Patricia Henley

• Perform daily inspections of equipment, pulled samples and perfrom required testing every 2 hours of discharge
• Control, monitor and maintain the test equipment related to waste water discharge and the solids that are produced
• Sample and evaluate water discharge for TSS, COD, and BOD readings and make appropriate corrections
• Collected raw material such as Soapstock and Acid Oil for various testing
• Document and report various testing, sample data and processes on a hourly basis
• Tested treated waste water to verify readiness for facility
• Maintained, cleaned, and prepared lab instruments for testing
• Measured and analyzed sample pH levels, moisture saturation and electrical conductivity using pH meters, EC meters and Bruker Instrument
• Supported cleanliness and health standards to foster safe and effective sample analysis
• Performed daily housekeeping tasks driving efficient laboratory operations

• Perform a variety of tests on product and packaging materials, as well as incoming product as needed
• Analyzed and interpreted test data and determined the performance and reliability of materials
• Record data accurately and in a timely manner
• Monitored and provided input into improving the efficiency of processes and procedures
• Conducted tests on product samples and recorded results.
• Outlined remediation plans to standardize results to meet compliance regulations
• Analyzed issues and recommended corrective actions to improve final results
• Gathered and inputted data in internal and external data basis to develop models and assess trends
• Followed all GMP and food safety rules including ones specific for the job function
• Maintained a high standard of personal hygiene, health standard, and sanitation as mandated by the FDA regulations, Department of Agriculture and other regulatory agencies

• Perform testing and chemical laboratory tasks, including moisture analysis, sample preparation, bulk density, and sample analysis
• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and make minor adjustments to laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, balances, centrifuges, etc
• Follow written and oral instructions from lab and production management to support the production and quality control of company products
• Assist in the Quality Control and product development functions by performing a variety of product testing and inspection procedures prior to, during and after completion of production processes
• Replenished laboratory supplies and maintained equipment to support optimal productivity
• Conducted tests and experiments using various techniques, including chromatography
• Kept area clean, neat and inspection-ready at all time to comply with product guidelines

Collected raw materials from 55 gallon drums and followed procedure of C.O.A
Ran testing for incoming Batch cards of Isocionates, solvents, amines, hardeners and resins
Tested incoming trucks from the Tank Farm
Entered and filed Batch cards when finished with materials
Ran quality testing on samples brought to the laboratory using the following instruments: GC-MS, FTIR, Viscosity, AQV 300 Karl Fisher Titrator, Computrac, Discometer, UV-VIS, pH color meter. Acid titrator and Viscosity

Conducted various water analyses via Hach 6000 such as Total Organic Carbons, COD, phosphonates, Reactive phosphorus, High-Range and Low-Range Ammonia, Total suspended solids, pH, conductivity, polyacrylic acid analysis, turbidity, total dissolved solids
Performed non-volatile residue, total dissolved solids, water deposits, paper deposits, organic extractions, oil and grease extraction, ATR-IR, corrosion coupon analysis
Prepared and tested water samples using the following instruments: Mach 6 for , ICP Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), Ion chromatography (IC)
digestion
Responsible for the daily calibration, maintenance, and making QC solutions for the Titan II titrator

Responsible for Chemical Evaluation of the final product, intermediate, and raw material in a 24/7 production schedule.
Developed, trained and led team members toward productivity and completion of high quality, time critical projects, as well as prioritization and delegation of tasks ensuring all projects were done on time.
Supervised BQ 9000 certification process
Oversaw operational and safety aspects of the Laboratory
Conducted periodic inspections and audits of the lab and quality control procedures and documents
Maintained and controlled quality management system documents
Planned, assigned and directed work in the laboratory
Worked with engineers during the plant start-up process to streamline commissioning
Managed chemical waste disposal
Oversaw budget, strategy and hiring for the department
Acted as plant purchasing manger, initiating purchase orders for operations, maintenance and laboratory

Is to provide excellent customer service to members that have delinquent accounts.
Collect on past due balances on year old accounts Make notations for every member called Update addresses or phone numbers is needed.

• Performed physical testing on a variety of matrices and maintained current SOP's for methods of analysis
• Provided expertise with field sampling, materials handling, and proper disposal of waste conducted hazardous waste analysis, including sludge and solids
• Prepare samples for analysis of Underground Storage Tanks
• BTEX, TPH/GRO, TPH/DRO operated, maintained and calibrated various analytical equipment including Gas and Liquid Chromatographs, Spectophotometer and Mass Spectometer Proficient with Chromeleon, LIMS, Excel, Word, and Target

Monitored the quality and supported production and compliance of Slimfast Nutritional Foods, ready to drink products and.
provided expertise on quality related problems.
Perform analysis according to the plan of control and record information on appropriate forms.
Check and calibrate all equipment according to the defined schedule Perform all bench work analysis according to the Standard Operating Procedure and Standard Methods React according to the decision grid when results from analysis show bad(poor or abnormal) developing trends.

Utilize effective technical, analytical, and project management skills to execute daily tasks and special projects in this.
environmental laboratory.
Assist in the laboratory testing of organics and inorganic for various corporate and governmental clients to determine products safety and impact on the environment.
Analyze samples for hazardous levels of Pesticides, Herbicides, BNA's, and PCB's, also check samples related to underground storage tanks as well as metals and wet chemistry Prepare standards, necessary reagents and appropriate paperwork prior to actual testing, and maintain records/documentation of procedures and results as required by the department, company, and various regulatory agencies Provide training, direction and support to new staff.
Hired as Laboratory Technician II and subsequently promoted to Lab.

Analyze crude, in-process and finished products by chemical and physical testing procedures.
Lean analytical procedures of.
fatty acid chemistry.
Test material according to established specifications or requested analysis Prepare laboratory reagents Learn analytical procedures and develop accuracy, speed and skill and their performance Package and inventory samples to be retained.
Clean laboratory equipment including washing of glassware.
Provide training to new staff.