Katherine Sanchez
Scientist II
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Innovative, detail oriented, and skilled analytical laboratory professional with experience testing samples within a range of common and advanced techniques. Excels at smoothly managing a high testing load, solving problems without oversight, and quickly learning new processes. Known for teamwork, communication, and providing accurate, timely results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Scientist II
Thermo Fisher
Grand Island, NY
04.2024 - Current
- Translated complex scientific concepts into accessible presentations, facilitating understanding of data for customers and project managers.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, new employee training, and PPI strategies for team development.
- Assessed over 500 customer batch size inquiries and new custom product requests.
- Provided technical support for the manufacture and testing of products.
- Initiated and adequately implemented over 40 customer change requests.
- Contributed to completion of 10 customer large project assessments resulting in $15,000 of additional revenue.
Project Engineer
Hebeler
Tonawanda, NY
05.2022 - 04.2024
- Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities.
- Managed over 100 projects in timely and effective manner using Ghant charts and clear communication with team.
- Handled over 15 projects simultaneously while ensuring adequate resources, quality, and accuracy from start to finish for each one.
- Communicated updates and progress to high profile customers maintaining business relationships and company efficiency.
- Maintained up to date knowledge of most recent international compliance regulations to send out adequate certifications per project end country destination.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications
Quality Control Microbiology Analyst
Athenex
Clarence, NY
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed monthly, end-of-quarter and other statistical reports for leadership team and quality improvement programs.
- Reviewed and validated incoming products according to FDA and 503B requirements.
- Performed growth promotions weekly on all incoming media and technician qualification materials.
- Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
- Implemented and updated over 10 SOPs to match approved validations.
- Managed connections with Accugenix to ensure adequate trending and identification of bacterial and fungal growth, sending on average 9 plates/week.
Quality Control Technician II Microbiology
Fresenius Kabi USA LLC
Grand Island, NY
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Managed day to day activities in accordance with standard operating procedures, cGMPs, and FDA regulations.
- Completed training in and mastered more than 20 laboratory procedures such as bacterial endotoxin testing, bioburden and sterility.
- Accurately performed and documented and average of 350 microbial tests on in process and finished product samples, raw materials, utilities, and components.
- Led teams through complex projects and studies including validations and implementation of new test methods.
- Created innovative processed and structures for tracking laboratory metrics and trends using Microsoft Office Suite programs.
- Determined root cause of deviations and non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions throughout product development process.
- Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
Tonawanda, NY
09.2016 - 03.2019
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure all 200+ customers were well taken care of in fast paced environment.
- Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to support order preparation, manage efficient deliveries, and minimized customer service issues by verifying meals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY12.2018
Associate of Science -
Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY06.2015
MBA -
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 08.2025 - Current
Skills
- ISO and cGMP Specifications understanding
- Python, Matlab, AutoCAD and Solidworks
- Product Quality
- Product Testing
- Quality Standards
- Data Collection
- Improvement Initiatives
- Problem Solving
- Technical Knowledge
- Quality Checks
Academic Research Experience
Biconvex Porous Tantalum Disc Augment for increased Surface Contact of Acetabulum during Hip Revision Arthroplasty (2018)
University at Buffalo
- Coordinated with team to set up a design proposal to solve an orthopedic problem presented by lack of surface contact due to acetabulum defects.
- Generated a disc prototype that would fill defects and specified design mechanisms using CAD.
- 3-D printed design-provided product development experience.
Timeline
MBA -
University At Buffalo
08.2025 - Current
Scientist II
Thermo Fisher
04.2024 - Current
Project Engineer
Hebeler
05.2022 - 04.2024
Quality Control Microbiology Analyst
Athenex
05.2021 - 05.2022
Quality Control Technician II Microbiology
Fresenius Kabi USA LLC
03.2019 - 03.2021
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
09.2016 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
University At Buffalo
Associate of Science -
Rockland Community College