Alexa Elizondo
Columbus,OH
Summary
Materials Science and Engineering graduate familiar with identifying and performing lab testing. Adept at interpreting test results and acquiring data on samples and products. Responsible and reliable to maintain laboratories, equipment, and instruments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Chemist
Nestle Quality Assurance
Dublin, OH
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the implementation of safety protocols within the laboratory environment by completing monthly safety checks to ensure compliance.
- Participated in daily meetings with other chemists and technicians to discuss ongoing projects and review progress towards maintaining DDA.
- Conducted research and development projects to improve existing processes and validate new ones.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams across various departments, including Quality Assurance, Customer Service, and Procurement, to resolve issues quickly.
- Performed chemical analyses on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products to ensure compliance with established specifications and limits.
- Interpreted customer requirements related to product specifications and developed appropriate testing protocols accordingly.
- Conducted training sessions for new personnel on proper operation of laboratory equipment and methods.
- Maintained accurate records of all testing activities including sample preparation, analytical methods used and test results obtained.
- Utilized advanced instrumentation, such as HPLCs and GCs, in order to analyze samples accurately and efficiently.
Quality Assurance Technician
Nestle Quality Assurance
Dublin, OH
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Maintained accurate records of experiments, results and observations in laboratory notebooks.
- Performed routine laboratory maintenance such as cleaning glassware, ordering supplies and stocking shelves.
- Calibrated lab equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of data.
- Prepared reagents for use in laboratory tests by weighing out chemicals accurately according to formulas provided.
- Assisted with the preparation of samples for analysis using a variety of techniques including chromatography, distillation and titration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science And Engineering
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05-2020
Skills
- Analytic method implementation
- Research and Development
- Chemical safety
- Troubleshooting and analysis
- Materials Testing
- Laboratory Testing
Affiliations
- Weekly intake volunteer at Colony Cats and Dogs
- Alumni Member Ohio State University Marching Band
- Alumni Member Tau Beta Sigma Sorority
Certification
- RCRA and HAZWOPER Certified
- First Aid and CPR Trained
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Associate Chemist
Nestle Quality Assurance
04.2023 - Current
Quality Assurance Technician
Nestle Quality Assurance
05.2021 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science And Engineering
Ohio State University
- RCRA and HAZWOPER Certified
- First Aid and CPR Trained
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