Casandra Watts
Griffin,GA
Summary
Compassionate Laboratory Technician trained to handle issues and remain level-headed. Reliable and hardworking with great interpersonal and team collaboration skills. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Analytical Technician
Sumika Polymers
Griffin, GA
12.2022 - Current
- Performed data analysis on results from various experiments to identify trends or discrepancies.
- Calibrated lab instruments in accordance with established protocols.
- Participated in research projects involving product development, process optimization, and troubleshooting.
- Documented all experimental processes according to company standards and regulations.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on laboratory equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Provided technical support to colleagues regarding the operation of specialized laboratory instruments.
- Interpreted data obtained from experiments and reviewed findings with team members for further investigation.
- Ensured compliance with safety procedures while working in the laboratory environment.
- Evaluated existing analytical methods for accuracy and reliability prior to implementation.
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Used time management and adaptability skills to prioritize and run multiple tests.
QA Lead
DEWAFELBAKKERS
McDonough, Georgia
12.2011 - 04.2022
- Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples.
- Identify quality problems and recommend solutions.
- Monitor testing procedures to ensure that all tests are performed according to established item specifications, standard test methods, or protocols.
- Participate in out-of-specification and failure investigations and recommend corrective actions.
- Participate in internal assessments and audits as required.
- Perform visual inspections of finished products.
- Serve as a technical liaison between quality control and other departments, vendors, or contractors.
- Calibrated programs used to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment.
- Worked collaboratively with members of operations department to improve processes and optimize productivity.
- Collected and shipped product samples to customers.
- Implemented safety training for new hires and re-training for current employees.
- Used HACCP principles to assess risks of different food-related items and document findings.
- Notified management promptly of any systemic concerns with production line and recommended improvement plans.
Education
High School Diploma -
Griffin High
1993
Skills
- Catalog
- Hand tools
- Materials
- Protocols
- Quality
- Quality control
- Read
- Specification
- Sample collection
- Manufacturing expertise
- Problem resolution
- Organization
- Process improvement
- Communications
- Operational improvement
- Team management
- Team building
- Sample Preparation
- Test Reporting
- Data Analysis
- Laboratory safety procedures
Personal Information
ADDITIONALSKILLS , Ability to adequately train others The capacity to make decisions and problem solve. Ability to work under pressure. Time management, leadership, adaptability and Communication.
Timeline
Analytical Technician
Sumika Polymers
12.2022 - Current
QA Lead
DEWAFELBAKKERS
12.2011 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Griffin High