Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician

ISABEL SOLIS

Fresno, CA ***** 559-***-**** *******@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated Quality Assurance and Laboratory Technician with over 24 years of comprehensive experience in the food and beverage manufacturing industries. Proven expertise in analytical testing, regulatory compliance (HACCP, GMP, FDA), and workflow optimization. Committed to continuous improvement, team collaboration, and maintaining the highest standards of product safety and quality.

CORE COMPETENCIES

● Quality & Safety: QA/QC Management, HACCP Documentation, Food Safety Protocols, GMP Compliance, Allergen Awareness, Sterilization.

● Laboratory Skills: Microbiological Assays, Raw Material Testing, Media Preparation, PH & Alcohol Analysis, Chromatography (HPLC/GC), Titration.

● Technical Proficiency: Equipment Calibration (Hitachi 911, Refractometers, pH meters), LIMS, MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint).

● Operations: Inventory Management, Root Cause Analysis, Internal Auditing (ISO 9001), Supply Chain Coordination, Workforce Productivity. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Initiative Foods Industrial, WV Ingredient QC May 2023 – Present

● Optimized facility workflow by implementing rigorous equipment maintenance schedules, significantly reducing downtime.

● Directed ingredient preparation and delivery to production lines to eliminate bottlenecks and ensure continuous manufacturing.

● Administered inventory management systems and storage techniques to enhance material handling efficiency and accuracy.

● Conducted regular inventory audits and managed supplier negotiations to secure cost-effective pricing and timely deliveries.

● Performed precision testing on raw materials to monitor moisture, acidity, and quality levels.

Golden State Vintners Fresno, CA Lab Technician / Chemist May 2008-July 2023

● Execute complex analytical procedures and microbiological assays to support large-scale winemaking operations.

● Manage plating, plate reading, and media preparation while calibrating sensitive laboratory equipment to ensure data integrity.

E & J Gallo Winery Fresno, CA Lab Technician August 1998 - April 2008

● Analyzed micro swabs for yeast, mold, and bacteria; conducted chemical analysis for PH, brix, and alcohol percentage. Perform sophisticated analysis on wines, brandies, and concentrates using HPLC, GCn and Hitachi 911 instrumentation. Ruiz Foods Dinuba, CA Quality Assurance Lead March 2003 – December 2004

● Supervised food quality standards, verified HACCP documentation, and strictly enforced Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Wawona Frozen Foods Clovis, CA Quality Control Inspector July 1998 – October 2000

● Inspected and graded products directly from production lines to ensure strict adherence to USDA standards.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

● FSSC 22000 Certified: Fundamental Foods and Safety Systems

● ISO 9001 Certification: Internal Auditing Practices

● HACCP Certification: SGS Canada Inc.

● Sterile Processing Technician Essentials: Certificate of Completion

● Technical Training: Fresno City College (Some College)

● High School Diploma/GED: Clovis Adult School

● Safety: BLS, CPR, and First Aid Certifications

LANGUAGES

● English & Spanish: Full Professional Proficiency

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