Edwin Melgar
Lakewood
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Rise Baking Company
Kent
10.2024 - Current
- Verify batch formulas and product labels, ensuring activities are complete.
- Verify GMPs are followed in the facility.
- Verify CCPs/preventive controls as required.
- Record temperature readings.
- Review production records for completion and compliance with documentation practices.
- Support food safety program, quality standards, etc.
- Environmental monitoring program (vector sampling, validation, and ATP).
- Conducted root cause analysis on defective parts and provided corrective action recommendations to management.
- Ensured that all products meet customer requirements prior to shipping.
- Developed and implemented inspection procedures for incoming materials.
- Supported internal audits by verifying accuracy of documents against actual conditions.
- Supervised a team of Quality Control Inspectors and Technicians.
- Ensured documentation accuracy for all quality assurance activities within the facility.
- Monitored product samples for compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Develop, implement and maintain master sanitation schedules are executed effectively, documented and filed.
- Manage chemical control within sanitation department, working with chemical provider.
- Continually train, monitor and enforce compliance to safety program including Lock Out Tag Out, chemical safety, chemical SDS, etc.
Quality Control Inspector
Hyatt Die Cast & Engineering Corporation
Garden Grove
11.2022 - 10.2024
- Inspected products for defects and conformance to customer specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Verified accuracy of product labels, including expiration dates and lot numbers.
- Performed first article inspection on incoming raw materials.
- Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
Quality Control Inspector
Townsend Farms
Gresham
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Sampling for laboratory analysis.
- UV-Vis Spectroscopy
- Analyzed data from process control systems to identify trends in product quality.
- Developed corrective action plans based on findings from investigations and audits.
- Statical methods for experiments in biotechnology
- Reviewed customer complaints and identified potential sources of quality issues.
Laboratory Analyst
Center for Research in Biotechnology (CIBYN)
Monterrey
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Microbiological analysis.
- Total Dissolved Solids/TDS.
- Total Suspended Solids/TSS.
- Turbidity.
- Statistical analysis.
- Spectroscopic Methods (F-AAS, OES, ICP-OES, AFS)
- HPLC.
- Microbiological analysis.
- Collected and organized data to perform data analysis and prepare technical reports.
- Collected samples from various sources for testing purposes.
- Utilized Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) for tracking, documenting, and reporting laboratory activities.
- Interpreted test results and determined need for retesting.
- Engaged in collaborative research projects, contributing to scientific papers and presentations.
- Conducted complex biochemical analyses using advanced laboratory equipment.
- Collaborated with research teams to design and execute experimental protocols.
- Maintained laboratory inventory and ordered necessary supplies for ongoing projects.
- Trained junior analysts on laboratory techniques and best practices for accuracy.
- Analyzed data trends to support ongoing biotechnology research initiatives effectively.
- Maintained detailed records of all laboratory activities, including test results and instrument calibrations.
- Conducted chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist in the research of new products.
- Reviewed technical documents such as Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Control Plans.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies necessary for laboratory operations.
- Operated laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, autoclaves, incubators and pH meters in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Trained new personnel on proper lab safety practices, instrumentation usage, operation protocols and more.
- Supported cleanliness and health standards to foster safe and effective sample analysis.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents, ensuring availability and minimizing waste.
Education
Master of Science - Bioprocess
Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon
Monterrey06-2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Universidad Juarez Autonoma De Tabasco
Mexico 12-2019
Skills
- GMPs
- Employee Supervision
- Materials Testing
- Product Inspection
- Quality Control
- Equipment Calibration
- Sampling
- Laboratory
- Food safety
- Food quality
- Food safety program
- Quality standards
- CCps/preventive controls
- Patch monitoring software
- SAP
- HACCP
- Forms management
- Production experience
- Inspection procedures
- Safety procedures
- Quality processes
- Microbiological analysis
- Statistical analysis
- Data interpretation
- Problem solving
- Sample preparation
- Experimental design
- Chemical handling
- Biological analysis
- Laboratory safety
- Chemical identification
- Inventory control
- Laboratory techniques
- Microbiology techniques
- Chemical reagent preparation
Certification
- Bachelor and Master degrees obtained outside the country were approved by World Education Services (WES).
- 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health by OSHA.
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Timeline
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Rise Baking Company
10.2024 - Current
Quality Control Inspector
Hyatt Die Cast & Engineering Corporation
11.2022 - 10.2024
Quality Control Inspector
Townsend Farms
01.2022 - 11.2022
Laboratory Analyst
Center for Research in Biotechnology (CIBYN)
01.2019 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Bioprocess
Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Universidad Juarez Autonoma De Tabasco