Jaci Soileau
Senior Microbiology Food Scientist
Baton Rouge,Louisiana
Summary
Energized food scientist hoping to bring adaptable nature and extensive laboratory experience to The Coca-Cola Company team!
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Public Health Laboratory Scientist
Office Of Public Health
01.2018 - Current
- Direct laboratory analyses of ready-to-eat foods for Salmonella species, Listeria species, and E. coli 0157:H7 in compliance with FDA and ISO policies accomplishing 100% proficiency testing success rate
- Build and maintain LIMS through user acceptance tests for all tests performed in laboratory
- Lead root cause analysis collaborations in effort to determine root causes and corrective actions to mitigate risks and improve processes
- Establish environment for continuous process improvement and problem recognition, resolution, and prevention to refine quality and validity of results including reducing turnaround time by more than 50% since 2020
- Spearheaded creation and enforcement of policies and procedures to ensure adherence to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards and regulatory mandates; achieved 100% compliance, resulting in zero citations during audits and accreditation reviews
- Orchestrated training programs for scientists, technicians, and interns, conducting periodic evaluations to ensure only trained and competent personnel were involved in testing activities, resulting in 30% faster testing turnaround time and 25% decrease in errors
- Collaborated with FDA as one of National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System's (NARMS) sites
Lead Laboratory Technician
Office Of Public Health
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex problems, resulting in more efficient lab operations.
- Coordinated maintenance of all analytical technologies
- Planned and executed media preparation and verifications
- Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards
- Maintained safe and clean work environments by adhering to strict safety guidelines and protocols
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Nutrition
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 08.2013 - 05.2017
Skills
Food Science
Chemistry
Microbiology
Analytical Technologies
Continuous Improvement Methodologies
Root Cause Analysis Methodologies
Problem Solving Skills
Risk Framework
Managing Teamwork
Cross-functional Teams
QSE Processes
Communication
Timeline
Senior Public Health Laboratory Scientist
Office Of Public Health
01.2018 - Current
Lead Laboratory Technician
Office Of Public Health
10.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Nutrition
Louisiana State University
08.2013 - 05.2017