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Work History
Education
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Research
Leadership Experience
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Published Work
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FRED GONZALES

La Habra,CA

Summary

Experienced quality assurance professional with a comprehensive background in quality control and analysis. Skilled at identifying and resolving issues, ensuring strict compliance with industry standards, and optimizing processes for maximum efficiency. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, consistently delivering reliable results. Recognized for precision, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Control Analyst

SK Laboratories
03.2024 - Current
  • Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
  • Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis.
  • Interpreted test results by comparing to established specifications and control limits, making recommendations on appropriateness of data for release.
  • Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
    Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
  • Collected and analyzed data to measure effectiveness of quality control processes.
  • Developed and maintained quality assurance procedure documentation.
  • Created and maintained several databases to track statistical data.
  • Achieved shorter lead times by optimizing workflow processes, resulting in faster delivery times for customers.
  • Streamlined processes, implementing rigorous testing protocols to ensure product reliability.
  • Conducted root cause analysis for recurring issues, developing long-term solutions to prevent recurrence.
  • Provided training to new hires on quality control procedures, fostering a culture of excellence within the team.
  • Inspected incoming products for adherence to labeling laws and company quality standards.
  • Inspected items and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions.
  • Developed and implemented procedures to meet product quality standards.
  • Reported problems and concerns to management.
  • Drafted technical documents such as deviation reports, testing protocol and trend analyses.

Analytical Chemist

Pacific Star Labs
11.2022 - 03.2024
  • Entered and verified samples via Tag Leaf and METRC systems
  • Daily calibration of analytical scales and volumetric pipets
  • Daily temperature verification of all cold storage samples and water purification systems
  • Processed samples for analytical analysis via dilution and microwave digestion (Anton Paar Multiwave GO)
  • Created calibration curves for LOD, LOQ, and heavy metal analysis via serial dilutions
  • Performed Heavy Metal analysis via ICP-MS (Shimadzu ICPMS2030-Cetac ASX-280 auto sampler)
  • Performed moisture analysis
  • Entered finalized test results back into Tag Leaf system

Quality Control Chemist

Crown Polymers/ Kinetic staffing
08.2021 - 11.2022
  • Conducted chemical analysis on all incoming raw materials for production (NCO% titrations, FTIR)
  • Performed grind tests to ensure smoothness of raw pigments to be added to the product batches being produced
  • Conducted chemical analysis of the outgoing finished crown product (Viscosity, Weight/ Gal, Mixed viscosity, viscosity profile, Gel time, Working time, Hardness tests, and NCO% titrations)
  • Conducted color pigment matching using the DATA color 500
  • Accurately complete and reported all internal departmental documentation of chemical analysis and testing
  • Maintained Crown lab stock inventory and Identified chemicals and equipment needed to order on a daily basis
  • Maintained an orderly lab and cleaned equipment and work area daily
  • Provided R&D support whenever needed

Chemical stockroom student Assistant

California State University, Fullerton
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Maintained chemical inventory for classroom labs on a daily basis
  • Managed and refilled liquid nitrogen tanks for use in Biology labs (180-230 lbs)
  • Prepared and distributed standard solutions for use in teaching labs at 2 CSUF classrooms
  • Organized and maintained stockroom inventory, including but not limited to volatile aromatics, organic and non-organic compounds and acids and bases

Peer Advisor

Project RAISE California State University, Fullerton
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Taught Hispanic and low-income transfer students on how to navigate the university level courses to sustain a high GPA in the majors of Chemistry and biochemistry
  • Lead monthly meetings with the assigned students to track progress at sustaining high-grade levels in STEM courses
  • Advised on pitfalls to avoid in trying to keep up with hectic schedules and demanding classes
  • Conducted Project RAISE presentations to hundreds of students at partner community colleges

Payroll Clerk

L.A. Fitness
02.2012 - 03.2017
  • Process semi-monthly payroll for a 40,000 employee company
  • Processed Massachusetts and New York janitor’s bi–weekly payroll
  • Processed daily terminations for California, Georgia, Minnesota and Michigan
  • Processed past pay period time adjustments for CA and recalculated employee’s paychecks accordingly
  • Calculated and paid out employee vacation time during periods of leave of absences
  • Created and ran reports for daily terminated employees
  • Assisted in system testing for new enhancements to payroll system

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA
05.2020
  • Chemistry and BioChemistry Treasurer

Associate of Science - Engineering

Fullerton College, Fullerton, CA
08.2013

Skills

  • Experienced in gas chromatography analysis
  • Skilled in high performance liquid chromatography
  • Experience with LC-MS method development
  • Ultraviolet-visible analysis
  • Proficient in NMR data interpretation
  • Proficient in Fourier transform infrared analysis
  • ICP-MS expertise
  • Proficient in Anton Paar Multiwave GO
  • Formulation of organic and inorganic solutions
  • Filtration process optimization
  • Expertise in isolating compounds
  • Advanced purification techniques
  • Assessment of compound precipitation
  • Proficient in dissolution analysis methods
  • Disintegration test operation
  • pH analysis expertise
  • Skilled in analytical measurements
  • Experience with SAP software
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Experience with Microsoft Great Plains
  • Skilled in using Adobe Acrobat
  • Statistical sampling procedures
  • Inventory tracking expertise
  • Calibration of measurement instruments
  • Standardized testing procedures
  • Implementation of testing standards
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Reviewing technical documentation
  • Knowledge of ISO standards
  • Analytical support
  • Interdisciplinary lab cooperation
  • Test troubleshooting expertise
  • Quality control methodologies
  • Analytical laboratory testing
  • Process optimization
  • Quantitative analysis
  • Process optimization
  • Cost optimization strategies
  • SOP design and implementation
  • Standard operating procedure revisions
  • Conducting quality investigations
  • Testing and validation processes
  • Skilled in ensuring accuracy of laboratory equipment
  • Final product evaluation
  • Quality control reporting
  • Audit support
  • Strategic problem-solving
  • Materials evaluation
  • Implementation of corrective actions
  • Quality assurance systems
  • Thorough product evaluations
  • Statistical sampling techniques
  • Material quality assessments
  • Qualitative and Quantitative analysis
  • Corrective actions
  • Quality management systems
  • Product Inspections
  • Sampling protocols

Research

Bio-diesel lab student research assistant, Dr. Scott Hewitt, Fullerton, CA, 08/19 - 05/20

  • Managed collection of used vegetable oil from campus eateries., Processed vegetable oil into bio-diesel via catalyst assisted transesterification. Drew schematics to build permanent bio-diesel facility at CSUF., Led a team of 5 in the production of bio-diesel and liquid hand soap for use on campus at science facilities.

Fuel cell lab student research assistant, Dr. John Haan, Fullerton, CA, 01/19 - 12/19,

  • Created solution for possible fuel sources using multiple organic and inorganic compounds to maximize voltage and current output., Analyzed Data on a weekly basis to visualize compound trends and to fine-tune mixture ratios to maximize power output., Painted Fuel cell membranes with various metallic compounds, to find compounds with the highest ion transfer rates possible.

Leadership Experience

Treasurer, Chemistry & Biochemistry Club
California State University, Fullerton — Jan 2019 to May 2020

  • Managed club finances, budgeting, and allocation of funds for events and activities.
  • Coordinated with faculty advisors and club officers to support campus outreach and academic workshops.
  • Contributed to growing club membership and organizing networking events for chemistry and biochemistry majors.

Honors And Awards

Lyle Wallace Service Award 

California State University, Fullerton — May 2020

The Scholar is Awarded  to  a graduating senior in recognition of outstanding leadership, service, and contributions to the Department of  Chemistry and Biochemistry at California State University, Fullerton. exemplifying dedication to student mentorship, academic excellence, and campus engagement.

Published Work

A non-precious metal ascorbate fuel cell, 02/21, https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/er.6565

Coursework

  • Green Chemistry
  • Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
  • Separations in Chemistry
  • Electro-Chemistry
  • Bomb Calorimeter
  • Liquid Chromatography–Mass Spectroscopy
  • High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
  • Gas Chromatography
  • Filtration/Isolation of compounds

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Software

SAP software

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Publisher)

Microsoft Great Planes

Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop

Ceridian Time management

Tag Leaf

METRC systems

Timeline

Quality Control Analyst - SK Laboratories
03.2024 - Current
Analytical Chemist - Pacific Star Labs
11.2022 - 03.2024
Quality Control Chemist - Crown Polymers/ Kinetic staffing
08.2021 - 11.2022
Chemical stockroom student Assistant - California State University, Fullerton
08.2019 - 12.2019
Peer Advisor - Project RAISE California State University, Fullerton
08.2018 - 08.2019
Payroll Clerk - L.A. Fitness
02.2012 - 03.2017
California State University Fullerton - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Fullerton College - Associate of Science, Engineering

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