Quality Assurance Technician with Lab Expertise

Jeramie Sopher

Objective

To advance in a career with a company that takes pride in its products, employees, and the development of a comfortable, productive atmosphere.

Qualifications

Experienced medical technologist with expertise in various factory duties, quality control, and calibration.

Strong clinical laboratory skills, commended for conducting and analyzing laboratory assays, and resolving complex clinical instrument problems.

Reliable, accurate, and focused on the timely, quality completion of all lab procedures.

Works well under pressure and within high-volume environments.

Effective communicator, able to convey test results to interdisciplinary teams with a focus on quality assurance.

Evaluated quality control in laboratories, ensuring compliance with CLIA, OSHA, safety, and risk-management guidelines.

Work History

Altraset/Mar-Bal, Inc. – Quality Assurance Technician

05/2021 to 12/2024

Interpreted and implemented quality assurance standards and procedures.

Devised sampling procedures and directions for recording and reporting quality data.

Planned, conducted, and monitored testing and inspection of materials and products to ensure finished product quality.

Documented internal audits and other quality assurance activities.

Investigated customer complaints and non-conformance issues.

Collected and compiled statistical quality data and analyzed it for areas of improvement.

Developed, recommended, and monitored corrective and preventive actions.

Prepared reports to communicate outcomes of quality activities.

Identified training needs and organized training interventions to meet quality standards.

Assisted in training quality personnel and supporting on-site audits conducted by external providers.

Monitored risk management activities and ensured compliance with industry regulatory requirements.

Represented the QA Manager in his/her absence and supported production efforts to meet customer specifications.

Parker Hannifin – Cell Technician

10/2019 to 04/2021

Maintained positive working relationships with team members, leads, and supervisors.

Monitored and recorded data for SPC laboring reports and inventory controls.

Observed machines, fixtures, and equipment gauges for defects.

Performed tooling offsets on CNC machines and ensured first piece approval.

Monitored and measured part dimensions, implementing “stop and fix” procedures for discrepancies.

Operated all equipment within the department, ensuring production within specification.

CSL Plasma – Quality Specialist

10/2018 to 10/2019

Fully trained to senior level in all production areas, able to organize tasks and adjust to meet deadlines.

Troubleshooted and made decisions to solve facility setup issues.

Trained in eProgesa program, QTS, and validation processes; CLIA certified.

Promoted company values and maintained a positive, professional demeanor at all times.

Phillips Health Care – Assembler

06/2014 to 07/2018

Performed assembly tasks, used Microsoft Excel, maintained quality control, and managed inventory control.

Ensured compliance with QS 9002 and other regulatory standards.

Contributed to team-building and training initiatives.

KS1 Carpeting – Installer

10/2007 to 05/2014

Led a crew in installing carpet, hardwood, ceramic, and tile, including repairs and shaping.

CYBEREX Inc. – General Assembly

09/1998 to 02/2007

Set up and troubleshot assembly problems, led a production line, and ensured quality and parts ordering.

Trained new employees and maintained forklift certification and blueprint reading.

Middlefield Cheese Factory – Lab Tech

05/1995 to 06/1998

Performed lab procedures, verified, recorded, and reported test results.

Ensured compliance with hospital policies, maintaining a clean lab environment and analyzing tests in areas including chemistry.

Education

Lakeland Community College, RADT Program

Certifications

QSI9000, CLIA, OSHA, Forklift Certification

Tow Motor License Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS), 2010

CPR and First Aid Certification, 2010

Certified in Calipers, Micrometers, Blueprint Reading, Flow Inspection, NCMR Documentation, and ISO Audits

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