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Darcey Stringer

Gurnee

Summary

Demonstrated quality and lab operations leader with over 15 years of experience in regulated environments including pharmaceuticals, biotech, manufacturing, and life sciences. Proven expertise in designing and optimizing labs from the ground up, developing ISO, FDA, and cGMP compliant methods, and fostering high impact cross functional collaboration. Adept at building engaged teams, driving high performance and overall quality throughout.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Control Manager

American Blending and Filling
Waukegan, IL
10.2023 - Current

Leading lab process redesigns to support faster batch turnaround and better analyst autonomy

Developing tools to streamline and improve investigation and CAPA processes

Collaborating across departments to refine raw materials workflow and integrate shared tracking system

Overseeing methodology standardization and documentation to ensure audit readiness

Continuous improvements through GMP walks and internal audits

Senior Supervisor, Contaminants

Eurofins
Madison, WI
07.2022 - 07.2023

Streamlined workflows and established metrics-based prioritization tool to support cross-functional efficiency

Acted as liaison between technical team and client services to ensure successful project execution and client satisfaction

Drove quality through deviation trend analysis, CAPA, and implementation of compliance-focused process improvements

Senior Group Leader

PPD
Middleton, WI
02.2018 - 07.2022

Directed the lab buildout for new service lines, identifying infrastructure needs, procuring equipment, and ensuring regulatory compliance from concept to execution

Designed and validated testing methodologies in a cGMP environment, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and client requirements

Let weekly project planning with clients, direct team and support teams to maintain aligned execution and timelines

Developed progressive onboarding program that enabled team productivity and autonomy within 60 days

Partnered with business development to translate scientific needs into operational capabilities

Microbiology Lab Manager

Foremost Farms
Baraboo, WI
04.2014 - 02.2018

Managed staffing, training, and inventory, maintaining high quality throughput while reducing budget by 10%

Addressed client needs and investigations directly, contributing to overall client satisfaction

Performed audits of all plant labs to ensure regulatory compliance, safety, and overall GMPs

Education

Microbiology

Edgewood College
Madison, WI
05-2009

Skills

    Quality system management: SOP development, CAPA, deviation/investigation

    Audit experience: internal, client quality, and regulatory

    Project oversight: Budget, timeline, and resource planning

    Laboratory experience: HPLC, ELISA, USP, Environmental montoring

    Talent development: Team coaching, succession planning, growth planning

Timeline

Quality Control Manager

American Blending and Filling
10.2023 - Current

Senior Supervisor, Contaminants

Eurofins
07.2022 - 07.2023

Senior Group Leader

PPD
02.2018 - 07.2022

Microbiology Lab Manager

Foremost Farms
04.2014 - 02.2018

Microbiology

Edgewood College
Darcey Stringer