Quality Assurance & Laboratory Operations Specialist

SEAN MURRAY

Richmond, VA 262-***-**** *.******.***@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Detail-oriented Quality Assurance and Laboratory Operations professional with a strong foundation in biological sciences, chemical safety, and regulatory compliance. Proven track record of maintaining sterile environments, adhering to strict SOP/GLP protocols, and managing hazardous materials in high-stakes settings. Experienced in environmental monitoring, including cold-storage oversight (-22 F) and biohazardous waste management. Seeking to contribute to Thermo Fisher Scientific’s mission by ensuring accuracy, safety, and quality in a BioAnalytical laboratory environment. CORE COMPETENCIES

• Laboratory Operations: SOP & GLP Adherence • Compliance: OSHA, PPE, HAZMAT

• Sterile Technique & Metrology Support • Environmental Monitoring (-22 F/Freezer)

• Documentation: Data Entry & Chain of Custody • Equipment Maintenance & Cleaning PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EMERALD ISLE FOODS Richmond, VA

Quality Assurance Technician August 2025 – Present

• Perform daily monitoring of facility environmental conditions, including temperature-controlled zones and freezer units (-22 F), to ensure product stability.

• Execute routine water quality and pH testing, maintaining 100% compliance with GMP and safety protocols.

• Maintain meticulous daily logs and digital records to facilitate product traceability and audit readiness.

• Identify and report equipment or environmental abnormalities, initiating corrective actions to prevent system failures.

DIGNITY MEMORIAL Richmond, VA

Funeral Director and Embalmer Apprentice January 2023 – June 2025

• Managed complex biological processes and chemical handling within a clinical setting, requiring a deep understanding of anatomy and pathology.

• Maintained a sterile laboratory environment, strictly following OSHA standards for the handling of infectious agents and toxic chemicals.

• Utilized advanced PPE (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coats) and followed rigorous decontamination procedures to prevent cross-contamination.

• Documented clinical procedures and maintained accurate records for over 100 cases, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.

REMOVAL SERVICES OF VIRGINIA Richmond, VA

Transfer Specialist June 2021 – January 2023

• Managed the secure transport of biological specimens and materials from hospitals, medical examiner offices, and private residences.

• Maintained chain-of-custody documentation and communicated technical status updates to laboratory directors.

COMMONWEALTH SPECIALTY PACKAGING Richmond, VA

Lead Maintenance Technician May 2019 – December 2021

• Troubleshot and maintained production line machinery, ensuring facility-wide compliance with technical specifications and safety SOPs.

EDUCATION

BRIGHTPOINT COMMUNITY COLLEGE Chester, VA

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Funeral Service

• Honors: Magna Cum Laude

• Relevant Coursework: Microbiology, Chemistry for Life Sciences, Pathology, Anatomy, Regulatory Compliance, and Laboratory Safety.

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