission for Environmental Quality).

Assistant Manager, Rhudy Building Maintenance, Memphis, TN (Dec 1997 – May 2010)

Responsible for supervision of employees for various maintenance accounts in the Mid-South, preparing work schedules, assigning employees specific duties, and customer service and operations support.

QC Lab Technician/Chemical Operator, Crompton Corporation, Memphis, TN (Aug 2001 – Feb 2004)

Quality control of raw material goods, in-process, and finished product inspections and testing. Adjusting product to meet customer specifications and loading/unloading incoming and outgoing shipping containers were also key responsibilities.

Quality Control Lab Technician, CPS Chemical, West Memphis, AR (May 1994 – Dec 1997)

Provided product information updates and analysis on in-process and finished chemical products, including GC, HPLC, UV-Vis, IR and AA testing.

Sr. Quality Assurance Technician, ICI Acrylics, Memphis, TN (Feb 1989 – May 1994)

Quality control of raw materials, in-process, and finished products including inspection and testing following ASTM, ISO 9000, and A2LA standards/methods and protocols.

References

Wayne Henson

Former Site Manager

Eastman Chemical Company

4575 US-90, Pace, FL 32571

Cell: 423-***-****

Joe Guanci

QA Laboratory Manager (Retired)

Eastman Chemical Company

4575 US-90, Pace, FL 32571

Home: 850-***-****

Cell: 423-***-****