Cynthia Milich
Watsonville,CA
Summary
Proficient Quality Analyst with experience handling and resolving critical quality problems using research abilities. Strong analytical, organizational and planning abilities. Consistently works with minimum supervision. Independent and self-directed.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Supervisor/Analyst II
Germains Seed Technology
Gilroy, CA
06.2007 - 09.2024
- Ensure that the quality control technicians conduct quality analysis on products for both raw seed and finished products.
- Ensure accurate test records and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) are created.
- Prioritize the daily workload and standard working practices, making amendments and improvements where required.
- Manage, monitor, and ensure that the work performed adheres to protocols for authorizing sign off of seed and pellets during production and final release.
- Maintain a high level of throughput in the lab to meet customer order deadlines. Organize and report the results of analysis. Ensure that all equipment is functioning and that regular calibrations take place to maintain accurate results. Identify training needs for QC team members to ensure employee development and relevant up-skilling; train team members on proper processes, procedures, and accurate completion of all documentation.
- Monitor production quality by checking documentation, record product non-conformances into PMS, and report any issues. Ensure documentation, packaging, labeling, seed counts, and weights are accurate. Plan and establish work.
Assistant Plant Breeder-Research Technician 11 Yrs
Ferry-Morse Seed Company
San Juan Bautista, CA
- Determined breeding crosses to enhance germplasm and incorporate key and novel traits for population development, line enhancement and marker development.
- Utilized scientific methods to promote the quality of collected samples and stored specimens.
Plant Breeder | 8 Yrs
Harris Moran Seed Company Research Department
San Juan Bautista, CA
- Conducted research on the genetics of plant improvement by hybridization techniques.
- Maintained records of germplasm sources and breeding activities.
- Analyzed results of field trials to select superior genotypes for further propagation.
- Advised management on best practices related to cost effective production while maintaining high quality standards.
- Tested crop samples in laboratory to determine quality and documented findings.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Horticulture
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PASkills
- Adept at facilitation - guiding workflow through processes for maximum productivity
- Expediting – coordinating of multi-department output to create efficiency for best results company wide
- Creating and documenting system processes; Continuous Improvement
- Resourceful – able to find what is needed in complex systems without direction
Creation of profitable new varieties from research creation to product development to profitable product - Budget creation development and adherence
Ability to work well with and bring out the best in others at all levels to achieve desired goals
- Passionate about the agriculture and seed industry
- Appreciation of the art of plant breeding
- Intellectual Property I PVP - Patent application experience
- Laboratory experience; utilizing various laboratory equipment
- Competent use of Microsoft Office - Access, Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook; Product Management System
Timeline
Quality Control Supervisor/Analyst II
Germains Seed Technology
06.2007 - 09.2024
Assistant Plant Breeder-Research Technician 11 Yrs
Ferry-Morse Seed Company
Plant Breeder | 8 Yrs
Harris Moran Seed Company Research Department
Bachelors Degree - Horticulture
Pennsylvania State University
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