Conner Apffel
Jefferson,LA
Summary
Diligent quality professional ensuring accurate and reliable test results for over 3 years. Demonstrated expertise in maintaining high standards of regulatory compliance and quality control. Proven ability to utilize analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Intertek Testing Services
12.2022 - Current
- Perform requested analysis of petrochemical and agricultural samples
- Adhere to standards of quality control, such as SQC charts and round-robin participation
- Process and report data in software, such Chemstation, Excel, SampleManager and QC/Plus
- Perform meticulous troubleshooting—involving root-cause analysis and improvement of preventative maintenance guidelines— on instruments such as CFR engines, ICP’s and GC’s.
- Follow principles of data traceability
- Provide staff training in methods
- Participate in special courses by instrument manufacturers such as Agilent and PerkinElmer
Laboratory Technician
Owen Biosciences, Inc.
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Acquire data on safety and efficacy of novel cosmetic and skin-protecting products
- Comply with CGMP protocols
- Characterize the physical and chemical properties of newly synthesized peptides and perform assays on epidermal cell lines
- Report and discuss findings to supervisor and company owner
Research Assistant
Tulane School of Tropical Medicine and Public Health, Emerging Scholars Program
06.2016 - 07.2016
- Assist PhD candidates in toxicology research
- Derive procedures from literature and the instrument manual to troubleshoot issues related to insufficient peak separation of vitamin D metabolites and unexpected background noise
- Present findings to colleagues
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Biochemistry
Louisiana State University
12-2020
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Standardized testing methodology
- Data analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Documentation and reporting
- Internal and external audit witnessing
- Verbal and written communication
- Technical troubleshooting
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Training and development of associates
Accomplishments
- Demonstrated conformance to method and quality requirements through test witnessing by auditors. Zero findings of non-compliance, which resulted in the renewal of the ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and positive reviews by clients
- Expanded the shift's testing capabilities and eliminated the need for backup coverage by earning qualification to run 200+ methods and maintain 50+ instruments
- Increased staff proficiency by training 15+ technicians on basic and advanced methods
- Ensured the proper use of instruments and collection of method-compliant results across shifts by authoring over a dozen SOP's, which decreased turnaround times by several hours
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Intertek Testing Services
12.2022 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Owen Biosciences, Inc.
06.2017 - 12.2017
Research Assistant
Tulane School of Tropical Medicine and Public Health, Emerging Scholars Program
06.2016 - 07.2016
Bachelor's Degree - Biochemistry
Louisiana State University