Alex Kopera
Hastings,PA
Summary
Business professional with hands-on experience supporting high-volume operations in regulated environments. Background in data integrity, process execution, cross-functional coordination, and performance tracking. MBA graduate with a strong analytical foundation and proven ability to operate in deadline-driven, compliance-focused settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
QC Analyst
W.R. Grace & Company
07.2024 - Current
- Perform quality testing on ~30 production samples per day using GC-MS, LC-MS, SEM, and NMR, entering results into Sample Manager to support real-time manufacturing decisions.
- Identify out-of-spec results that delay or redirect production, preventing defective material from advancing downstream.
- Maintain precise documentation in compliance with safety and quality standards, supporting audit readiness and regulatory requirements.
- Communicate findings with production and operations teams to ensure alignment between quality data and business outcomes.
Infantryman (11B)
U.S. Army National Guard
04.2021 - Current
- Execute mission-critical tasks in high-pressure environments requiring discipline, accountability, and precise coordination.
- Contribute to team readiness through structured training, adherence to procedures, and dependable execution.
- Recognized for reliability, resilience, and ability to perform under stress.
Sample Receiving Analyst – Team Lead
Environmental Service Laboratories
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Led intake operations for a high-volume environmental lab processing ~200 samples per day, ensuring accuracy, prioritization, and on-time routing in LIMS.
- Trained and supported 2 team members, reinforcing SOPs and improving data accuracy and turnaround reliability.
- Coordinated with project managers and external clients to align logistics, resolve issues, and maintain chain-of-custody integrity.
- Played a key role in operational flow by determining testing priority, entering data, and preventing downstream delays caused by intake errors.
- Supported continuous improvement by enforcing process discipline in a deadline-driven, compliance-focused environment.
Construction Worker
Snyder Environmental Services, Inc.
06.2020 - 02.2021
Interlibrary Loan Assistant
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
09.2017 - 04.2020
Physical Therapy Intern
Mile Level Physical Therapy
11.2019 - 01.2020
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Natural Science
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05.2020
Skills
- Operations & Business: Process improvement
- Workflow coordination
- Documentation & compliance
- Cross-functional communication
- Reporting & data integrity
- Technical: Microsoft Excel & Office Suite
- LIMS / Sample Manager
- Data entry & tracking systems
- Introductory Power BI, Tableau, Jamovi
- Professional: Time management
- Organization
- Analytical thinking
- Team leadership
- Adaptability
Affiliations
Sigma Chi (Social Fraternity)
Phi Eta Sigma (Honors Society)
American Medical Student Association
Timeline
QC Analyst
W.R. Grace & Company
07.2024 - Current
Sample Receiving Analyst – Team Lead
Environmental Service Laboratories
05.2022 - 05.2024
Infantryman (11B)
U.S. Army National Guard
04.2021 - Current
Construction Worker
Snyder Environmental Services, Inc.
06.2020 - 02.2021
Physical Therapy Intern
Mile Level Physical Therapy
11.2019 - 01.2020
Interlibrary Loan Assistant
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
09.2017 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Natural Science
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Indiana University of Pennsylvania