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Benjamin Rodriguez

Coralville,United States

Summary

Skilled Laboratory Technician with expertise in sample preparation, antigen screening procedures, atomic absorption spectroscopy and LECO Nitrogen analyzer. Exemplary history of organization and efficiency in lab settings.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Process Operator

Ingredion
Cedar Rapids, IA
02.2023 - Current
  • Operating mechanized equipment safely, efficiently, and within specifications.
  • Troubleshooting, inspecting, and fixing issues that arise with equipment as applicable. Identifying and recommending opportunities for improvement.
  • Preparing railcars and trucks; loading and unloading trucks, railcars, and bags, as necessary. Submitting completed inspections sheets into SAP registry.
  • Handling movement of and working with chemicals and starch as appropriate.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors, colleagues, maintenance.
  • Maintained inspection-ready facility by monitoring operations and performing housekeeping functions.

Quality Analyst

Ingredion
Cedar Rapids, IA
09.2022 - Current
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
  • Utilized expertise in microbiology and chemistry for daily tasks
  • Ensured the timely and proper release of products based on effective sampling, accurate, and appropriate testing using Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, and all safety requirements
  • Executed corrective actions when test controls were outside specified limits
  • Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems
  • Ensured SAP data is up to date and that relevant business processes are followed
  • Provided training and technical support to laboratory technicians, analysts, and operators in the use of applicable analytical equipment and methodologies

Microbiology Lab Technician

Seaboard Triumph Foods
Sioux City, IA
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment
  • Conducted chemical analysis of blood, oral fluid, muscle, and fat tissue to determine the presence of normal and/or abnormal components
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD
07-2024

Associate of Science - Chemistry

Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA

Skills

  • Instrumentation Verification/Calibration
  • Microbiologic Testing
  • Microscopic Analysis
  • Reagent Mixing
  • Aseptic Techniques
  • AOAC Procedure Proficiency Tests
  • Quality Assurance and Control Analysis
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Data Reports
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Spreadsheet Data Tracking

Certification

  • CPR certification

Timeline

Process Operator

Ingredion
02.2023 - Current

Quality Analyst

Ingredion
09.2022 - Current

Microbiology Lab Technician

Seaboard Triumph Foods
05.2021 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of South Dakota

Associate of Science - Chemistry

Western Iowa Tech Community College

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