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Jennifer Saavedra
Carol Stream,IL
Summary
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Specialist II
Avenacy Inc.
Schaumburg, IL
01.2022 - Current
- Conduct thorough quality documentation review to ensure compliance with industry standards for generic pharmaceutical products.
- Collaborate with our Contract Manufacturers Quality Assurance team members to identify and resolve quality issues effectively.
- Collect data documentation for accuracy and completion for all new Contract Manufacturers or new products assigned.
- Complete technical documents such as Product Packaging Assessments, Shipping Study Forms, Stability Response Letters.
- Assign Change Control numbers and ensure documents are completed, signed off and filed in The Box.
- Ensure all documents used have the most current version and most update to date information.
- Document all new hires into Excel Training Spreadsheet and request the necessary training SOPs to be completed.
- Miscellaneous projects, Quality Assurance tasks assigned by Director, Employee inquiries about products or documents.
Quality Assurance Team Lead
Becton Dickenson (BD)
Carol Stream, IL
04.2013 - 12.2021
- Led Quality Assurance Technicians for day to day activities and priorities.
- Held department meetings for daily, weekly and monthly department goals.
- Mentored QA team members in best practices for process improvement and problem resolution during customer order checking.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align quality objectives with operational upcoming goals.
- Acted as key point of contact for all QA aspects of quarantining, testing, and releasing customer orders.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements and increasing efficiency.
- Managed Environmental Monitoring sampling in lab areas.
- Performed calibrations on lab equipment used in manufacturing of products.
- Documented nonconforming material and reported to appropriate team supervisor for review and direction.
- Delivered high-quality products under tight deadlines through efficient prioritization techniques.
- Interview potential candidates for Quality Assurance Technician positions.
Sterility Medical Lab Technician
SGS Life Science Services
Lincolnshire, IL
07.2004 - 04.2013
- Kept Sterility department running and increased company revenue by 23% one year.
- Conducted laboratory tests following strict safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
- Tested Biological Indicators for Sterility of pharmaceutical products and recorded incubator results.
- Maintained laboratory inventory and managed supplies to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Trained new Medical Lab Technicians on SOPs, lab equipment and day to day activities.
- Conducted and recorded Environmental Monitoring testing in cleanrooms and designated areas.
Education
Registered Medical Assistant -
Lincoln College of Technology
Melrose Park, IL06-2009
High School Diploma -
Lake Park High School
Roselle05-2000
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving skills
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Documentation and reporting
Interests
Timeline
Quality Assurance Specialist II
Avenacy Inc.
01.2022 - Current
Quality Assurance Team Lead
Becton Dickenson (BD)
04.2013 - 12.2021
Sterility Medical Lab Technician
SGS Life Science Services
07.2004 - 04.2013
Registered Medical Assistant -
Lincoln College of Technology
High School Diploma -
Lake Park High School