Quality Assurance Technician

RICHARD A. MIDDLEBROOK

**** ********* ****, *******, ********* 901-***-****

October 1, 2012

Human Resources

Reference: Drug Technician (Announcement P12-04)

To Whom It May Concern:

I am very interested in the Drug Technician position with U.S. Probations Office. Please consider this letter of introduction an expression of my interest in joining your organization.

Throughout my career, I have developed a thorough understanding of various laboratory testing practices. My success is a result of strong training, education and sound judgment. I have gained valuable knowledge and the ability to understand details quality audits and data collection. I’m adept in organizing and coordinating multi-phased activities and have succeeded by being meticulous and thorough in workplace operating processes. My exemplary work ethic is demonstrated by the “exceeds standards” and “superior” reviews in my performance evaluations.

With a reputation as a fast learner with an energetic and enthusiastic manner, two of my greatest strengths are my willingness to do what is necessary to get the job done and a strong attention to detail. I am also known as a good listener with exceptional leadership skills. I am effective at communicating goals and visions with people.

I am confident that my laboratory testing knowledge and skills and tenacity will be of great benefit to U.S. Probations Office. I have a well-earned reputation as a problem solver and as a leader. I am interested and focused on a career in the laboratory process and I am confident that my skills will transfer.

I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to discuss with you how I might best meet your needs. If you have any questions, please call me at 901-***-****.

Sincerely,

Richard A. Middlebrook

Richard A. Middlebrook

RICHARD A. MIDDLEBROOK

7242 Woodshire Road Memphis TN, USA 38125

Home: 901-***-****

E-mail: de3kbg@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE: Results-driven professional with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and fifteen years of science-related experiences currently seeking an opportunity in an organization that offers professional development.

PROFESSIONAL CAREER SYNOPSIS:

• Proven success in increasing production efficiencies by managing multiple projects simultaneously including testing, reports, client relations, schedules, and deadlines.

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills; currently investigating indoor air quality cases, both residential and commercial, involving contamination by molds and fungi.

• Results-driven professional with extensive experience implementing and overseeing bio-related quality assurance. Quality assurance duties at Anheuser-Bush include; testing ph levels, iron and protein analysis, liquid chromatography, acid titration, solution preparation and equipment calibrations.

KEY BENEFITS OFFERED:

Potential employer can realize the following major benefits:

• Significant increase in production efficiency by an employee who can manage multiple projects simultaneously;

• The serves of a strong team builder who continually learns, motivates and trains others, and achieves company goals:

• Increased employee involvement with base operations and management;

• Development and leadership of a dedicated and productive work force;

• Efficiency of enhancements in biological operations.

PERSONAL STRENGTHS:

• Exemplary work ethic demonstrated by the “exceeds standards” and “superior” reviews in performance evaluations.

• Assesses situations and defines issues accurately.

• Gains a clear understanding of specifications before taking action.

• Problems are confronted in an honest, direct, scientific and constructive manner.

• Proven ability to prioritize and delegate tasks, organize and coordinate activities, manage time, set and achieve goals, meet deadlines, maintain budgets, and establish testing procedures.

• Highly organized and efficient in fast-paced multitasking environments; able to prioritize effectively to accomplish objectives with creativity, enthusiasm and humor.

• Personal integrity, maturity, diligence, work ethic.

SELECTED CAREER RESULTS

Coca-Cola Refreshments:

• Coordinate sample collection, assign task schedule or review analytical results for quality incidents in order to identify cause and implement corrective action plans.

• Record data from analyses or experiments in a computer, log book or laboratory notebook.

• Prepare beverages and conduct analytical tests according to guidelines.

• Prepare samples and sampling plan for ingredients, intermediate or finished products, or other materials in order to perform analyses (chemical, physical, sensory, microbiological).

• Maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation.

Quadel Consulting:

• Conducts all HQS inspections of units proposed for assistance and other inspections, including annuals, initials, complaints, and resulting re-inspections, as required by HCV program guidelines.

• Documents unit condition for all inspection types, clearly describes fail conditions, and submits reports in timely manner using authorized handheld hardware/computer as prescribed.

• Provides oral and written accounts to owners/landlords and program participants regarding unit deficiencies and conditions.

• Coordinates with appropriate staff to ensure that inspections and/or re-inspections occur within HUD required timeframes.

General Electric:

• Direct field operations at customer water demineralization, deoxygenation, reverse osmosis and other customized water purification plant facilities.

• Contact management and technical counterparts at nuclear power and fossil fuel generating facilities, petroleum, refinery plants, chemical plants and chemical manufacturers, to provide consultation regarding operations and equipment, to ensure adherence to OSHA, GE and customer safety mandates.

• Conduct tests both metered monitoring and sampling techniques, to determine influent and effluent water quality, and to address other problematic issues.

Rimkus Consulting:

• Develop and issue plans for the remediation of biological contamination within the environment and client facilities.

• Investigate, sample, and evaluate indoor air quality claims, in particular, claims involving contamination by mold or chemicals.

• Known for resourcefulness in determining the cause and origin involving indoor air quality cases, in particular cases involving contamination by molds and fungi.

• Principal areas of expertise include environmental remediation, indoor air quality evaluations, including determination of cause, origin, extent, and severity of environmental contamination.

Anheuser-Bush, Inc.:

• Ensure that all beer and related products meet Anheuser-Busch specifications.

• Duties include pH, iron and protein analysis, liquid chromatography, acid titration, solution preparation, equipment calibrations and maintenance, and recording all data entry using various control charts, graphs and Microsoft Workstation NT.

Baylor College of Medicine:

• Essential functions of this position included the setup, media prep, culture and harvest of peripheral blood, amniotic fluid, chorionic villus and solid tissue samples for clinical cytogenetic analysis.

• Performed chromosomal karyotyping analysis and photomicrography equipment to confirm all results and was reported to the laboratory supervisor in a timely manner.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Quality Assurance Laboratory Analyst Coca-Cola Refreshments (2012 – present)

Inspector (Part-Time) Quadel Consulting (2011 - 2012)

Field Services Representative – General Electric (2003 - 2011)

Environmental Technician – Rimkus Consulting Group (2001 - 2002)

Quality Assurance Laboratory Analyst – Anheuser-Bush, Inc. (Weekends, 1999 - 2004)

Cytogenetic Technician – Baylor College of Medicine (1998-2000)

EDUCATION

B.S. Biology – Jackson State University

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