Jane Skaggs
Manchester,MO
Summary
Resourceful Specialist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in data analysis, project management, and strategic planning. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring success in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sample Prep Specialist
Bayer Crop Science
02.2021 - Current
- Prepare plant tissue samples to support regulatory studies
- Maintained GLP compliance across various tasks
- Be responsible for troubleshooting moderate to extensive problem solving requiring original thought
- Oversee and continuously improve the Quality Management System by managing documentation, conducting audits, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving process improvements across the organization
- Contribute to the compliance with Bayer Crop Science safety, Biosafety and stewardship standards and traceability through appropriate quality management and information systems
- Increased efficiency by automating routine tasks with software solutions.
- Train third party contractors, to ensure competency at a high level
- Be responsible for some lab equipment, including maintenance and lab areas
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
QA Short Term Assignment
Bayer Crop Science
Chesterfield, Missouri
12.2025 - Current
- Currently supporting a short-term QA assignment to learn QA processes, procedures, and quality systems.
- Shadowing QA team to understand management of quality documentation, investigations, and compliance activities..
- Observing SOP application and established processes within day-to-day QA operations.
- Gained familiarity with QA workflows and cross-functional collaboration while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
Sample Prep Lab Technician
Bayer Crop Science
04.2020 - 02.2021
- Weigh and extract samples for high throughput analytical processes
- Prepare plant tissue samples to support regulatory studies
- Responsible for receiving and logging agricultural samples using a computerized tracking system
- Maintained GLP compliance across various tasks
- Maintained cleanliness and operational readiness of equipment to support laboratory activities.
Lab Technician
Balchem
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Performed a broad range of sensory evaluations, analytical, chemical, microbiological and physical tests for finished goods and incoming ingredients as identified by the current specification.
- Identified non-conforming lots and investigated root causes of non-conformance.
- Evaluated collected data to determine corrective actions for non-conformance.
- Assisted in investigations of complaints to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Reviewed and wrote SOPs for the laboratory.
- Performed lab equipment calibrations and maintenance per the frequency noted in calibration procedures.
- Performed daily plant inspections and in plant process and internal audits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
McKendree University
Lebanon, IL07-2019
Associate of Science -
Lewis And Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL05-2017
Skills
- GLP compliance
- Quality management systems
- Documentation control
- Root cause analysis
- Continuous improvement
- Employee training
- Team collaboration
- Customer relations
Timeline
QA Short Term Assignment
Bayer Crop Science
12.2025 - Current
Sample Prep Specialist
Bayer Crop Science
02.2021 - Current
Sample Prep Lab Technician
Bayer Crop Science
04.2020 - 02.2021
Lab Technician
Balchem
11.2019 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
McKendree University
Associate of Science -
Lewis And Clark Community College