Joan Acay Vasquez
Kennewick
Summary
Dynamic Analytical Project Manager with a Master's Degree in Chemistry and several years of experience excelling at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously, following through to achieve project goals and excelling in project management and cross-functional coordination. Flexible, detail-oriented and adaptive team player thriving in fast-paced environments, ensuring compliance and quality while delivering exceptional customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Analytical Project Manager
HLMI
Hanford
01.2022 - Current
- Oversee projects at 222-S to fulfill customer needs and requirements, ensuring adherence to project due dates, schedules, and quality standards.
- Provide excellent service and attention to customers throughout the duration of a project.
- Manage and monitor the progress of analysis of customer samples to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Prepare and deliver presentations as required.
- Review analytical data to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Prepare project reports, spreadsheets, and deliverables to support decision-making.
- Assist in sample management and disposition to maintain organization and compliance.
- Coordinate across multiple departments to facilitate prompt shipping of samples to off-site laboratories for testing.
- Monitor analytical samples throughout laboratory processes.
- Manage proper storage of data deliverables in project files and facilitate uploading of electronic deliverables to customer's database.
- Support management in addressing, completing and executing corrective actions.
- Function as technical authority on procedures designated by management.
- Provide support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Conduct periodic inspections of laboratory areas ensuring compliance and safety standards
Data Validator/Standards Laboratory Chemist
Veolia Nuclear Solutions - Federal Services
Hanford
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Reviewed and validated laboratory data to ensure alignment with quality assurance project plans and customer's sampling analysis plans
- Assisted in the review and finalization of reports provided to clients.
- Provided training, guidance, and support to chemical technicians while managing daily activities of the Standards Laboratory, including reagent and standard preparation and chemical inventory oversight.
- Coordinated efficient chemical procurement processes for chemists and scientists to maintain seamless operations.
- Served as technical authority for methods and procedures related to activities and management of the Standards Laboratory.
Laboratory Analyst II
ProThera/SFI Health
Reno
03.2019 - 07.2020
- Managed timely release of raw materials and products from Quality to Production while ensuring adherence to established specifications.
- Developed and executed innovative in-house testing procedures to enhance Engineering/Product Development
- Inspected incoming raw materials prior to use in order to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Supported Production and Marketing through prioritization of material and product releases, resulting in reduced product backorder
- Evaluated analytical results from testing laboratories and production batch records from contract manufacturers.
- Analyzed samples using various analytical techniques.
- Documented and reported test results accurately, maintaining detailed records in compliance with laboratory protocols.
- Assisted in troubleshooting issues with lab instruments or processes when needed.
- Utilized Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) for tracking, documenting, and reporting laboratory activities.
- Facilitated and resolved deviations and out-of-specification investigations as appropriate
- Mentored Quality team members by providing strategic leadership and technical insights
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards, contributing to successful laboratory audits.
Chemistry Instructor
Carrington College
Reno
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Conducted lectures and led discussions on essential principles of inorganic, organic and biochemistry with focus on application in the allied health fields and understanding of medical laboratory results
- Assessed student performance using exams, quizzes, presentations, projects, and other assignments.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress through grades, attendance logs, and other documents.
Chemistry Instructor
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno
01.2015 - 05.2018
- Conducted lectures on Introductory and General Chemistry.
- Developed lesson plans according to chemistry textbook outlines.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to strategize best tactics for improving student learning.
- Evaluated student comprehension of classroom topics in exams, quizzes and assignments.
- Met with students to discuss grades and assignments and for group tutoring sessions.
- Facilitated hands-on activities within the lab setting to reinforce key concepts learned during lectures while ensuring laboratory safety procedures were followed by all students at all times.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress through grades, attendance logs, and other documents.
Research Assistant III
Charles River Laboratories Preclinical Services
Reno
07.2008 - 06.2013
- Served as lead/primary technician for both basic and complex projects in Formulations and Immunology Department, overseeing initiation through completion of projects including protocol development, procedure writing, scheduling, and procurement and disposition of materials.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Provided exceptional customer service to internal organizations and external clients, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.
- Developed and performed laboratory procedures involving preparation of novel drugs for preclinical testing and analysis.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Developed innovative techniques, procedures, and scientific advancements that broadened department capabilities.
- Provided leadership and technical guidance in the laboratory.
- Assisted in the development and maintenance of laboratory SOPs, improving process efficiency and consistency.
Education
Masters - Chemistry
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV05.2007
Bachelors - Chemistry
University of the Philippines
Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines04.1999
Skills
- Master's Degree in Chemistry
- Project management
- Regulatory compliance
- Customer service
- Cross-functional coordination
- Technical writing
- Presentation skills
- Process improvement
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Training and development
- Problem solving
- Deliverable tracking
- Procedure writing and development
- Protocol development
- Procurement
- Curriculum development
- Research
- Management
- GMP
- GLP
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Coaching and mentoring
- Planning and scheduling
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Creative thinking
- Technical presentations
- Quality assurance and control
- Laboratory information management
- Data analysis and review
Early Career Experience
- Assistant Manager, Walgreens
- Chemistry Head Teaching Assistant, University of Nevada, Reno
- Chemistry Teaching Assistant, University of Nevada, Reno
- Chemistry Research Assistant, University of Nevada, Reno
- Teacher, Maria Montessori Children's School Foundation Inc., Manila, Philippines
- Special Science Teacher, Philippine Science High School, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines
- Research Assistant, University of the Philippines at Los Baños - Mycotoxin Research Analytical Laboratory, Laguna, Philippines
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Analytical Project Manager
HLMI
01.2022 - Current
Data Validator/Standards Laboratory Chemist
Veolia Nuclear Solutions - Federal Services
07.2020 - 12.2021
Laboratory Analyst II
ProThera/SFI Health
03.2019 - 07.2020
Chemistry Instructor
Carrington College
01.2019 - 06.2019
Chemistry Instructor
Truckee Meadows Community College
01.2015 - 05.2018
Research Assistant III
Charles River Laboratories Preclinical Services
07.2008 - 06.2013
Masters - Chemistry
University of Nevada, Reno
Bachelors - Chemistry
University of the Philippines