Amy Hoechst
Appleton,WI
Summary
Quality Technician and experienced researcher with expertise in laboratory procedures. Detail-oriented and well versed in following guidelines. Talented Team Leader experienced and dedicated to enhancing employee satisfaction and business success. Diplomatic and friendly with proven commitment to employee training. Hardworking team player bringing necessary experience and knowledge to tackle any operational demand.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Stay at Home Mom/Home Daycare Provider
Self-employeed
01.2019 - Current
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
- Offered children numerous opportunities throughout each week to get sunshine and exercise in yard and at local parks.
- Streamlined administrative tasks such as enrollment paperwork processing resulting in efficiency improvements.
- Implemented conflict resolution techniques promoting peaceable resolutions among peers during disagreements.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through open communication, addressing concerns, and providing updates on their child''s progress.
Microbiology Lab Team Leader
Nestle USA
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Assisted in recruitment of new team members, hiring highest qualified to build team of top performers.
- Assisted in new laboratory startup, including writing SOP guidelines, testing and certifying all new lab equipment, writing and maintaining lab schedule and cleaning schedule, and helped with equipment placement and overall laboratory setup.
Quality Technician
Nestle USA
02.2016 - 09.2017
- Conduct daily routine sample analyses using standard lab techniques following Good Laboratory Procedure (GLPs)
- Supports investigations and problem solving on improvement projects, helps to identify root cause, and helps identify corrective actions and monitors for effectiveness
- Place 'out of specification' material and/or product on quality hold
- Communicate quality holds with supervisors
- Record results for product net contents, sensory, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) plan, and SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure)
- Complies and executes the company Quality Policy on all required Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), quality and food safety requirements.
Lab Manager/Associate Research Specialist
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Supervise associate research specialists, graduate students, undergraduate students, and volunteers in the laboratory
- Manage budgets of existing grants
- Edit protocols and create new protocols for research done in the lab
- Communication specialist for filariasis research reagent resource center (FR3) which consists of editing website, communicating with experts from University of Georgia and Smith College, and traveling for advertising for the FR3
- Prepare media in sterile environment for growing parasites
- Working in animal colony, insectary, and laboratory when needed
- Experience with gerbils, hamsters, ticks, mosquitoes, and parasites.
Research Assistant II/Lead Technician
Covance
05.2010 - 08.2014
- Performed study responsibilities of necropsy and histology while assisting in the execution of non-clinical research studies including generation of all applicable documentation forms
- Used computer software (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook) to create forms and procedures as well as maintain accurate data
- Interacted with scientific staff to ensure proper study execution, including conducting pre-study specific meetings, client visits and study initiations
- Multiple areas of specialties included but not limited to, developmental and reproductive toxicology (DART), solution preparation, lead technician responsibilities, and complex necropsies
- Preformed general necropsy and histology technical tasks in compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), on a variety of laboratory species.
Student Laboratory Assistant
University of Wisconsin Madison Animal Science Kirkpatrick Laboratory
09.2006 - 08.2009
- Extracted DNA from cattle using blood, tissue, hair and semen samples to study the genetics of Jonhe's disease and twinning rate in cattle
- Prepared solutions, cleaned dishes and general laboratory upkeep
- Trained interns and new students to extract DNA
- Experience with PCR.
Student Laboratory Assistant
University of Wisconsin Madison Veterinary School, Schuler Laboratory
01.2009 - 05.2010
- Responsibilities included maintaining mouse rooms including cleaning cages, changing waters and health checks
- Other duties included performing necropsies to remove mammary glands from mice, mounting glands on slides, freezing glands, administering injections and medications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Wisconsin-Madison
05.2010
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Excellent laboratory practices
- Patience and Empathy
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Experience with GMP, GLP, HACCP and Product Quality
Timeline
Stay at Home Mom/Home Daycare Provider
Self-employeed
01.2019 - Current
Microbiology Lab Team Leader
Nestle USA
10.2017 - 12.2018
Quality Technician
Nestle USA
02.2016 - 09.2017
Lab Manager/Associate Research Specialist
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
01.2015 - 02.2016
Research Assistant II/Lead Technician
Covance
05.2010 - 08.2014
Student Laboratory Assistant
University of Wisconsin Madison Veterinary School, Schuler Laboratory
01.2009 - 05.2010
Student Laboratory Assistant
University of Wisconsin Madison Animal Science Kirkpatrick Laboratory
09.2006 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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