Alan Nicholson
Basehor,KS
Summary
Detail-oriented lab analyst specializing in safety quality assurance and root cause analysis. Demonstrated success in conducting quality control tests and collaborating with production teams to improve material qualification processes. Strong analytical skills and commitment to maintaining high safety standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Analyst
Huhtamaki
De Soto, Kansas
12.2014 - Current
- Safety as a #1 Priority
- Qualify new materials, support trial runs for production
- Conducted quality control tests on packaging materials, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Shelf life testing under varied conditions (freezer, refrigerator, accelerated)
- Trained and Certified Descriptive Sensory Analysis Panelist
- Analyzed problems to determine underlying causes affecting processes.
- Ensured product reliability by analyzing test results for consistency.
- Collaborated with production teams to improve laboratory practices, resulting in streamlined workflows.
- Updated standard operating procedures to align with new regulatory demands, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Assisted in training new staff on the safe operation of lab equipment.
Lab Technician
XALT Energy
Lee's Summit, Missouri
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Conducted quality control tests on battery materials and components.
- Developed prototype batteries for laboratory testing to evaluate performance and reliability.
- Partnered with engineers to optimize testing processes and improve product outcomes.
- Managed inventory of lab supplies and ordered materials to ensure consistent availability for experiments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO12-2011
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Quality assurance
- Root cause analysis
- Data interpretation
- Safety management
- Material qualification
- Sensory analysis
- Instron Bluehill Universal
- Experiment Design
- Shelf life testing
- Chemical handling
- Analytical testing
- Variable Isolation
Timeline
Lab Analyst
Huhtamaki
12.2014 - Current
Lab Technician
XALT Energy
01.2012 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Northwest Missouri State University