Jane Cahoon
Cambridge,MN
Summary
Innovative professional skilled in optimizing laboratory workflows and managing resources. Known for developing effective training programs and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, ready to drive significant improvements in laboratory operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Packaging Lab Supervisor
Abbott Laboratories
Plymouth, MN
01.2014 - 01.2025
- Supervised laboratory operations to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices and operational procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency within the lab environment.
- Managed inventory of supplies and equipment, optimizing resource allocation for experiments.
- Developed training programs to enhance team skills in laboratory techniques and safety protocols.
- Conducted regular audits to maintain adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Reduced turnaround time for test results by optimizing workflows and laboratory procedures.
- Maintained equipment and facilities in good working order.
- Worked closely with quality assurance teams to address and resolve any discrepancies or concerns related to laboratory processes, data, or results.
- Created quality control reports on monthly basis.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, ensuring timely delivery of supplies and cost-effective procurement practices.
- Recorded and interpreted laboratory results to present to colleagues.
Education
Associate of Science - Tourism And Travel Management
Anoka Technical College
Anoka, MN09-1997
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Method development
- Relationship building
- Training and mentoring
- Standard operating procedures
- Sample preparation
- Schedule management
- Documentation and reporting
- Maintenance scheduling
- Equipment management
- Equipment calibration
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Packaging Lab Supervisor
Abbott Laboratories
01.2014 - 01.2025
Associate of Science - Tourism And Travel Management
Anoka Technical College
I was tasked with helping get get this Lab up and running.
Abbott wanted a packaging Lab to test their own products. So I was given tasks to verify and calibrate equipment.
I also helped get SOP's to use for each job we were were working on. Trained employees to SOP's to use in Lab.