Brandon Knutson
West Fargo,ND
Summary
I have over 4 year's experience as a Laboratory manager at a biofuel facility. Before this I was an Assistant Chemist with ACSC at the Hillsboro location for nearly 6 years. I’ve become very familiar with QA/QC analysis, documentation, and procedures. Working in different disciplines has also given me a wide range of laboratory testing experience as well as regulatory compliance knowledge that I hope will apply to this position.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Manager
Guardian Energy
01.2020 - 06.2024
- Monitor and optimize fermentation, oversee two lab technicians and direct daily lab duties, trending and analysis of production, oversee and implement FSMA program, assist with daily lab duties; chemical preparation, process analysis, inventory, coordinate equipment maintenance and repair
Assistant Chemist
American Crystal Sugar
03.2014 - 01.2020
- Analysis of process and environmental samples, Assist in audits and HACCP program, chemical preparation, daily production metrics reporting, instrument calibration and maintenance
Research Assistant
North Dakota State University
12.2006 - 03.2014
- Maintain inventory for ongoing projects, scheduled Equipment PMs and repairs, assisted students with learning new laboratory techniques and instruments, maintained bacterial, viral, and mammalian cell cultures
Property Surveyor
Self Employed
06.2001 - 03.2014
- Completed property surveys or Plat Drawings for Title companies in the FM and surrounding areas.
Education
BS Biotechnology -
North Dakota State University
Fargo, NDSkills
- QC/QA: Monitoring and implementation of quality control programs
- Lab Equipment: Calibration and maintenance
- Bench Chemistry: Basic wet chemistry skills
- Chromatography: HPLC, GC, IC
- Microbiology: Microbiology lab skills
Other Skills
- HACCP and PCQI certified
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to effectively work individually and in a team environment
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
Timeline
Laboratory Manager
Guardian Energy
01.2020 - 06.2024
Assistant Chemist
American Crystal Sugar
03.2014 - 01.2020
Research Assistant
North Dakota State University
12.2006 - 03.2014
Property Surveyor
Self Employed
06.2001 - 03.2014
BS Biotechnology -
North Dakota State University
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