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Brandy Norton

Monaca,PA

Summary

Quality Control professional with 25+ years of analytical lab testing experience in a manufacturing environment. Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Quality Lab Technician/ Quality Training Co

Styropek, formally Nova Chemicals
Monaca, PA
01.1999 - Current
  • Created Quality Lab Training Program
  • Responsible for conducting and supervising the training of all new lab techs and assessing growth and development
  • Maintain and update training records of all lab techs
  • Create, update, and maintain department standard operating procedures to ensure ISO 9001 compliance
  • Analyze all incoming raw materials to ensure they meet plant specifications
  • Perform both in-process and final lot testing in accordance with standard operating procedures
  • Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance on numerous lab instruments: GC, HPLC, XRF, particle size analyzer, melt plastometer
  • Accurately record data, classify according to specifications, and communicate results to the appropriate operating area
  • Work closely with Pilot Plant and Technology for new product scale up trials and project support testing
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize in a fast paced environment while managing time to meet daily testing needs
  • Inventory and procurement of all chemicals and supplies needed to effectively run the lab
  • Participate in Plant Internal Audits to measure the effectiveness of the Quality Management System
  • Adhere to all Responsible Care Procedures making safety and environmental guidelines top priorities
  • Perform weekly lab safety inspections and plant general inspections
  • Enter maintenance requests and issue work permits
  • Investigate customer complaints related to product defects or inconsistencies.
  • Compile laboratory test data and perform analyses.

Custom Fabricator

Traco
Cranberry, PA
01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Performed on a self-directed team in the production of custom curved windows
  • Utilized engineering drawings in calculations necessary to draw window frames to scale
  • Assembled windows without prefabricated materials
  • Operated powered equipment such as break press, band saw, and shear

Intern Lab Technician

Zinc Corporation of America
Monaca, PA
01.1997 - 12.1997
  • Calibrated and operated analytical laboratory equipment
  • Analyzed daily wastewater samples by way of AA spectroscopy

Education

B.A. - Environmental Science, Biology

Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA
01.1997

Skills

  • Meticulous Record-keeping
  • Analytical testing
  • Laboratory safety
  • Instrument Calibration
  • Sample preparation
  • Audit inspections
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Sample examination
  • Improvement facilitation
  • Inventory maintenance
  • Quality control knowledge
  • Test result analysis
  • Customer focus
  • Results-oriented
  • Quality focus
  • Quality control
  • Equipment calibration

Timeline

Senior Quality Lab Technician/ Quality Training Co

Styropek, formally Nova Chemicals
01.1999 - Current

Custom Fabricator

Traco
01.1998 - 01.1999

Intern Lab Technician

Zinc Corporation of America
01.1997 - 12.1997

B.A. - Environmental Science, Biology

Slippery Rock University

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