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Heidi L. Nye

Ellsworth,USA

Summary

Looking for a challenging position in a department where extensive experience in setting standards of quality as well as safety, where my experience will be fully utilized and will help to ensure compliance.

Dedicated and focused quality control/quality control professional with 10+ years’ experience in R&D and commercial lab environments. Responsible for all aspects of running a quality control/quality assurance laboratory including: equipment qualification and calibration, writing and implementing test procedures, method transfer and validations, evaluating efficiency of lab, administration, stability testing and final release testing of samples, in-process samples, raw materials and finished products: Excels at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals Extensive knowledge of the various laboratory procedures Reduced cost of calibrating equipment by setting up in-house procedures Knowledgeable with environmental and safety lab regulations Developed key performance indicators to monitor lab performance Successfully implemented multiple-lab efficiency improvement programs Developed program to handle immediate test samples in a timely fashion

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Diagnostic Associate II

Iowa State University
05.2019 - Current

Mentored 24 hires to ensure efficient integration into operations at a high-volume veterinary diagnostic laboratory.

Performed systematic and proficient PCR test operations.

Recognized as a certified NAHLN testing facility.

AAVLD accredited laboratory

Ensured accurate record-keeping across multiple departments.

Ensured adherence to compliance standards and maintained accurate records.

Safeguarded private records effectively.

Optimized high-throughput laboratory processes delivering same-day results for real-time decision-making.

Skilled in operating multiple proprietary compliance systems.

Audiology Assistant

McFarland Clinic
01.2017 - Current
  • Company Overview: Ames Iowa
  • Conduct and record OSHA standard audiogram testing for corporate clients(CAOHC certified tester #497497)
  • Efficiently conduct and record pediatric hearing screening tests for internal doctor requests
  • Perform in house tympanogram testing as requested
  • Adequately calibrate Benson Audiometer and report compliance
  • Proficiently answer multi line telephone system, fax results, email correspondence, and schedule patients
  • Maintain accounting records and inventory control; place order and stock daily consumables, monitor inventory
  • Use medical computer based patient record system to input daily statistics and place orders
  • Perform appropriate medical and educational follow-up and referral procedures
  • Perform daily billing for hearing aid repairs, patient services and appointments
  • Excel in a demanding, fast-paced medical office with multiple physicians
  • Ames Iowa

Quality Assurance/Quality Control Laboratory Technician II

Poet Biorefining
01.2006 - 05.2017
  • Company Overview: Jewell, Iowa
  • Held the responsibility for upkeep, preventative maintenance, and record keeping for HPLC, NIR, IC and Karl Fischer machines
  • Efficiently maintained thorough and meticulous records for daily product streams analyzed in the lab
  • Regularly performed organizational duties for laboratory; including purchasing and re-stocking required laboratory products and testing materials
  • Fully complied with and participated in internal and third-party audits
  • Communicated results to management and those audited to ensure proper quality control procedures are followed
  • Assigned as the person in charge while the laboratory manager was absent
  • Ensured internal research projects were completed and recorded in a timely manner
  • Active member of Poet Biorefining-Jewell Safety Committee
  • Jewell, Iowa

Office/Laboratory Assistant

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.
01.2003 - 09.2003
  • Company Overview: Ames
  • Responsible for maintaining meticulous records and confidential results
  • Complied with all safety regulations and requirements (ie
  • Chemical hygiene plan, exposure control plan, blood borne pathogens)
  • Accurately and efficiently entered requested/pending tests to be completed at our in-house lab, or to be sent to Iowa State's Veterinary Diagnostic Lab
  • Performed clerical tasks like: answering and directing phone calls, organizing and scheduling appointments, organizing and coordinating meetings, and maintaining filing systems
  • Occasionally ordered laboratory and office supplies, as well as kept record of the inventory
  • Occasionally completed weekly and monthly QA and QC tests to help out department staff
  • Ames

Education

Midwest Poultry Consortium’s Center of Excellence program

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Bachelor of Science degree - Animal Science

Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa
01.2006

Skills

  • Quality Management (QC & QA)
  • Regulatory Affairs
  • Risk Management
  • Regular internal Audit Hosting
  • Vendor Management
  • Leadership
  • Analytical Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills

Timeline

Diagnostic Associate II

Iowa State University
05.2019 - Current

Audiology Assistant

McFarland Clinic
01.2017 - Current

Quality Assurance/Quality Control Laboratory Technician II

Poet Biorefining
01.2006 - 05.2017

Office/Laboratory Assistant

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.
01.2003 - 09.2003

Midwest Poultry Consortium’s Center of Excellence program

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Bachelor of Science degree - Animal Science

Iowa State University
Heidi L. Nye