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Adriana Lupian

Merced,CA

Summary

Results-driven Chemistry graduate with hands-on experience in analytical methods development and quality assurance within the enology industry. Skilled in conducting chemical analysis at all stages of the winemaking process, utilizing a variety of analytical instruments and adhering to standard operating procedures. Demonstrated ability to ensure data precision and accuracy, maintain lab cleanliness, and contribute to process improvement initiatives. Effective communicator and collaborative team player, committed to upholding safety protocols and fostering a culture of quality excellence. Eager to leverage expertise in analytical chemistry to support the development and implementation of quality assurance processes as an Analytical Chemistry Methods Development Quality Associate.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Laboratory Technician

The Wine Group
Ripon, CA
04.2022 - Current
  • Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshoot malfunctions when needed. • Prepare test solutions, compounds, or reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct tests. • Troubleshoot technical issues inside the laboratory and completed basic equipment calibration, and maintenance. • produced quality data by following exact procedures and techniques. • communicated test results and requests between the laboratory and outside personnel. • performs chemical analysis of grapes, juice, fermenters, and wine following standard operating procedures and protocols. • operates various laboratory and technical instruments which may include but are not limited to auto titrators, infrared analyzers, turbidimeters, density meters, and Atomic Emission spectroscopy. • Provided training to newly recruited laboratory technicians.

Harvest Lab Intern

Delicato Family Wines
Manteca, CA
07.2021 - 11.2021
  • Conducted chemical analysis on grapes, juice, fermenters, and wine using standard enology lab equipment, including IR Spectroscopy via FOSS, Autotitrator, Alcolyzer, Mettler, Brix/densitometer, and Biosystems Y-25.
  • Operated analytical instruments following standard operating procedures to ensure accurate results.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in the lab to uphold quality standards.
  • Performed data entry to record analysis results and maintain accurate records.
  • Collected wine samples from tanks for analysis and quality control purposes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry

California State University, Stanislaus
05.2020

Associate in Science Degree - Transfer in Mathematics

Merced Community College
12.2015

Skills

  • Proficient in analytical analysis at all stages of the winemaking process
  • Experienced in ensuring data validation for precision and accuracy
  • Skilled in monitoring and maintaining lab equipment, troubleshooting common issues, and performing calibrations
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities, able to effectively communicate and collaborate with colleagues across all functional areas
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and process improvement
  • Ability to manage projects/processes from start to completion, while contributing effectively to team goals
  • Familiarity with food safety management programs and compliance

Additional Information

Laboratory Experience, Equipment Sterilization, Safety Procedure/Maintenance, Data Analysis & Reporting, Management Skills, Schedule Maintenance, Aseptic Procedure, Problem Solving, Effective Communication, Time and Self-Management, Team Collaboration, Customer Service & Support

Expertise

Ability to optimize various communication medium as well as discuss lab result in technical and layman terms, Improved communication skills by relating and communicating with patients and nurses as volunteer staff, Technical and scientific knowledge employed in the interpretation and understanding of work-related materials, Knacks for interpreting and understanding new and confusing information or materials by studying and working with them, Excellent ability to optimize mathematical knowledge to analyze and compile laboratory data for an accurate result, Demonstrate excellent attention to details in handling the analysis of various data to identify a possible solution, Ability to optimize scientific and mathematical methods to recognize the nature of a problem, reason and solve the issue, Perception and understanding of the proper working of lab machines as well as perform a visual inspection of finished products, Exposure to laboratory techniques, including the efficient and proper handling of a pipette, Gain experience in the qualitative and quantitative separation of mixtures of a compound using both mathematical and analytical knowledge., Adhered to established safety standards as well as lab cleanliness in line with safety procedures, Careful handling of different lab equipment including proper sterilization of tools without contaminating any solution, Proficiency in data analysis, pipetting, titrations, dilutions, and chromatography, Exceptional management and organizational skills demonstrated in the maintenance of legible, organized, and complete lab workbooks, Organize individual with the ability to adapt to establish schedule as well as shows resourcefulness in an emergency, Capacity to work alone through exceptional time and self-management and also work well in a team environment, Compliance to set processes through the ability to accurately follow Standard Operating Procedures within set timeframe

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Timeline

Laboratory Technician

The Wine Group
04.2022 - Current

Harvest Lab Intern

Delicato Family Wines
07.2021 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry

California State University, Stanislaus

Associate in Science Degree - Transfer in Mathematics

Merced Community College
Adriana Lupian