Denise Jackson

Work History

Active Minerals

Aiken , South Carolina

03.2020 - 04.2020

Executed corrective actions when test controls were outside specified limits.
Recorded, reported and posted test results using Microsoft.
Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
Kept laboratory in compliance with all applicable guidelines and laws.
Steered process development experiments in lab and supported scale up processes.
Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.

Milliken & Company

Johnston , South Carolina

10.2016 - 03.2020

Replaced worn-out machine parts and produced tests for quality standards.
Set up and adjusted machines for day-to-day operations.
Conducted quality inspections of finished products and made minor repairs to meet project expectations.
Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
Monitored machinery in operation to identify concerns and make corrections or report complex problems.
Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed non-conformance issues with management.
Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
Reviewed production specifications to verify accurate weights and measurements prior to mixing ingredients.
Loaded supplies into machines by hand or by hoist.

Shaw Industries Inc.

Aiken , South Carolina

06.2006 - 06.2016

Inspected manufactured parts by reviewing visually and assessing dimensions.
Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections and other established tests.
Developed and audited practices, programs and reporting system metrics for optimal efficiency.
Conducted data review and followed standard practices to find solutions.
Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
Determined root cause of deviations and non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions throughout product development process.
Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
Identified and resolved variances to bring products in line with requirements.
Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates.
Monitored testing procedures and verified performance of tests according to established item specifications and protocol.
Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
Performed visual assessment of products to evaluate conformance with quality standards.
Completed supporting documentation for testing procedures, including data capture forms, equipment logbooks and inventory forms.
Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis.

Augusta University Health

Augusta, South Carolina

11.2012 - 07.2015

Worked with pathologist to isolate abnormalities and narrow down likely diagnoses.
Assisted pathology team with skilled analyses by preparing tissue samples.
Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
Handled specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of results.
Kept laboratory equipment clean and in good working order for optimal functionality and longevity.
Analyzed experiment and test results to validate adherence to standards and specifications.
Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.